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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]