The effect of spinal manipulation on pain and prostaglandin levels in women with primary dysmenorrhea This randomized pilot study suggests that SMT may be an effective and safe nonpharmacological alternative for relieving the pain and distress of primary dysmenorrhea. However,…
No Benefit for Intra-Articular Corticosteroids Before Physical Therapy in Patients with Knee OsteoarthritisPhysical therapy (PT), either before or instead of arthroplasty, effectively reduces pain and enhances function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Although some clinicians give intra-articular corticosteroid injections…
Historical influence on the practice of chiropractic radiology: Part I – a survey of Diplomates of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology`Within the chiropractic profession, there is a continuing belief in radiographically visible subluxations as a cause of suboptimal health.…
I’ve been asked a few times this past week via PM about young, early career graduates wanting to practice in evidence based chiropractic offices. If you’re an intern or a recent grad and you’re looking for opportunities to be mentored…
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As a means of evidence based leadership, do you support the creation of a Science Officer (DC PhD) to ensure that guidelines, policies and standards of chiropractic regulatory boards are based on the best available scientific evidence in fulfilling the…
Dr. Donald Murphy, Stephen Perle and William Defoyd on the importance of chiropractic residency training. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Beyond the Spine: a new clinical research priority.Over the past two decades, clinical research within the chiropractic profession has focused on the spine and spinal conditions, specifically neck and low back pain. However, there is now a small group of…
Is neuroplasticity in the central nervous system the missing link to our understanding of chronic musculoskeletal disorders? “Recent findings suggest that a change in model and approach is required in the rehabilitation of chronic MSD that integrate the findings of…
The use of diagnostic coding in chiropractic practice “It appears that implementation of diagnostic coding would be possible in the majority of the chiropractic practices that participated in this study. However for those chiropractors who do not focus on symptoms…