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Table 2

Intervention groups

The non-manipulative groupThe manipulative group received
  • Pragmatic advice (activity level, ergonomics, cold packs, etc)

  • Exercises (stretching and/or strengthening exercises)

  • Soft-tissue treatment (manual trigger point therapy or massage)

  • Advice, exercises and soft-tissue treatment

  • Manipulative therapy: joint manipulation and/or mobilisation