Chiropractic

A treatise for a new philosophy of chiropractic medicine

Timothy A. MirtzEmail author Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 201725:7 Published: 6 March 2017 Abstract Background The philosophy of chiropractic has been a much debated entity throughout the existence of the chiropractic profession. Much criticism has been passed upon the historical philosophy of chiropractic and propagated by contemporary adherents. To date, a new philosophy has not […]

Adverse events associated with the use of cervical spine manipulation or mobilization and patient characteristics: A systematic review

H.A. Kranenburg Musculoskeletal Science and Practice April 2017 Volume 28, Pages 32–38 Highlights Vertebral Artery Dissection (VAD) is the most frequent described Major Adverse Event (MAE). The most frequent inventoried treatment technique was a non-specified manipulative technique. Patient characteristics are poorly described in case reports. No pre-manipulative risk profile could be composed based on the […]

Spinal Manipulation Therapy – A Sham Procedure? A study says it actually might not be [Video]

Analyst: F. Perry Wilson, MD, MSCE by MedPage Today Staff April 11, 2017 Proponents have proclaimed a slew of benefits of spinal manipulation therapy, but most data is anecdotal. In this 150-Second analysis, F. Perry Wilson, MD, discusses a meta-analysis appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association that used relatively high quality data […]

Adverse events associated with the use of cervical spine manipulation or mobilization and patient characteristics: A systematic review

H.A. Kranenburg Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. April 2017, Volume 28, Pages 32–38 Highlights Vertebral Artery Dissection (VAD) is the most frequent described Major Adverse Event (MAE). The most frequent inventoried treatment technique was a non-specified manipulative technique. Patient characteristics are poorly described in case reports. No pre-manipulative risk profile could be composed based on the […]

Manual therapy appears to be the most common non-medical treatment utilized for the management of common recurrent headaches – Full Text

A critical review of manual therapy use for headache disorders: prevalence, profiles, motivations, communication and self-reported effectiveness Craig S. Moore BMC NeurologyBMC series – open, inclusive and trusted201717:61 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-017-0835-0© The Author(s). 2017 Received: 2 August 2016Accepted: 13 March 2017Published: 24 March 2017 Abstract Background Despite the expansion of conventional medical treatments for headache, many sufferers […]

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

Stephan A. Schwartz Explore. March–April, 2014Volume 10, Issue 2, Pages 99–108 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 like a vitamin, or a food sample, […]

Somatic Dysfunction in the Diagnosis of Uncommon Ectopic Pregnancies: Surgical Correlation and Comparison With Related Pathologic Findings

Daniel Martingano, DO The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, February 2017, Vol. 117, 86-97. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2017.019 Abstract Background: Ectopic pregnancies occur when the implantation of a fertilized ovum occurs outside the endometrial cavity. Such pregnancies occur in approximately 1.5% to 2.0% of all pregnancies and cause 6% of maternal deaths. Objectives: To evaluate osteopathic structural […]

The Beginners Guide to Chiropractic by Dr Heidi Haavik [Video]

ABOUT DR HEIDI HAAVIK: Dr Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor and a neurophysiologist who has worked in the area of human neurophysiology for over 15 years. Heidi has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland. https://youtu.be/kg8oHdsnyE8 YouTube Video Link

The symptomatic and functional effects of manual physical therapy on plantar heel pain: a systematic review.

J Man Manip Ther. 2017 Feb;25(1):3-10. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2015.1106818. Epub 2016 Apr 26. Mischke JJ1, Jayaseelan DJ2, Sault JD3, Emerson Kavchak AJ3. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: Plantar heel pain is common and can be severely disabling. Unfortunately, a gap in the literature exists regarding the optimal intervention for this painful condition. Consequently, a systematic review of the current literature regarding […]

Spinal Manipulation for Back and Neck Pain: Does It Work?

