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Managing knee osteoarthritis with yoga or aerobic/strengthening exercise programs in older adults

Rheumatol Int. 2016 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print] Managing knee osteoarthritis with yoga or aerobic/strengthening exercise programs in older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Cheung C1, Wyman JF2, Bronas U3, McCarthy T2, Rudser K2, Mathiason MA2. Author information Abstract Although exercise is often recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA), limited evidence-based exercise options are […]

The effect of manipulation plus massage therapy versus massage therapy alone in people with tension-type headache. A randomized controlled clinical trial

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 11/29/2016 Espi–Lopez GV, et al. – A randomized, single–blinded, controlled clinical trial was conducted to compare the impact of spinal manipulation combined with massage versus massage alone on range of motion of the cervical spine, headache frequency, intensity and disability in patients with tension–type headache (TTH). The results […]

Effect of spinal decompression on the lumbar muscle activity and disk height in patients with herniated intervertebral disk

J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Nov;28(11):3125-3130. Epub 2016 Nov 29. Kang JI1, Jeong DK1, Choi H2. Author information Abstract [Purpose] This study was conducted to clarify the difference in therapeutic effects between traction and decompression therapies, and their clinical therapeutic significance. [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 31 patients aged 35 to 50 years who had […]

Study finds knowingly taking placebo pills eases pain

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 10/17/2016 ‘Fake pills’ reduced pain and disability in patients with low back pain. Conventional medical wisdom has long held that placebo effects depend on patients’ belief they are getting pharmacologically active medication. A paper published online in the journal Pain is the first to demonstrate that patients who knowingly took […]

Effectiveness and Economic Evaluation of Chiropractic Care for the Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review of Pragmatic Studies

PLoS One. 2016; 11(8): e0160037. Published online 2016 Aug 3. doi:  10.1371/journal.pone.0160037 PMCID: PMC4972425 Abstract Background Context Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and among the most common reasons for seeking primary sector care. Chiropractors, physical therapists and general practitioners are among those providers that treat LBP patients, […]

Spinal manipulative therapy, Graston technique® and placebo for non-specific thoracic spine pain

Spinal manipulative therapy, Graston technique® and placebo for non-specific thoracic spine pain: a randomised controlled trial Amy L. Crothers, Simon D. French, Jeff J. Hebert and Bruce F. WalkerEmail author Chiropractic & Manual Therapies201624:16 Abstract Background Few controlled trials have assessed the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for thoracic spine pain. No high quality […]

Variations in Patterns of Utilization and Charges for the Care of Neck Pain in North Carolina

JMPT May 2016Volume 39, Issue 4, Pages 240–251 Variations in Patterns of Utilization and Charges for the Care of Neck Pain in North Carolina, 2000 to 2009: A Statewide Claims’ Data Analysis Eric L. Hurwitz, DC, PhD Abstract Objectives The purpose of the study was to compare utilization and charges generated by medical doctors (MD), […]

The Association Between Use of Chiropractic Care and Costs of Care Among Older Medicare Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain and Multiple Comorbidities

JMPT February 2016 Volume 39, Issue 2, Pages 63–75.e2 William B Weeks, MD, PhD, MBA Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to determine whether use of chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) was associated with lower healthcare costs among multiply-comorbid Medicare beneficiaries with an episode of chronic low back pain (cLBP). Methods We conducted an […]

Turmeric Treats Arthritis Knee Pain Better Than Ibuprofen

By DailyHealthPost January 12, 2016 The healing powers of turmeric are impressive. Many studies have already demonstrated how the spice can help fight fatty liver disease, weight loss and even cancer. In many cases, turmeric can help heal diseases better than pharmaceutical drugs, such as prozac. A report in the journal Health Services Research found that […]

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

Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1582-1597. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.025. Epub 2015 Nov 26. 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. van der Velde G1, Yu H2, Paulden M3, Côté P4, Varatharajan S2, Shearer HM2, Wong JJ2, Randhawa K5, Southerst D6, Mior S7, Sutton D2, Jacobs C8, Taylor-Vaisey […]

A systematic review comparing the costs of chiropractic care to other interventions for spine pain in the United States

