Chiropractic

Algorithms for the Chiropractic Management of Acute and Chronic Spine-Related Pain

Gregory A. Baker, DC Ronald J. Farabaugh, DC Thomas J. Augat, DC, MS, CCSP, FASA Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES Topics in Integrative Health Care 2012, Vol. 3(4) ID: 3.4007 Abstract The complexity of clinical documentation and case management for health care providers has increased along with the rise of managed care. Keeping up with […]

The Spinal Manipulation Institute

Distinguish yourself as an expert in both HVLA thrust manipulation and dry needling by becoming an OSTEOPRACTOR™. Get CERTIFIED in SPINAL MANIPULATIVE THERAPY™ (Cert. SMT) by completing SMT-1 to 4 of the OSTEOPRACTIC™ HVLA Thrust Manipulation Series; and in addition, get CERTIFIED in DRY NEEDLING™ (Cert. DN) by completing the DN-1 and DN-2 dry needling […]

One-week time course of the effects of Mulligan’s Mobilisation with Movement and taping in painful shoulders

Pamela Teys Previous research suggests that Mulligan’s Mobilisation-with-Movement (MWM) technique for the shoulder produces an immediate improvement in movement and pain. The aims of this study were to investigate the time course of the effects of a single MWM technique and to ascertain the effects of adding tape following MWM in people with shoulder pain. […]

For Patients, It’s All About the White Coat

IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Oct 01, D Brunk SAN DIEGO (IMNG) – The next time you enter an exam room without first donning your white coat or name tag, you might consider backtracking to retrieve them. According to a survey of patients presenting to a family medicine clinic, 51% hold some opinion about your attire. […]

Lumbar lordosis

Normal lordosis should be determined based on the specific characteristics of each individual; we therefore presented normal lordosis values for different groups/populations.

Comparative Clinical Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Sciatica

For the first time many different treatment strategies for sciatica have been compared in the same systematic review and meta-analysis…..

Impact of imaging guidelines on x-ray utilization among provider network chiropractors

Interrupted time series analysis André E. Bussières, DC, MSc, PhD The Spine Journal: Available online 4 October 2013 Abstract Background Context Overuse and misuse of spine x–rays for non-specific back and neck pain persists among chiropractors. Distribution of educational materials among physicians results in small to modest improvements in appropriate care such as ordering spine […]

Impact of imaging guidelines on X-ray use among American provider network chiropractors: interrupted time series analysis

Spine J. 2014 Aug 1;14(8):1501-9. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.08.051. Epub 2013 Oct 4. Bussières AE, Sales AE, Ramsay T, Hilles SM, Grimshaw JM. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Overuse and misuse of spine X-ray imaging for nonspecific back and neck pain persists among chiropractors. Distribution of educational materials among physicians results in small-to-modest improvements in appropriate care, such as […]

Paradigm shift in manual therapy? Evidence for a central nervous system component in the response to passive cervical joint mobilisation

Schmid A, et al. Man Ther. 2008 Oct;13(5):387-96. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2007.12.007. Epub 2008 Mar 3. Affiliation Uniklinik Balgrist, Department of Physiotherapy, Forchstrasse 340, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland. anninaschmid@hotmail.com Abstract Segmental neurological modulation, neural hysteresis and biomechanical effects have been proposed as mechanisms underpinning the effects of manual therapy. An increasing number of studies hypothesise activation of the […]

Alterations in Cortical and Cerebellar Motor Processing in Subclinical Neck Pain Patients Following Spinal Manipulation

Julian Daligadu, MHSc Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 527-537, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was investigate whether there are alterations in cerebellar output in a subclinical neck pain (SCNP) group and whether spinal manipulation before motor sequence learning might restore the baseline functional relationship […]

Short-Term Effects of a Course of Manual Therapy and Exercise in People With Moderate COPD

A Preliminary Clinical Trial Roger M. Engel, DO, DC, PhD Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 490-496, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this preliminary study was to demonstrate the feasibility of a study that measures the short-term effects of a course of manual therapy (MT) and exercise […]

Outcomes From MRI Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical HNP Patients Treated With HVLA Spinal Manipulative Therapy

A Prospective Cohort Study With 3-Month Follow-Up Cynthia K. Peterson, RN, DC, M.Med.E Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 461-467, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of patients with cervical radiculopathy from cervical disk herniation (CDH) who are treated with spinal manipulative […]

Spinal High-Velocity Low Amplitude Manipulation in Acute Nonspecific Low Back Pain

A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial in Comparison With Diclofenac and Placebo von Heymann, Wolfgang J. Dr. Med Spine: 01 April 2013 – Volume 38 – Issue 7 – p 540–548 Abstract Study Design. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, parallel trial with 3 arms. Objective. To investigate in acute nonspecific low back pain (LBP) the effectiveness of […]

The Quality of Reports on Cervical Arterial Dissection following Cervical Spinal Manipulation

Shari Wynd Abstract Background Cervical artery dissection (CAD) and stroke are serious harms that are sometimes associated with cervical spinal manipulation therapy (cSMT). Because of the relative rarity of these adverse events, studying them prospectively is challenging. As a result, systematic review of reports describing these events offers an important opportunity to better understand the […]

Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee

In this study, exercise therapy and manual therapy were more cost effective than usual care…

Hyperlordosis Is Associated With Facet Joint Pathology At The Lower Lumbar Spine

J Spinal Disord Tech. 2013 Sep 27. [Epub ahead of print] Jentzsch T, Geiger J, König MA, Werner CM. Abstract STUDY DESIGN:: A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:: Our study opted to clarify the remaining issues of lumbar lordosis (LL) in regard to (1) its physiologic values, (2) age, (3) gender, (4) facet joint (FJ) arthritis and […]

The Immediate Effect of Posteroanterior Mobilization on Reducing Back Pain and the Stiffness of the Lumbar Spine

The Immediate Effect of Posteroanterior Mobilization on Reducing Back Pain and the Stiffness of the Lumbar Spine Gary L. Shum, PhD Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 673-679, April 2013 Abstract Objective To study the immediate effect of posteroanterior mobilization on back pain and the associated biomechanical changes in […]

Perspectives of older adults on co-management of low back pain by DCs and family MDs

A focus group study. Authors Lyons KJ, et al. Show all Journal BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Sep 16;13(1):225. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Abstract BACKGROUND: While older adults may seek care for low back pain (LBP) from both medical doctors (MDs) and doctors of chiropractic (DCs), co-management between these providers is uncommon. The purposes of this study […]

The use of joint mobilization to improve clinical outcomes in hand therapy

A systematic review of the literature Heiser R, et al. Show all Journal J Hand Ther. 2013 Sep 14. pii: S0894-1130(13)00102-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2013.07.004. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation CoxHealth, 3545 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65807, USA. Electronic address: doogieot@hotmail.com. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. INTRODUCTION: Joint mobilizations are used as an intervention for improving range of motion, decreasing […]

Improving tinnitus with mechanical treatment of the cervical spine and jaw

AuthorsCherian K, et al. Show all Journal J Am Acad Audiol. 2013 Jul-Aug;24(7):544-55. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.24.7.3. Affiliation Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Abstract Background: Tinnitus affects approximately 30-50 million Americans. In approximately 0.5-1.0% of the population, tinnitus has a moderate to severe impact on their quality of life. Musculature […]