An exploratory study of provocation testing with padded wedges: can prone blocking demonstrate a directional preference?
Lisi AJ, Cooperstein R, Morschhauser E. An exploratory study of provocation testing with padded wedges: can prone blocking demonstrate a directional preference? Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2004, 27: 103-108. PMID: 14970811, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.12.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain pressure thresholdProvocation testingAnatomic pointsLow back pain patientsBack pain patientsPain patientsTreatment decisionsPressure thresholdTendernessPatientsDirectional preferenceExamination methodsSecond groupFirst groupExamination proceduresSubjectsPotential protocolGroupResponseClinicians