Asian Journal of Multidiciplinary Studies Vol 3, No 6 (2015) Steven David Roffers, J. Michael Menke, David Houston Morris Abstract OBJECTIVE: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was designed to test effects of specific thoracic (T1 to T5) manipulations using an Activator instrument for changes in diastolic and systolic blood pressure, blood pressure classification, and pulse […]
J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Jun; 27(6): 1937–1939. Published online 2015 Jun 30. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.1937 PMCID: PMC4500015 Jioun Choi, MS, PT, Sangyong Lee, PhD, PT, and Chunbae Jeon, PhD, PT3,* Abstract [Purpose] This study examined the effects of flexion-distraction manipulation therapy on pain and disability in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. [Subjects] Thirty patients with […]
Posted on May 29, 2015 Cervical Manipulation Does Not Damage Healthy Vertebral Arteries. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this study, mechanical stress/strain on cervical arteries was measured while the cervical spine was taken through ROM and through manipulation. Cervical rotation placed the vertebral arteries under more stress than manipulation. Manipulation was less stressful on vertebral arteries than cervical […]
April 2015 Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 19, Issue 2, Pages 226–231 The immediate and 24-hour follow-up effect of unilateral lumbar Z-joint mobilisation on posterior chain neurodynamics G. Shankar Ganesh, MPT Summary Few studies have reported the effects of lumbar spine mobilization on neurodynamics. In a recent study, Szlezak et al. (2011) reported […]
Gregory N. Kawchuk, Abstract Cracking sounds emitted from human synovial joints have been attributed historically to the sudden collapse of a cavitation bubble formed as articular surfaces are separated. Unfortunately, bubble collapse as the source of joint cracking is inconsistent with many physical phenomena that define the joint cracking phenomenon. Here we present direct evidence […]
Exp Brain Res. 2015 Apr;233(4):1165-73. doi: 10.1007/s00221-014-4193-5. Epub 2015 Jan 13. Niazi IK1, 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 contraction (MVC) in surface electromyography (SEMG) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]