Chiropractic

Chiropractors cannot claim to cure ear infections

PUBLISHED: APRIL 13, 2015 AT 3:00 PM LAST UPDATED: APRIL 13, 2015 AT 7:53 PM In two judgments rendered in January, the Disciplinary Board of the College of Chiropractors of Quebec confirms that its members can not claim to cure ear infections in children. “Our members can only deal with diagnoses related to neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. […]

Changes in H-reflex and V-waves following spinal manipulation

Exp Brain Res. 2015 Apr;233(4):1165-73. doi: 10.1007/s00221-014-4193-5. Epub 2015 Jan 13. Niazi IK, Türker KS, Flavel S, Kinget M, Duehr J, Haavik H. Author information Abstract This study investigates whether spinal manipulation leads to neural plastic changes involving cortical drive and the H-reflex pathway. Soleus evoked V-wave, H-reflex, and M-wave recruitment curves and maximum voluntary […]

Face of Defense: Chiropractor Treats Troops’ Aches, Pains

By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo DoD News, Defense Media Activity SILVERDALE, Wash., April 6, 2015 – Aches and pains, whether from age or accident, have a tendency to be a byproduct for many sailors and Marines in their duties. To help ease the hurt, active-duty personnel have the option of seeking help […]

ACA Embraces Drugs – Establishes College of Pharmacology

3/23/2015 The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) House of Delegates (HOD) met in Washington, D.C. during the 2015 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) and approved a resolution establishing a College of Chiropractic Pharmacology and Toxicology. The resolution was submitted by Dr. Cindy Howard; Dr. Mike Simone; Dr. Rob Jones; Dr. Bob Nelson; Dr. Ric Bruns; Dr. […]

Chiropractic: Why Choose Conservative Care First? – Video

ACA Issues “Ideal Practice Act” Language

Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 12:50 Chiropractic Medicine, Prescriptive Authority, Full Scope Diagnosis & Treatment Included The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) House of Delegates (HOD) met in Washington, D.C. during the 2015 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) and approved a resolution outlining six key elements that should be considered or included in a modern chiropractic […]

Effects of Upper and Lower Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability in Volunteers and Patients With Neck Pain

Effects of Upper and Lower Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability in Volunteers and Patients With Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled, Cross-Over, Preliminary Study Ni Ni Win, MBBS, PhD Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 14, Issue 1, March 2015, Pages 1–9 Abstract Objective The aims of this study were to […]

Early individualised manipulative rehabilitation following lumbar open laser microdiscectomy improves early post-operative functional disability

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Mar 19. [Epub ahead of print] Early individualised manipulative rehabilitation following lumbar open laser microdiscectomy improves early post-operative functional disability: A randomized, controlled pilot study. Kim BJ1, Ahn J2, Cho H3, Kim D3, Kim T1, Yoon BC4. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Lumbar open laser microdiscectomy has been shown to be an effective intervention and safe approach […]

NBCE – Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2015

Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2015 The Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2015 is a report that summarizes the practice of chiropractic in the United States based on the responses of full-time chiropractors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Survey respondents reported information regarding their practices and professional responsibilities, then rated the level of […]

High-heeled-related alterations in the static sagittal profile of the spino-pelvic structure in young women

Eur Spine J. 2015 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print] Dai M1, Li X, Zhou X, Hu Y, Luo Q, Zhou S. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: Women wearing high-heeled shoes have been considered to be more characterizing beauty, self-assurance and elegance. However, while maintaining the body on this type of support base, women with increased heel height often complain that wearing […]

Migraine Headache Treatment: Complementary and Alternative Treatments

9/15/14 Interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by headache patients is widespread. A 2002 survey showed that more than 85% of headache patients use CAM therapies and 60% felt they provided some relief.[113] Overall, more than 70% of patients who use CAM do not tell their doctors about it. Some CAM techniques […]

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Highlights Data Shared by Optum Highlighting Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care

Mar 11, 2015 CARMICHAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, points to data from Optum, a global entity that works to improve the delivery, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care, which concludes that spinal manipulation is the single service that — if not […]

The Comparative Effects of Spinal and Peripheral Thrust Manipulation and Exercise on Pain Sensitivity and the Relation to Clinical Outcome

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 4:1-44. [Epub ahead of print] The Comparative Effects of Spinal and Peripheral Thrust Manipulation and Exercise on Pain Sensitivity and the Relation to Clinical Outcome: A Mechanistic Trial Using a Shoulder Pain Model. Coronado RA1, Bialosky JE, Bishop MD, Riley Iii JL, Robinson ME, Michener LA, George SZ. Author information Abstract Study Design Single-blind, randomized […]

Is there a role for neck manipulation in elderly falls prevention?

Is there a role for neck manipulation in elderly falls prevention? – An overview Julie C. Kendall, BAppSc J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2015 Mar; 59(1): 53–63. Abstract Many risk factors exist for falls in the elderly. Dizziness is an important risk factor for such falls. Spinal pain has also been identified as a risk factor […]

George P. McAndrews – NCLC 2015

Mar 6, 2015 George McAndrews speaks at the Inaugural McAndrews Leadership Lecture. (YouTube – American Chiropractic Association – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N46WQw0R9ik)

Manual therapy vs. pharmacological care for management of tension type headache

Cephalalgia. 2015 Mar 6. pii: 0333102415576226. [Epub ahead of print] Multimodal manual therapy vs. pharmacological care for management of tension type headache: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Mesa-Jiménez JA1, Lozano-López C2, Angulo-Díaz-Parreño S3, Rodríguez-Fernández ÁL3, De-la-Hoz-Aizpurua JL2, Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C4. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Manual therapies are generally requested by patients with tension type headache. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of multimodal […]

Beyond the Spine: A New Clinical Research Priority

March 2015, Volume 59, No. 1 James Donovan, BSc, DC Over the past two decades, clinical research within the chiropractic profession has focused on the spine and spinal conditions, specifically neck and low back pain. However, there is now a small group of chiropractors with clinical research training that are shifting their focus away from […]

PASSIVE HIP RANGE OF MOTION IS REDUCED IN ACTIVE SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN COMPARED TO CONTROLS

Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb; 10(1): 13–20. PMCID: PMC4325283 PASSIVE HIP RANGE OF MOTION IS REDUCED IN ACTIVE SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN COMPARED TO CONTROLS Sean M. Roach, PhD, DPT, ATC Abstract Background Non‐specific low back pain is a common condition often without a clear mechanism for its presentation. Recently more […]

Does the Dress Really Make the Doctor?

by HealthLeaders Media What can incent a patient to trust a physician, follow her directions, and remember the interaction with satisfaction? One recent study released this week in BMJ suggests that a conservative and professional style of dress — complete with the quintessential white coat — is where trust, patient compliance, and patient satisfaction begin. The study […]

Bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis due to cervical chiropractic manipulation

Neurologist. 2015 Feb;19(3):65-7. doi: 10.1097/NRL.0000000000000008. Seby John Abstract Neck pain from cervical spinal disease is a common problem with significant disability, and chiropractic manipulation has emerged as one of the leading forms of alternative treatment for such spinal symptoms. However, more experience with these forms of treatment has revealed associated complications that are far from […]