Daniel Martingano, DO The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, February 2017, Vol. 117, 86-97. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2017.019 Abstract Background: Ectopic pregnancies occur when the implantation of a fertilized ovum occurs outside the endometrial cavity. Such pregnancies occur in approximately 1.5% to 2.0% of all pregnancies and cause 6% of maternal deaths. Objectives: To evaluate osteopathic structural […]
ABOUT DR HEIDI HAAVIK: Dr Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor and a neurophysiologist who has worked in the area of human neurophysiology for over 15 years. Heidi has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland. https://youtu.be/kg8oHdsnyE8 YouTube Video Link
J Man Manip Ther. 2017 Feb;25(1):3-10. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2015.1106818. Epub 2016 Apr 26. Mischke JJ1, Jayaseelan DJ2, Sault JD3, Emerson Kavchak AJ3. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: Plantar heel pain is common and can be severely disabling. Unfortunately, a gap in the literature exists regarding the optimal intervention for this painful condition. Consequently, a systematic review of the current literature regarding […]
Laird Harrison February 15, 2017 Spinal Manipulation: A Valid Technique? In her office at McMaster University in Toronto, Anita Gross, MSc, has logged paper after paper showing that spinal manipulation can help control neck pain. “The evidence keeps growing and growing,” she says. Gross, a physiotherapist and associate professor of rehabilitation science, helped write a […]
Authors: César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, PT, PhD, DMSc Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2017 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–43 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7090 Study Design Randomized parallel-group trial. Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common pain condition that can be managed surgically or conservatively. Objective To compare the effectiveness of manual therapy versus surgery for improving self-reported […]
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2017 Jan-Mar; 8(1): 9–14. doi: 10.4103/0974-8237.199877 PMCID: PMC5324370 PMID: 28250631 Laura Lippa Abstract Neck pain is a diffuse problem with a high incidence and often leads to the more or less appropriate prescription of imaging studies of the cervical spine. In general, this is represented by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) […]
Donrawee Leelarungrayub Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University Thailand Download Full Text PDF
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 96(9):621–626, SEP 2017 DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000698 , , PMID: 28118272 Issn Print: 0894-9115 Publication Date: 2017/09/01 Mahmut Alpayci Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether isometric neck extension exercise restores physiological cervical lordosis and reduces pain. Design Sixty-five patients with loss of cervical lordosis were […]
Amy L. Minkalis Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2017 25:1 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-016-0133-8 © The Author(s). 2017 Received: 20 July 2016 Accepted: 7 December 2016 Published: 4 January 2017 Abstract Purpose Although many conservative management options are available for patients with non-surgical shoulder conditions, there is little evidence of their effectiveness. This review investigated one manual therapy approach, thrust manipulation, as a treatment option. Methods A systematic search was conducted of the […]
Health SA Gesondheid Volume 21, December 2016, Pages 303-308 Kim Castello https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsag.2016.06.001 Abstract Purpose This study serves to determine the effectiveness of either chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to the thoracic spine or stretch and strengthening exercises (stretching the pectoralis major muscle and strengthening the rhomboid, middle and inferior trapezius muscles) versus the combined treatment of […]
December 22, 2016 07:45 AM Twenty-one people have been charged in connection to multiple chiropractic insurance fraud conspiracies, U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Andy Luger announced Wednesday. RAW: U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Andy Luger Addresses Chiropractic Insurance Fraud Case Luger said the six chiropractors and their associates fraudulently billed “no-fault” insurance policies for more than $20 […]
The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 12, December 2016, Pages 1582–1597 Which interventions are cost-effective for the management of whiplash-associated and neck pain-associated disorders? A systematic review of the health economic literature by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration Gabrielle van der Velde, DC, PhD Abstract Background Context Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) […]
Health SA Gesondheid Volume 21, December 2016, Pages 303-308 Abstract Purpose This study serves to determine the effectiveness of either chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to the thoracic spine or stretch and strengthening exercises (stretching the pectoralis major muscle and strengthening the rhomboid, middle and inferior trapezius muscles) versus the combined treatment of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy […]
This study suggests that mobilization, manipulation, and clinical massage are effective interventions for the management of neck pain. All of these therapies are offered at my office for the treatment of whiplash. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.024. Epub 2015 Dec 17. Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of […]
Man Ther. 2011 Dec;16(6):609-13. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.06.004. Epub 2011 Jul 13. Szlezak AM1, Georgilopoulos P, Bullock-Saxton JE, Steele MC. Author information Abstract Hamstring strain (HS) is a common musculoskeletal condition and abnormal neurodynamics has been shown to influence HS and delay recovery. The efficacy of stretching for preventing and treating HS remains uncertain despite extensive research […]
Sasha L. DorronEmail author, Barrett E. Losco, Peter D. Drummond and Bruce F. Walker Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2016 24:47 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-016-0128-5 © The Author(s). 2016 Received: 5 August 2016 Accepted: 11 October 2016 Published: 5 December 2016 Abstract Background The mechanisms of clinical pain relief associated with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) are poorly understood. Our objective was to determine whether lumbar high-velocity low-amplitude SMT altered pressure pain threshold (PPT) and pinprick […]
Sci Rep. 2016; 6: 38107. Published online 2016 Dec 1. doi: 10.1038/srep38107 PMCID: PMC5131487 PMID: 27905508 Martha Funabashi Abstract Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) creates health benefits for some while for others, no benefit or even adverse events. Understanding these differential responses is important to optimize patient care and safety. Toward this, characterizing how loads created […]
Spine: 1 December 2016 – Volume 41 – Issue 23 – p 1837–1844 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001644 Abstract Study Design. Cross-Sectional Cohort Study Objective. To describe age-stratified normative values of novel occipitocervical, cervical, and cervicothoracic alignment parameters. Summary of Background Data. Full-body radiographic images obtained without stitching or vertical distortion represent an ideal method to evaluate occipitocervical […]
Iyer, Sravisht MD Spine: 1 December 2016 – Volume 41 – Issue 23 – p 1826–1836 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001642 bstract Study Design. Cross-sectional cohort study. Objective. Describe age-stratified normative values of traditional and novel sagittal alignment parameters. Summary of Background Data. Full-body radiographic techniques can capture coronal and sagittal standing images from the occiput to the […]
Brent Leininger, DC, MS The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2016, Pages 1292–1304 Abstract Background Context Chronic neck pain is a prevalent and disabling condition among older adults. Despite the large burden of neck pain, little is known regarding the cost-effectiveness of commonly used treatments. Purpose This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness […]