| PMC full text: | Published online 2014 Jul 23. doi: 10.1186/s12998-014-0026-7
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Table 2
Descriptions of the interventions
| Intervention | Type | Program design | Delivery method | Dose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMT | High velocity, low amplitude manipulation (can be drop-table assisted) [[41]] | Individualized: spinal regions treated and type of therapy used is determined by the chiropractor [[42],[43]] | Treatment delivered by licensed chiropractors with at least 5 years experience | 20 to 30 minute visits |
| Minimum: 1 visit/month | ||||
| Low velocity, low amplitude mobilization | Maximum: 2 visits/week | |||
| Individualized: Number of treatments determined by chiropractor & patient [[40],[44],[45]] | ||||
| Manual distraction, gentle soft tissue massage, hot or cold therapy, and active or passive muscle stretching to facilitate SMT | ||||
| SRE | Aerobic warm up | Partially individualized: exercise selection, progression, and repetitions are determined by patient’s abilities and tolerance | Supervised by exercise therapists* | 45 to 60 minute sessions |
| Stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises | ||||
| Minimum: 1 session/month | ||||
| One-on-one | ||||
| Home exercise encouraged between sessions | ||||
| Advice to stay active; self-care tips for pain management [[46],[47]] | Uses resistance bands, stability trainers, chairs |