Laird Harrison February 15, 2017 Spinal Manipulation: A Valid Technique? In her office at McMaster University in Toronto, Anita Gross, MSc, has logged paper after paper showing that spinal manipulation can help control neck pain. “The evidence keeps growing and growing,” she says. Gross, a physiotherapist and associate professor of rehabilitation science, helped write a […]

The Effectiveness of Manual Therapy versus Surgery on Self-Reported Function, Cervical Range of Motion and Pinch Grip Force in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors: César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, PT, PhD, DMSc Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2017 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–43 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2017.7090 Study Design Randomized parallel-group trial. Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common pain condition that can be managed surgically or conservatively. Objective To compare the effectiveness of manual therapy versus surgery for improving self-reported […]

Loss of cervical lordosis: What is the prognosis? – Full Text

J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 2017 Jan-Mar; 8(1): 9–14. doi: 10.4103/0974-8237.199877 PMCID: PMC5324370 PMID: 28250631 Laura Lippa Abstract Neck pain is a diffuse problem with a high incidence and often leads to the more or less appropriate prescription of imaging studies of the cervical spine. In general, this is represented by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) […]

Chest Mobilization Techniques for Improving Ventilation and Gas Exchange in Chronic Lung Disease (Full Text Download)

Donrawee Leelarungrayub Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University Thailand Download Full Text PDF

Isometric Exercise for the Cervical Extensors Can Help Restore Physiological Lordosis and Reduce Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 96(9):621–626, SEP 2017 DOI: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000698 , , PMID: 28118272 Issn Print: 0894-9115 Publication Date: 2017/09/01 Mahmut Alpayci Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate whether isometric neck extension exercise restores physiological cervical lordosis and reduces pain. Design Sixty-five patients with loss of cervical lordosis were […]

A systematic review of thrust manipulation for non-surgical shoulder conditions

Amy L. Minkalis Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2017 25:1 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-016-0133-8 ©  The Author(s). 2017 Received: 20 July 2016 Accepted: 7 December 2016 Published: 4 January 2017 Abstract Purpose Although many conservative management options are available for patients with non-surgical shoulder conditions, there is little evidence of their effectiveness. This review investigated one manual therapy approach, thrust manipulation, as a treatment option. Methods A systematic search was conducted of the […]

Chiropractic manipulative therapy of the thoracic spine in combination with stretch and strengthening exercises, in improving postural kyphosis in woman – Full Text

Health SA Gesondheid Volume 21, December 2016, Pages 303-308 Kim Castello https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hsag.2016.06.001 Abstract Purpose This study serves to determine the effectiveness of either chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to the thoracic spine or stretch and strengthening exercises (stretching the pectoralis major muscle and strengthening the rhomboid, middle and inferior trapezius muscles) versus the combined treatment of […]

21 Charged in Minnesota Chiropractic Fraud Conspiracies

December 22, 2016 07:45 AM Twenty-one people have been charged in connection to multiple chiropractic insurance fraud conspiracies, U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Andy Luger announced Wednesday. RAW: U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Andy Luger Addresses Chiropractic Insurance Fraud Case Luger said the six chiropractors and their associates fraudulently billed “no-fault” insurance policies for more than $20 […]

Which interventions are cost-effective for the management of whiplash-associated and neck pain-associated disorders?

The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 12, December 2016, Pages 1582–1597 Which interventions are cost-effective for the management of whiplash-associated and neck pain-associated disorders? A systematic review of the health economic literature by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration   Gabrielle van der Velde, DC, PhD Abstract Background Context Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) […]

Chiropractic manipulative therapy of the thoracic spine in combination with stretch and strengthening exercises, in improving postural kyphosis in woman

Health SA Gesondheid Volume 21, December 2016, Pages 303-308 Abstract Purpose This study serves to determine the effectiveness of either chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to the thoracic spine or stretch and strengthening exercises (stretching the pectoralis major muscle and strengthening the rhomboid, middle and inferior trapezius muscles) versus the combined treatment of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy […]

What Therapies Are Effective For Neck Pain From Whiplash?

This study suggests that mobilization, manipulation, and clinical massage are effective interventions for the management of neck pain. All of these therapies are offered at my office for the treatment of whiplash. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.024. Epub 2015 Dec 17. Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of […]