Chiropractic

Unilateral lumbar Z-joint mobilisation improves posterior chain neurodynamics

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 […]

Real-Time Visualization of Joint Cavitation

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 […]

Living Sick and Dying Young in Rich America

Go to…  Print This Post Living Sick and Dying Young in Rich America 76   1587   16   3     Health Impact News Editor Comments When I read an article in The Atlantic recently with the title: Living Sick and Dying Young in Rich America – Chronic illness is the new first-world problem – it caught my attention. This is […]

Changes in H-reflex and V-waves following spinal manipulation

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) […]

The Embryology of Chiropractic: Slide Show

The Embryology of Chiropractic: From Magnetic Healing to Palmers Third Theory Joseph C. Keating, Jr., Ph.D. Secretary & Historian National Institute of. Publish Amelia McNally Click Here for the Slide Show

Chiropractors cannot claim to cure ear infections

PUBLISHED: APRIL 13, 2015 AT 3:00 PM LAST UPDATED: APRIL 13, 2015 AT 7:53 PM In two judgments rendered in January, the Disciplinary Board of the College of Chiropractors of Quebec confirms that its members can not claim to cure ear infections in children. “Our members can only deal with diagnoses related to neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. […]

Changes in H-reflex and V-waves following spinal manipulation

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 […]

Face of Defense: Chiropractor Treats Troops’ Aches, Pains

By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zulema Sotelo DoD News, Defense Media Activity SILVERDALE, Wash., April 6, 2015 – Aches and pains, whether from age or accident, have a tendency to be a byproduct for many sailors and Marines in their duties. To help ease the hurt, active-duty personnel have the option of seeking help […]

ACA Embraces Drugs – Establishes College of Pharmacology

3/23/2015 The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) House of Delegates (HOD) met in Washington, D.C. during the 2015 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) and approved a resolution establishing a College of Chiropractic Pharmacology and Toxicology. The resolution was submitted by Dr. Cindy Howard; Dr. Mike Simone; Dr. Rob Jones; Dr. Bob Nelson; Dr. Ric Bruns; Dr. […]

Chiropractic: Why Choose Conservative Care First? – Video

ACA Issues “Ideal Practice Act” Language

Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 12:50 Chiropractic Medicine, Prescriptive Authority, Full Scope Diagnosis & Treatment Included The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) House of Delegates (HOD) met in Washington, D.C. during the 2015 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) and approved a resolution outlining six key elements that should be considered or included in a modern chiropractic […]

Effects of Upper and Lower Cervical Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Variability in Volunteers and Patients With Neck Pain

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 […]

Early individualised manipulative rehabilitation following lumbar open laser microdiscectomy improves early post-operative functional disability

J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Mar 19. [Epub ahead of print] Early individualised manipulative rehabilitation following lumbar open laser microdiscectomy improves early post-operative functional disability: A randomized, controlled pilot study. Kim BJ1, Ahn J2, Cho H3, Kim D3, Kim T1, Yoon BC4. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Lumbar open laser microdiscectomy has been shown to be an effective intervention and safe approach […]

NBCE – Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2015

Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2015 The Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2015 is a report that summarizes the practice of chiropractic in the United States based on the responses of full-time chiropractors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Survey respondents reported information regarding their practices and professional responsibilities, then rated the level of […]

High-heeled-related alterations in the static sagittal profile of the spino-pelvic structure in young women

Eur Spine J. 2015 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print] Dai M1, Li X, Zhou X, Hu Y, Luo Q, Zhou S. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: Women wearing high-heeled shoes have been considered to be more characterizing beauty, self-assurance and elegance. However, while maintaining the body on this type of support base, women with increased heel height often complain that wearing […]

Migraine Headache Treatment: Complementary and Alternative Treatments

9/15/14 Interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by headache patients is widespread. A 2002 survey showed that more than 85% of headache patients use CAM therapies and 60% felt they provided some relief.[113] Overall, more than 70% of patients who use CAM do not tell their doctors about it. Some CAM techniques […]

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Highlights Data Shared by Optum Highlighting Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care

Mar 11, 2015 CARMICHAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, points to data from Optum, a global entity that works to improve the delivery, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care, which concludes that spinal manipulation is the single service that — if not […]

The Comparative Effects of Spinal and Peripheral Thrust Manipulation and Exercise on Pain Sensitivity and the Relation to Clinical Outcome

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?

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 […]

George P. McAndrews – NCLC 2015

Mar 6, 2015 George McAndrews speaks at the Inaugural McAndrews Leadership Lecture. (YouTube – American Chiropractic Association – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N46WQw0R9ik)