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- Title
Cracking the code: unveiling the specific and shared mechanisms behind musculoskeletal interventions.
- Authors
McDevitt, Amy W.; O'Halloran, Bryan; Cook, Chad E.
- Abstract
Background: Mechanisms reflect the steps or processes through which an intervention unfolds and produces change in a specified outcome variable. Mechanisms are responsible for determining "how treatments work" which has emerged as a critical question for both developing theory and enhancing treatment efficacy. Studies that evaluate "how" treatments work, not just "if" treatments work are of considerable importance. Discussion: Specific and shared mechanisms research is a promising approach which aims to improve patient outcomes by tailoring treatments to the specific needs of each patient. Mechanisms research is an underexplored area of research requiring a unique research design. Conclusion: Although mechanisms research is still in its infancy, prioritizing the study of the mechanisms behind manual therapy interventions can provide valuable insight into optimizing patient outcomes.
- Subjects
TREATMENT effectiveness; EXPERIMENTAL design
- Publication
Archives of Physiotherapy, 2023, Vol 13, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2057-0082
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s40945-023-00168-3