Since my graduation from Chiropractic College (Life Chiropractic College West) in 1994, I’ve spent much of my 20 years in the clinical and research trenches attempting to understand and improve abnormalities of the cervical lordosis in patient populations. I’ve personally been involved in many scientific research investigations developing and discussing the evidence for the connection […]
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2014 Dec;29(10):1099-107. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2014.10.004. Epub 2014 Oct 23. Quantifying strain in the vertebral artery with simultaneous motion analysis of the head and neck: A preliminary investigation. Piper SL1, Howarth SJ1, Triano J1, Herzog W2. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Spontaneous vertebral artery dissection has significant mortality and morbidity among young adults. Unfortunately, […]
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 May;20(2):125-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2013.11.007. Epub 2013 Dec 14. DeMaria A, DeMaria C, Demaria R, Alcantara J Abstract CONTEXT: Obesity is a global problem and places individuals at risk for developing chronic metabolic disorders. The need for investigating simple, effective and sustaining approaches to weight loss cannot be overstated. METHODS: We performed […]
Tory McJunkin, MD Pain Medicine News ISSUE: DECEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(12) Knee pain is a very common complaint that can be debilitating when severe. A proper evaluation must begin with a thorough history and physical examination. If the patient is not a surgical candidate, there are several conservative treatment options—such as physical therapy for […]
Authors: Suzanne J. Snodgrass, PhD Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Objective To determine if force magnitude during posterior-to-anterior mobilization affects immediate and short-term outcomes in patients with chronic, nonspecific neck pain. Background The optimal dose of mobilization to effectively treat patients with neck pain is not known. Methods Patients with neck pain of at least […]
Melissa Winterbottom, BSc, MSc Manual Therapy Articles in Press Received: August 11, 2014; Received in revised form: November 10, 2014; Accepted: November 19, 2014; Published Online: November 26, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2014.11.009 Abstract Purpose This study explored chiropractic patients’ perceptions of exchanging risk information during informed consent and compared them with the legal perspective of the […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Nov 20. pii: S0161-4754(14)00218-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.015. [Epub ahead of print] An Exploratory, Descriptive Study of Consumer Opinions and Behaviors Regarding Health Products Sales at 4 Chiropractic Practices in a Large, Western Canadian Urban Center. Page SA1, Mbadiwe C2, McMorland DG3, Grod JP4. Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study describes the opinions and […]
Tom Pelissero USA TODAY Sports December 9, 2014 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Captain Munnerlyn is a believer. The Minnesota Vikings’ veteran cornerback thought he’d miss up to a month after injuring a hamstring in training camp this year. Then he visited “Dr. Josh”, who worked on the injury once and left Munnerlyn thinking he’d just […]
Lumbar manipulation and exercise in the management of anterior knee pain and diminished quadriceps activation following acl reconstruction: a case report. Authors Jayaseelan DJ, Courtney CA, Kecman M, Alcorn D. Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;9(7):991-1003. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Quadriceps weakness is a common finding following knee injuries or surgery, and can […]
Pain Medicine News ISSUE: NOVEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(11) Spanning five years, costing almost $22 million and spread across 13 separate research trials nationwide, several federal agencies are tackling head-on the mounting problem of how to treat chronic pain in the U.S. military without exacerbating the country’s opioid abuse problem. The new research program, spearheaded […]
Savva C, et al. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014. Abstract BACKGROUND: Although the antinociceptive effect of high-velocity, low amplitude thrust manipulation (HVLAM) has been recognized by numerous systematic reviews, the underlying mechanism for manipulation-related pain relief remains poorly understood. An increasing number of studies have explored its analgesic mechanism suggesting that the excitation of the […]
Manual Therapy Volume : 19 Issue : 6 December 01, 2014 Risk reduction of serious complications from manual therapy: Are we reducing the risk?: Correspondence to: International Framework for Examination of the Cervical Region for Potential of Cervical Arterial Dysfunction prior to Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Intervention by A. Rushton et al. Gwendolijne G.M. Scholten-Peeters, Emiel van Trijffel Nathan Hutting René F. […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2014 Nov;22(4):220-9. doi: 10.1179/2042618613Y.0000000062. Peripheral response to cervical or thoracic spinal manual therapy: an evidence-based review with meta analysis. Chu J, Allen DD, Pawlowsky S, Smoot B. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Spinal manual therapy (SMT) is commonly used for treatment of musculoskeletal pain in the neck, upper back, or upper extremity. Some authors […]
The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 11, 1 November 2014, Pages 2628–2638 Ji-Hye Lee, MD Abstract Background context Neck pain (NP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder, but little is known about the associated risk factors. Purpose We compared anatomic differences in the neck and trunk area of young adult patients with chronic NP and control […]
Authors: Paul F. Beattie, PT, PhD, OCS, FAPTA1, Raymond Butts, DPT, PhD2, Jonathan W. Donley, DPT, ATC2, Derek M. Liuzzo, DPT1 Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 1 Pages: 19-29 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4967 Study Design Single-group, prospective, repeated-measures design with responder analysis. Objective To determine differences in the changes in diffusion […]
Life-Changing ‘Pivot Point’ He Has Kept Hidden From Almost Everyone for Five Years Nov. 10, 2014 7:45pm Erica Ritz Story Source Glenn Beck on Monday revealed the true extent of his health issues, saying he can no longer keep what has happened a secret from his friends, his staff or audience, whom he considers to be […]