The effect of a single spinal manipulation on cardiovascular autonomic activity and the relationship to pressure pain threshold: a randomized, cross-over, sham-controlled trial Our results suggest that a single SM of the thoracic spine has no specific effect on cardiovascular…
Knee Flexion Contracture Associated With a Contracture and Worse Function of the Contralateral Knee: Data From the Osteoarthritis Initiative Having an FC in 1 knee was associated with an FC in the contralateral knee for participants who were at risk…
Determinants of health, health behaviours and demographic profile of patients attending an Australian university student-led osteopathy clinic The demographic profile and presenting complaints of patients presenting to a student-led osteopathy clinic are largely consistent with other Australian private practice profiles.…
Associations of Fish Oil Supplement Use With Testicular Function in Young Men These findings suggest that intake of fish oil supplements was associated with better testicular function, which is less likely to be due to confounding by indication, as no…
Isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy: a case report Early diagnosis of musculocutaneous neuropathies along with an appropriate intervention will help ensure the best possible outcome for the patient. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health…
Mouthguard use in youth ice hockey and the risk of concussion: nested case–control study of 315 cases Mouthguard use was associated with lower odds of concussion. Players should be required to wear mouthguards in youth ice hockey. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic…
Vast sums are wasted on treatments for back pain that make it worse #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Nonpharmacologic Therapies Can Improve Chronic Pain Outcomes “Our results suggest that (nonpharmacologic therapies) provided to active-duty service members with chronic pain may reduce their odds of long-term adverse outcomes,” they concluded in the study. “Given known associations of these adverse…
Inappropriate Use of Skeletal Muscle Relaxants in Geriatric Patients Skeletal muscle relaxants are a sedating class of medications used to treat spasticity and pain. Their sedative properties can pose a risk for geriatric patients who are predisposed to falls. It…
Efficacy of spinal chiropractic manipulative therapy for adjusting the relationship between cervical facet joints to treat headache caused by acute mountain sickness SCMT can be used to relieve AMS-induced headache, dizziness, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation of people traveling rapidly…