Assessing the impact of manual therapy in the management of nonspecific low back pain: a scoping review of the outcomes used in clinical trials

Key Points

• This review aims to assess the outcomes measured in clinical trials of manual therapy for nonspecific low back pain.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing clinical trial literature.
• Identified various outcomes reported in trials regarding manual therapy effectiveness.
• Included trials focusing on nonspecific low back pain.
• Found a wide range of outcomes reported, varying from pain relief to functional improvements.
• Highlighted inconsistencies in measures and reporting of outcomes across trials.
• Indicated a need for standardized outcome measures in future research.