Diagnostic accuracy of physical examination tests of the ankle/foot complex: a systematic review.

Background: Orthopedic special tests of the ankle/foot complex are routinely used during the physical examination process in order to help diagnose ankle/lower leg pathologies.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of ankle/lower leg special tests.

Methods: A search of the current literature was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Sources, Scopus, and Cochrane Library.

Effectiveness of physical therapist administered spinal manipulation for the treatment of low back pain: a systematic review of the literature.

Background Context: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent disorder in society that has been associated with increased loss of work time and medical expenses. A common intervention for LBP is spinal manipulation, a technique that is not specific to one scope of practice or profession.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of physical therapy spinal manipulations for the treatment of patients with low back pain.