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Veteran’s Administration Evidence Map of Acupuncture

Many Veterans desire complementary and alternative medicine or integrative medicine modalities such as acupuncture, both for treatment and for the promotion of wellness. However, the effectiveness and adverse events associated with acupuncture are not firmly established. Given the VA’s desire to promote evidence-based practice, this evidence mapping project will help provide guidance to VA leadership […]

Best-Practice Recommendations for Chiropractic Management of Patients With Neck Pain – Full Text Article

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019 Dec 20. pii: S0161-4754(19)30008-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.08.001. [Epub ahead of print] Whalen W, Farabaugh RJ, Hawk C, Minkalis AL, Lauretti W, Crivelli LS, Wyatt L, Sheppard M, Walters SA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to develop best-practice recommendations for chiropractic management of adults with neck pain. METHODS: A […]

Current Evidence for Diagnosis of Common Conditions Causing Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Standardized Terminology Recommendations

JMPT VOLUME 42, ISSUE 9, P651-664, NOVEMBER 01, 2019 Robert D. Vining, DC, DHSc Zacariah K. Shannon, DC, MS Amy L. Minkalis, DC, MS Elissa J. Twist, DC, MS Published:December 20, 2019 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.08.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate and summarize current evidence for diagnosis of common conditions causing low […]

Development of a Clinical Decision Aid for Chiropractic Management of Common Conditions Causing Low Back Pain in Veterans: Results of a Consensus Process

JMPT VOLUME 42, ISSUE 9, P677-693, NOVEMBER 01, 2019 Robert D. Vining, DC, DHSc Published:December 18, 2019 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.03.009 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to develop a clinical decision aid for chiropractic management of common conditions causing low back pain (LBP) in veterans receiving treatment in US Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities. […]

Development of an Evidence-Based Practical Diagnostic Checklist and Corresponding Clinical Exam for Low Back Pain

VOLUME 42, ISSUE 9, P665-676, NOVEMBER 01, 2019 Robert D. Vining, DC, DHSc Amy L. Minkalis, DC, MS Zacariah K. Shannon, DC, MS Elissa J. Twist, DC, MS Published:December 18, 2019 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.08.003 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to use scientific evidence to develop a practical diagnostic checklist and corresponding clinical exam for […]

Randomised Trial Support for Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures – Full Text Article

Hyeung C. Lim , Sam Adie, Justine M. Naylor, Ian A. Harris Published: June 13, 2014https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096745 Abstract We investigated the proportion of orthopaedic procedures supported by evidence from randomised controlled trials comparing operative procedures to a non-operative alternative. Orthopaedic procedures conducted in 2009, 2010 and 2011 across three metropolitan teaching hospitals were identified, grouped and […]

Evidence-Based Rehabilitation for Hip Arthroscopy

Dillon E. Hyland, MS, LAT, ATC; Zachary K. Winkelmann, MS, LAT, ATC; Kenneth E. Games, PhD, LAT, ATC Athletic Training and Sports Health Care. 2019;11(3):103-104https://doi.org/10.3928/19425864-20181002-03 Abstract Voight ML, Robinson K, Gill L, Griffin K. Postoperative rehabilitation guidelines for hip arthroscopy in an active population. Sports Health. 2010;2:222–230. Clinical Question: How successful are general and specific rehabilitative protocols in […]

TCA Evidence Based Chiropractic Care Resources

Evidence Based Chiropractic Care Written by Editor Wednesday, April 18, 2018 03:43 PM On March 21st, 2018, The Lancet published a series of studies on lower back pain and once again chiropractic is shown to be very effective with the number one reason that patients seek chiropractic care. What we do in our office ranks very high as far […]

Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDRO)

PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a free database of over 39,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible. All trials on PEDro are independently assessed for quality. […]

The Effectiveness and Harms of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for the Treatment of Acute Neck and Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review

Back pain and neck pain are among the most common symptoms prompting patients to seek care. Many treatments are used for back pain. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a treatment option available in VA. In order to better understand the potential role of SMT in treating acute back or neck pain, VA requested an up-to-date […]

Chiropractic Evidence Summary – Christine Goertz, DC, PhD

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Exercise Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions: A How-to Guide – Full Text Article

Diana Phillips March 22, 2016 Exercise can be an effective component of treatment for many chronic conditions from knee osteoarthritis to type 2 diabetes, but physicians must be aware of the details of evidence-based interventions for the specific condition to properly prescribe it for their patients, according to a multidisciplinary review and how-to guide published […]

Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2016 – Full Text

Adopted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors February 29, 2016 AAOS guideline download (Free PDF)

WFC List of MSK Guidelines

Curator: André Bussières DC PhD This list contains Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and reviews of CPGs on low back and neck pain, diagnostic imaging, and extremity disorders. These tools have the potential to improve the quality and safety of healthcare. CPGs are a comprehensive collection of current best evidence regarding etiology, diagnosis & treatment of […]

US chiropractors attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice

US chiropractors attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional national survey Michael J Schneider Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015, 23:16 doi:10.1186/s12998-015-0060-0 Published: 4 May 2015 Abstract (provisional) Background Evidence based practice (EBP) is being increasingly utilized by health care professionals as a means of improving the quality of health care. The introduction of […]

How Much Treatment is Necessary? Understanding Measurement Outcomes

FEBRUARY 10, 2015 BY CHIROTRUST The cost of healthcare is extremely high in the United States. According to the California HealthCare Foundation, these are the most recent numbers (1): United States Health Care Spending 2012 2014(projected) Total Health Spending $2.8 Trillion $3.1 Trillion Health Care as Share of GDP 17.2% 18.3% Per Capita Spending $8,915 […]

New (2015) AHS Review of Acute Migraine Treatments

Sue Hughes January 21, 2015 The American Headache Society (AHS) has released a new “assessment” of therapies for the acute treatment of migraine — the first update since 2000. This assessment will form the basis of new guidelines that will translate these evidence-based findings into clinical practice recommendations. The paper, published online in Headache on January 20, was authored by leading […]

Yale Mobile Guides: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Resources

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Evidence-Based Recommendations for Chiropractic Care of Older Adults (With References)

Annual Research Issue: Using Research to Defend Chiropractic: Medicare Edition Story Source By Dr Daniel Redwood, DC The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes transparency provisions requiring the federal government to publicly disclose data on all payments by Medicare to healthcare providers. On April 9, 2014, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) […]