Texas Chiropractic Association Written by Editor Wednesday, October 08, 2014 08:34 AM While chiropractic care is often associated with the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, there are other, non-musculoskeletal conditions which may benefit from spinal manipulation (SM). This paper reports on the return of hearing in a woman treated with chiropractic adjustments after 8 months of […]
Man Ther. 2014 Sep 10. pii: S1356-689X(14)00177-5. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2014.08.011. [Epub ahead of print] Assessment of skin blood flow following spinal manual therapy: A systematic review. Zegarra-Parodi Abstract Skin blood flow (SBF) indexes have been used to describe physiological mechanisms associated with spinal manual therapy (SMT). The aims of the current review were to assess methods […]
Explore (NY) . 2014 Sep-Oct;10(5):309-18. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2014.06.005. Epub 2014 Jun 19. Luca Collebrusco 1, Rita Lombardini 2 PMID: 25224307 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2014.06.005 Abstract A chronic continuous or intermittent gastrointestinal tract dysfunction, the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), appears to be due to dysregulation of brain-gut-microbiota communication. Furthermore, the “microbiota” greatly impacts the bi-directional brain-gut axis communication. This […]
Pain Med. 2014 Sep;15(9):1455-63. doi: 10.1111/pme.12404. Epub 2014 Mar 25. Molins-Cubero S1, Rodríguez-Blanco C, Oliva-Pascual-Vaca A, Heredia-Rizo AM, Boscá-Gandía JJ, Ricard F. Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the immediate effect of a global pelvic manipulation (GPM) technique, bilaterally applied, on low back pelvic pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea (PD). DESIGN: A prospective, […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2014, Pages 81-89 Robert Cooperstein DC Abstract Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management of a patient with overactive bladder (OAB) and to describe an hypothetical anatomical basis for a somato-vesical reflex and possible clinical link between pelvic and symphysis pubis […]
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Jun;114(6):436-47. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.094. Steele KM Abstract CONTEXT: Childhood acute otitis media (AOM) is highly prevalent. Its usual sequela of middle ear effusion (MEE) can lead to conductive hearing loss, for which surgery is commonly used. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of an osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) protocol on MEE resolution […]
Laura Kingston Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 281-287, August 2014 Abstract The activity of the sympathetic nervous system is of importance to manual therapists, since the experience of pain is associated with sympathetic activity. There has been little exploration into the effects of mobilizing vertebral segments below the cervical spine. In addition […]
Yao, S., Hassani, J., Gagne, M., George, G., Gilliar, W. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as a Useful Adjunctive Tool for Pneumonia. J. Vis. Exp. (87), e50687, doi:10.3791/50687 (2014). Story Source, Full Text Article and Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9XOPLYuyb0 Summary Pneumonia is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the U.S. Osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT) may […]
Maturitas. 2014 May;78(1):3-7. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.02.004. Epub 2014 Feb 19. Goto V, Frange C, Andersen ML, Júnior JM, Tufik S, Hachul H. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Insomnia is a frequent postmenopausal symptom and may be due to hormonal changes, depressive states related to this period of life, hot flashes or nocturia. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be […]
PLoS One. 2014; 9(3): e90132. Published online 2014 Mar 10. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0090132 PMCID: PMC3948629 Stevan Walkowski Abstract It has been claimed that osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is able to enhance the immune response of individuals. In particular, it has been reported that OMT has the capability to increase antibody titers, enhance the efficacy of vaccination, […]
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Mar;114(3):180-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.036. Diniz LR1, Nesi J, Curi AC, Martins W. Author information Abstract CONTEXT: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition that affects a growing number of people and is currently among the most common disorders seen in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: To develop a protocol for the management […]
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the Management of Biliary Dyskinesia Katherine Heineman, DO From the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa Address correspondence to Katherine Heineman, DO, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104. E-mail: katherine.heineman@dmu.edu Abstract Biliary dyskinesia is a functional gastrointestinal […]
A retrospective long-term study Hülse M, et al. HNO. 2004 Mar;52(3):227-34. Article in German. Abstract BACKGROUND: The vertebral genesis of many functional disorders in otorhinolaryngology, such as dizziness, hearing-impairment, ear-pressure, ear-pain, foreign body sensation in the throat and dysphonia, is suggested by the success of spinal manipulative therapy, particularly of the atlanto-occipital joint. Up to […]
Chin Med J (Engl). 2013;126(24):4691-5. Tang YZ, Shannon ML, Lai GH, Li XY, Li N, Ni JX Abstract BACKGROUND: Visceral pain is a common cause for seeking medical attention. Afferent fibers innervating viscera project to the central nervous system via sympathetic nerves. The lumbar sympathetic nerve trunk lies in front of the lumbar spine. Thus, […]
A Preliminary Clinical Trial Roger M. Engel, DO, DC, PhD Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics: Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 490-496, October 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this preliminary study was to demonstrate the feasibility of a study that measures the short-term effects of a course of manual therapy (MT) and exercise […]
AuthorsCherian K, et al. Show all Journal J Am Acad Audiol. 2013 Jul-Aug;24(7):544-55. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.24.7.3. Affiliation Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Abstract Background: Tinnitus affects approximately 30-50 million Americans. In approximately 0.5-1.0% of the population, tinnitus has a moderate to severe impact on their quality of life. Musculature […]
A preliminary study Kim L. McMasters, MS, DC Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2013, Pages 55–59 Journal Abstract: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556370713000576 Abstract Objective The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine if a course of chiropractic care would change blood pressure measurements in African American patients and to determine if a study […]
European Journal of Physiotherapy June 2013, Vol. 15, No. 2 , Pages 64-69 (doi:10.3109/21679169.2013.780096) Pedro Henrique Lazarin da Silva Abstract Objective: To verify the immediate effect of spinal manipulation in rotation of the third cervical vertebra (C3) and the 12th thoracic vertebra (T12) in maximum inspiratory (MIP) and expiratory (MEP) pressure in healthy people. Methodology: […]
Manual therapy for childhood respiratory disease: a systematic review. Review article Pepino VC, et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013. Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study reviewed the scientific evidence available on the effects of manipulative techniques on children with respiratory diseases. METHOD: Three databases (SciELO, PEDro, and MEDLINE) were searched for clinical trials on the effects […]