Evidence-Based Upper Extremity Thrust Manipulation

Author (Year) Level of Evidence Pathology Upper Extremity Manipulation(s) Performed
Struiji et al. (2003) 1b Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Wrist manipulated from neutral position to maximal extension
Nagrale et al. (2009) 1b Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Mill's manipulation
Goyal et al. (2013) 1b Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Wrist manipulation (Scaphoid)
Kearns et al. (2012) 5 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Lateral thrust manipulation of humeral ulnar joint
  • Palmar thrust manipulation of triquetrum on hamate


Lateral Epicondylitis