By Megan Thielkingmegan.thielking@vox.com Feb 17, 2015, 11:00am EST There’s a long-held myth that cracking your knuckles can give you arthritis. The sound definitely might cause the people around you to cringe, but what’s making those noises and is it actually bad for you? Is cracking your knuckles bad for you? You might wince when you […]
Whedon, James M. DC, MS; Mackenzie, Todd A. PhD; Phillips, Reed B. DC, PhD; Lurie, Jon D. MD, MS Spine: 15 February 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 4: p 264–270 Abstract Study Design. Retrospective cohort study. Objective. In older adults with a neuromusculoskeletal complaint, to evaluate risk of injury to the head, neck, or trunk after […]
Clin Rehabil. 2016 Feb;30(2):145-55. doi: 10.1177/0269215515570382. Epub 2015 Feb 13. Liguo Zhu 1, Xu Wei 2, Shangquan Wang 3 PMID: 25681406 DOI: 10.1177/0269215515570382 Abstract Objective: To access the effectiveness and safety of cervical spine manipulation for cervical radiculopathy. Data sources: PubMed, the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Chinese […]
Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):148-56. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.08.003. Epub 2014 Aug 27. Manual therapy for cervicogenic dizziness: Long-term outcomes of a randomised trial. Reid SA1, Callister R2, Snodgrass SJ2, Katekar MG2, Rivett DA2. Author information Abstract Manual therapy is effective for reducing cervicogenic dizziness, a disabling and persistent problem, in the short term. This study investigated the effects of sustained natural apophyseal […]
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2015 May;21(2):131-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003. Epub 2015 Feb 7. Joel Alcantara 1, Joey D Alcantara 2, Junjoe Alcantara 3 PMID: 25735593 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003 Abstract Background: Healthcare systems recognize the need to incorporate patient-reported outcomes as part of their clinical and research measures. We performed this review on the use of validated outcome […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2, P119-129, FEBRUARY 2015 Carolina Kolberg, BSc (Chiro), PhD Open Access Published: December 05, 2014DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.003 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate oxidative-stress parameters in individuals with chronic neck or back pain after 5 weeks of treatment with high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2, P93-101, FEBRUARY 2015 James M. Whedon, DC, MS Published: January 14, 2015DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.12.001 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to quantify risk of stroke after chiropractic spinal manipulation, as compared to evaluation by a primary care physician, for Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 […]
Natl Health Stat Report. 2015 Feb 10:(78):1-19. Use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United States: National Health Interview Survey, 2007-2012 Lindsey I Black PMID: 25671583 PMCID: PMC4562218 Abstract Objective: This report presents national estimates of the use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4-17 years in the United […]
February 6, 2015 By KEITH ROGERS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL The standing ovation for retired Army Staff Sgt. Shilo Harris was so long and loud that he pulled his ears off — the artificial ones doctors had made for him during his long road to recovery from a bomb blast in Iraq. The impromptu act was […]
Preston Phillips 11:19 PM, Feb 4, 2015 SAN DIEGO – A local woman is suing a chiropractor, claiming his botched acupuncture procedure led to a collapsed lung and thousands in medical bills. Jaime Del Fierro is suing for thousands in hospital bills and damages that she claims to have incurred following what she calls a […]
This Sunday over 111 million people will tune into watch the SuperBowl. Behind the scenes both teams and coaches have been fine tuning their game plans as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives. As part of the players preparation there have been a few lucky individuals with direct access to care for these athletes. […]
ACA News – January/February 2015 Chiropractic Added to Joint Commission Standard on Pain Management – Lori A. Burkhart THE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION GOT OFF TO A GREAT START in 2015 as the Joint Commission revised its pain management standard to include chiropractic services. Clinical experts in pain management who provide input into the commission’s standards affirmed […]
Texas Version 1/21/2015 Dave Elton, D.C. | SVP Clinical Programs, Optum Physical Health | david.elton@optum.com Objectives: • Share insights obtained from a unique data set and analytic approach • Support your efforts to improve spine care • Illustrate importance of the first provider seen by a patient with back pain • Invite potential collaboration opportunities […]
Patients’ experiences and expectations of chiropractic care: a national cross-sectional survey Hugh MacPherson Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015, 23:3 doi:10.1186/s12998-014-0049-0 Published: 16 January 2015 Abstract Background Not enough is understood about patients’ views of chiropractic care. The aims of this research were to explore patients’ experiences and expectations, their perceptions of benefits and risks, and […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):1-21.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Nov 20. Manual and manipulative therapy in addition to rehabilitation for osteoarthritis of the knee: assessor-blind randomized pilot trial. Dwyer L1, Parkin-Smith GF2, Brantingham JW3, Korporaal C4, Cassa TK5, Globe G6, Bonnefin D7, Tong V8. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the methodological integrity, sample size requirements, […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):22-34. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Nov 6. Manipulative therapy and rehabilitation for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability: a short-term, assessor-blind, parallel-group randomized trial. Lubbe D1, Lakhani E2, Brantingham JW3, Parkin-Smith GF4, Cassa TK5, Globe GA6, Korporaal C7. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation […]