Characteristics of chiropractors who manage people aged 65 and older: A nationally representative sample of 1903 chiropractors The majority of chiropractors report often providing treatment to older people. Our findings call for more research to better understand older patient complaints…
Why does the adverse effect of inappropriate MRI for LBP vary by geographic location? An exploratory analysis State WC policies regulating selection of healthcare provider and structural factors affecting quality of medical care modify the impact of eMRI not adherent…
Short-term Effects of Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation, Exercise, and Education in Individuals With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Three sessions of thoracic manipulation, education, and exercise did not result in improved outcomes when compared to a sham manipulation,…
The use of the osteopathic correction for the combined treatment and rehabilitation of the patients presenting with the vertebral artery syndrome. The osteopathic manipulative treatment included in the combined therapy of patients with VAS based on the personified approach to…
Cervicogenic dizziness Results from clinical studies [3–6] do show promise for the use of manual approaches in the treatment of CGD. The underlying mechanism for the efficacy of manual therapy includes stimulation of cervical proprioceptors and normalization of the afferent…
Knee joint stabilization therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, controlled trial Author links open overlay panel Both exercise programs were highly effective in reducing activity limitations and pain and restoring knee stability in knee OA patients…
Validation of the recently developed Total Disability Index: a single measure of disability in neck and back pain patients The TDI is a valid and reliable disability measure in patients with back and/or neck pain and can capture each spine…
Neck pain associated with clinical symptoms in dizzy patients—A cross‐sectional study Neck pain is associated with certain dizziness characteristics, increased severity of dizziness and increased physical impairment when compared with dizzy patients without neck pain. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education…
Music-induced analgesia: how does music relieve pain? #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Mechanical stimulation of cervical vertebrae modulates the discharge activity of ventral tegmental area neurons and dopamine release in the nucleus accumbens These findings demonstrate that MStim modulates neuron firing and DA release in the mesolimbic DA system through endogenous opioids…