BMC Health Serv Res. 2015; 15: 474. Published online 2015 Oct 19. doi: 10.1186/s12913-015-1140-5 PMCID: PMC4615617 Simon Dagenais Abstract Background Although chiropractors in the United States (US) have long suggested that their approach to managing spine pain is less costly than other health care providers (HCPs), it is unclear if available evidence supports this premise. […]

Importance of the type of provider seen to begin health care for a new episode low back pain: associations with future utilization and costs

J Eval Clin Pract. 2015 Sep 29. doi: 10.1111/jep.12464. [Epub ahead of print] Fritz JM Abstract RATIONALE, AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: Low back pain (LBP) care can involve many providers. The provider chosen for entry into care may predict future health care utilization and costs. The objective of this study was to explore associations between entry […]

First-Contact Care With a Medical vs Chiropractic Provider After Consultation With a Swiss Telemedicine Provider: Comparison of Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Health Care Costs in Spinal, Hip, and Shoulder Pain Patients

September 2015Volume 38, Issue 7, Pages 477–483 Taco A.W. Houweling, DC, MRes, PhD Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to identify differences in outcomes, patient satisfaction, and related health care costs in spinal, hip, and shoulder pain patients who initiated care with medical doctors (MDs) vs those who initiated care with doctors of […]

Manipulation and mobilisation for neck pain contrasted against an inactive control or another active treatment

Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Sep 23;9:CD004249. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004249.pub4. Gross A, Langevin P, Burnie SJ, Bédard-Brochu MS, Empey B, Dugas E, Faber-Dobrescu M, Andres C, Graham N, Goldsmith CH, Brønfort G, Hoving JL,LeBlanc F. Abstract BACKGROUND: Manipulation and mobilisation are commonly used to treat neck pain. This is an update of a Cochrane review first […]

PT and Chiro Care vs Opioids in Claims Duration

BMJ Open 2015;5:e007836 doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007836 Rehabilitation medicine Association of worker characteristics and early reimbursement for physical therapy, chiropractic and opioid prescriptions with workers’ compensation claim duration, for cases of acute low back pain: an observational cohort study Jason W Busse Abstract Objective To assess the association between early reimbursement for physiotherapy, chiropractic and opioid prescriptions for […]

NSAIDs, Opioids Found Similar for Chronic Pain Risk After Vehicular Accidents

Clinical Pain Medicine ISSUE: AUGUST 2015 | VOLUME: 13(8) There are no significant differences between giving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids to patients in the emergency department (ED) with regard to their risk for developing chronic pain after motor vehicle accidents, a new study suggests. Individuals presenting to EDs after vehicular accidents have a […]

Chiropractic Care and Risk of Stroke: The Shoe Moves to the Other Foot

By Anthony Rosner, PhD, LLD [Hon.], LLC Dynamic Chiropractic – August 1, 2015, Vol. 33, Issue 15 For decades, numerous papers have linked upper cervical chiropractic care to the incidence of vertebral artery dissections and stroke.1-6 Particularly bothersome have been the case-control studies, which, neglecting to include a cohort of patients consulting primary care medical […]

A comparative study of the pain relieving effect of laser treatment and acupuncture

Acta Physiol Scand. 1987 Sep;131(1):161-2. A comparative study of the pain-relieving effect of laser treatment and acupuncture. Lundeberg T1, Hode L, Zhou J. Full Text Article

$300M savings when using DC care first – Optum Health Presentation

June 8, 2013 Innovations in Conservative Care: Getting to the Right Provider First Arizona Association of Chiropractic Optum Health Presentation Download

Short-Term Effectiveness of Precut Kinesiology Tape Versus an NSAID as Adjuvant Treatment to Exercise for Subacromial Impingement

Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Apr 24. [Epub ahead of print] Short-Term Effectiveness of Precut Kinesiology Tape Versus an NSAID as Adjuvant Treatment to Exercise for Subacromial Impingement: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Devereaux M, Velanoski KQ, Pennings A, Elmaraghy A. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare the short-term effectiveness of precut kinesiology tape (PCT) to a nonsteroidal […]