2004
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
2001
The centralization phenomenon in chiropractic spinal manipulation of discogenic low back pain and sciatica
Lisi A. The centralization phenomenon in chiropractic spinal manipulation of discogenic low back pain and sciatica. Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2001, 24: 596-602. PMID: 11753334, DOI: 10.1067/mmt.2001.118986.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow back painDiscogenic low back painSide-posture manipulationBack painCentralization phenomenonChiropractic treatmentPositive straight leg raiseCentralization of painMild neurologic deficitsChiropractic spinal manipulationStraight leg raiseLeg painPain medicationAncillary therapyNeurologic deficitsProvocation testingCase seriesPoor outcomeExcellent outcomesLeg raiseDiscogenic diseasePrognostic informationSpinal manipulationPainSciatica