Chiropractic

A Double-Blind, Randomized Study to Assess the Validity of Applied Kinesiology (AK) as a Diagnostic Tool and as a Nonlocal Proximity Effect

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 99-108, March 2014 Stephan A. Schwart Premise Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a diagnostic technique widely used within the Integrative Medical community. In essence, it posits that a question can be mentally held in a person’s mind, sometimes while they are holding a substance […]

Evidence-based practice in chiropractic practice

A survey of chiropractors’ knowledge, skills, use of research literature and barriers to the use of research evidence Walker BF, et al. Complement Ther Med. 2014 Apr;22(2):286-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2014.02.007. Epub 2014 Mar 12. Affiliation Abstract BACKGROUND: Scant research has been undertaken regarding chiropractors’ skills and knowledge associated with evidence-based practice (EBP), and their perceived barriers […]

The comparative effect of episodes of chiropractic and medical treatment on the health of older adults

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Mar-Apr;37(3):143-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.12.009. Epub 2014 Mar 11. The comparative effect of episodes of chiropractic and medical treatment on the health of older adults. Weigel P Abstract OBJECTIVES: The comparative effect of chiropractic vs medical care on health, as used in everyday practice settings by older adults, is not well understood. […]

Qualitative evaluation of osteopathic manipulative therapy in a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease: a brief report

J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Mar;114(3):180-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.036. Diniz LR1, Nesi J, Curi AC, Martins W. Author information Abstract CONTEXT: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects a growing number of people and is currently among the most common disorders seen in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: To develop a protocol for the management […]

Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients – SMT vs Exercises

Rune M. Mieritz, DC, PhD The Spine Journal Available online 7 March 2014 In Press Journal Reference Abstract Background Context Several therapies have been used in the treatment of chronic low back pain, including various exercise strategies and spinal manipulative therapy. A common belief is that spinal motion changes in particular ways in direct response […]

Spinal manipulation therapy for acute low back pain

NASS Contemporary Concepts in Spine Care: Spinal manipulation therapy for acute low back pain Simon Dagenais, DC, PhD The Spine Journal Volume 10, Issue 10 , Pages 918-940, October 2010 Journal Reference Abstract Background context Low back pain (LBP) continues to be a very prevalent, disabling, and costly spinal disorder. Numerous interventions are routinely used […]

History of Acupuncture in Texas From John Amaro, D.C.

Below is a part of an e-mail from Dr. John Amaro regarding a part of the history of chiropractic’s part of acupuncture. Dr. Yennie also taught courses for Texas DC’s: “The first acupuncture educational program I personally ever conducted in Texas was 1978 in Dallas.  Since then I have presented literally scores of Certification series […]

Effects of non-surgical joint distraction in the treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis

Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT Received: September 19, 2013; Received in revised form: November 29, 2013; Accepted: December 3, 2013; Published Online: February 21, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.12.001 Effects of non-surgical joint distraction in the treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis Khosro Khademi-Kalantari, PhD, PT, Somayeh Mahmoodi Aghdam, MSc, PTemail, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, PhD, Mehdi Rezayi, PhD, Abbas […]

A cure for chiropractic

Science-Based Medicine by Jann Bellamy on February 20, 2014 Almost 10 years ago, a thoughtful article, entitled “Chiropractic as spine care: a model for the profession”, appeared in the journal Chiropractic & Osteopathy. The authors were a group of both academic and practicing chiropractors, as well as representatives from a health insurer specializing in coverage of […]

Differentiating intraprofessional attitudes toward paradigms in health care delivery among chiropractic factions

Results from a randomly sampled survey Marion McGregor, Aaron A Puh, Christine Reinhart, H Stephen Injeyan and David Soave Abstract Background As health care has increased in complexity and health care teams have been offered as a solution, so too is there an increased need for stronger interprofessional collaboration. However the intraprofessional factions that exist […]

Mr. Peabody & Sherman – VIDEO TRAILER

At the end of this trailer Mr. Peabody reveals he’s a licensed chiropractor and does “miracles”. Link To Video Link To Video

An integrative review of the literature on the chiropractic care of infants with constipation

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Feb;20(1):32-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.10.008. Epub 2013 Oct 30. Alcantara J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Constipation compromises the health-related quality of life of children. Chiropractic is a popular alternative therapy for children with constipation. We performed this integrative review of the literature to inform clinical practice. METHODS: Our integrative review of the literature began […]

Comparison between Specific Lumber Mobilization and Core-Stability Exercises with Core-Stability Exercises Alone in Mechanical low back pain

Ahmed R, et al. Pak J Med Sci. 2014. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To Compare the Specific Lumber Mobilization (SLM) techniques and Core-Stability (CS) Exercises with Core-Stability Exercises Alone in Mechanical low back pain (MLP) Methods: A 6 month pretest-posttest design, quasi experimental study was conducted at department of physiotherapy Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) Peshawar, Pakistan. We […]

Adverse events after manual therapy among patients seeking care for neck and/or back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Kari Paanalahti BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders  201415:77 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-77 Abstract Background The safety of the manual treatment techniques such as spinal manipulation has been discussed and there is a need for more information about potential adverse events after manual therapy. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate differences in occurrence of adverse events […]

Do Manual Therapies Help Low Back Pain?: A Comparative Effectiveness Meta-Analysis

Menke JM. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Jan 29. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Study Design. Meta-analysis methodology was extended to derive comparative effectiveness information on spinal manipulation for low back pain. Objective. Determine relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapies (SMT), medical management, physical therapies, and exercise for acute and chronic non-surgical low back pain. Summary […]

OMT Associated With Reduced Analgesic Prescribing and Fewer Missed Work Days in Patients With Low Back Pain

An Observational Study Prinsen JK, et al. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Feb;114(2):90-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.022. PubMed Reference Abstract CONTEXT: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the standard for establishing practice guidelines; however, they are expensive and time-consuming, and often the generalizability of the results is limited. OBJECTIVES: To conduct an observational study using the findings […]

Lumbar disc herniation and cauda equina syndrome following spinal manipulative therapy

A review of six court decisions in Canada Boucher P, et al. J Forensic Leg Med. 2014 Feb;22:159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2013.12.026. Epub 2014 Jan 7. PubMed Reference Abstract The purpose of this review is to expand practitioners’ knowledge on areas of liability when treating low back pain patients. Six cases where chiropractors in Canada were sued […]

Immediate Effects of Bilateral Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation on Plantar Pressure Distribution in Asymptomatic Participants

Méndez-Sánchez R, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2014 Feb 4. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract Objective: To investigate the immediate effects of manipulation of bilateral sacroiliac joints (SIJs) on the plantar pressure distribution in asymptomatic participants in the standing position. Design: Randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Participants: Sixty-two asymptomatic men and women (mean […]

Influence of Foot Orthotics Upon Duration of Effects of Spinal Manipulation in Chronic Back Pain Patients

A Randomized Clinical Trial Anthony L. Rosner, PhD Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 37, Issue 2 , Pages 124-140, February 2014 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 4 weeks of custom foot orthotics on pain, disability, recurrence of spinal fixation, and muscle dysfunction in adult low […]

Guidelines for the practice and performance of manipulation under anesthesia

Gordon R, et al. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Feb 3;22(1):7. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: There are currently no widely accepted guidelines on standards for the practice of chiropractic or manual therapy manipulation under anesthesia, and the evidence base for this practice is composed primarily of lower-level evidence. The purpose of this project was […]