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Increasing running step rate reduces patellofemoral joint forces. Increasing step rate is an effective strategy to reduce patellofemoral joint forces and could be effective in modulating biomechanical factors that can contribute to patellofemoral pain. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function […]
Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with foot and ankle injuries. Hypovitaminosis D was common among patients with a foot or ankle injury seen at our institution. Patients with a low energy fracture of the foot or ankle were at particular risk for low vitamin D, especially if they smoked, were obese, or had […]
The auriculo-vagal afferent pathway and its role in seizure suppression in rats. There existed an anatomical relationship between the ABVN and the NTS, which strongly supports the concept that ta-VNS has the potential for suppressing epileptiform activity via the AVAP in rats. ta-VNS will provide alternative treatments for neurological disorders, which can avoid the disadvantage […]
Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain. Interventions commonly used in chiropractic care improve outcomes for the treatment of acute and chronic neck pain. Increased benefit has been shown in several instances where a multimodal approach to neck pain has been used. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered […]
Anatomy and biomechanics of gluteus maximus and the thoracolumbar fascia at the sacroiliac joint. The capacity of GMax to generate an extensor moment at lower lumbar segments was estimated at 4 Nm (range 2-9.5). GMax may generate compressive forces at the SIJ through its bony and fibrous attachments. These may assist effective load transfer between […]
Prediction of Injury by Limited and Asymmetrical Fundamental Movement Patterns in American Football Players The results of this study suggest that fundamental movement patterns and pattern asymmetry are identifiable risk factors for time-loss injury during the preseason in professional football players. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health […]
Assessment of three-dimensional lumbar spine vertebral motion during gait with use of indwelling bone pins. The lumbar spine chiefly acts to contribute abduction during stance and adduction during swing to balance the relative motions between the trunk and pelvis. The lumbar spine acts in concert with the thoracic spine. While the lumbar spine chiefly contributes […]
The vasovagal response of the rat: its relation to the vestibulosympathetic reflex and to Mayer waves. These data show that VVRs are a natural outcome of stimulation of the vestibulosympathetic reflex and are not a disease. The results also demonstrate the usefulness of the rat as a small animal model for studying human VVRs. #science […]
Effects of watermelon supplementation on arterial stiffness and wave reflection amplitude in postmenopausal women Watermelon supplementation reduces arterial stiffness and aortic SBP by reducing pressure wave reflection amplitude in obese postmenopausal women with hypertension. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function […]
Three-dimensional analysis of cervical spine segmental motion in rotation. The three-dimensional cervical segmental motions in rotation were accurately measured with the non-invasive measure. These findings will be helpful as the basis for understanding cervical spine movement in rotation and abnormal conditions. The presented data also provide baseline segmental motions for the design of prostheses for […]
Chiropractors as Primary Spine Care Providers: precedents and essential measures. Chiropractors could fulfill this role, but not without first reviewing and improving its approach to the management of spinal disorders. Such changes have already been achieved by the chiropractic profession in Switzerland, Denmark, and New Mexico, whose examples may serve as important templates for renewal […]
Prognostic accuracy of clinicians for back, neck and shoulder patients in routine practice In this study chiropractors were found not to be able to accurately predict treatment outcomes of patients prior to treatment at 1 or 3 months follow up, for any of the conditions, chronicity of condition and regardless of the use of multiple measures […]
The effects of abdominal draw-in maneuver and core exercise on abdominal muscle thickness and Oswestry disability index in subjects with chronic low back pain. The ODI were significant difference for both groups. As the results of this study, we suggest that it may be effective method to apply to increase for the thickness of Tra, […]
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of honey: the involvement of autonomic receptors. The results suggest the involvement of autonomic receptors in the anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects of honey although the level of involvement depends on the different types of the receptors. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal […]
Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. The information from this study will help guide practitioners in the use of MMT, soft tissue technique, exercise, and/or multimodal therapy for the treatment of a variety of upper extremity complaints in the context of the hierarchy of published and available evidence. […]
Mechanisms of chronic pain from whiplash injury. Whiplash is a heterogeneous condition with some individuals showing features suggestive of neuropathic pain. A predominantly neuropathic pain component is related to a higher pain/disability level. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability […]
Short term modulation of trunk neuromuscular responses following spinal manipulation: a control group study. Changes in trunk neuromuscular control following HVLA spinal manipulation may reduce sensitization or muscle fatigue effects related to repetitive movement. Future studies should investigate short term changes in neuromuscular components, tissue properties and clinical outcomes. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence […]
Chiropractic Observation and Analysis Study (COAST): providing an understanding of current chiropractic practice. A range of conditions are managed by chiropractors in Victoria, Australia, but most commonly these conditions are musculoskeletal-related. These results can be used by stakeholders of the chiropractic profession in workforce development, education and health care policy. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education […]
Behavioral and neuropathological changes in animal models of chronic painful scar. We created a persistent painful scar model through extensive injury of the peripheral tissues. Fibrotic thickening of the cutaneous tissues, possible sensitization, and partial degradation of the spinal nerve related to the painful scar were observed. This model should enable us to better understand […]
The effect of myofascial neck pain on postural control: visual deprivation. Our results showed that myofascial neck pain syndrome might be one of the disturbing factors on standing balance. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Effects of cervical joint manipulation on joint position sense of normal adults. Cervical joint manipulation reduced JPE and improved joint position sence. Therefore, we consider its application to the treatment of patients with cervical problems in clinical practice is desirable. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal […]
MR imaging of patients with lateral epicondylitis of the elbow: is the common extensor tendon an isolated lesion? Injury of the CET is not an isolated lesion for lateral picondylitis, which is mostly accompanied with other abnormalities, of which the LUCL injury is the most commonly seen in lateral epicondylitis, and there is a positive […]
The intra- and inter-rater reliability of five clinical muscle performance tests in patients with and without neck pain. Intra- and inter-rater reliability ranged from moderate to almost perfect agreement with the exception of a new test (neck extensor test), which ranged from slight to moderate agreement. The significant variability observed suggests that tests like the […]
The Effects of Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Physical Working Capacity at Heart Rate Threshold These results, in combination with one previous study reporting a potential effect of BA on HR, suggest that future studies should evaluate both central and peripheral aspects of fatigue with BA intake. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
Does foot placement affect the reliability of static foot posture measurements? Based on these findings, we recommend that clinicians perform measurements of static foot posture using the same standing foot placement between sessions to ensure a high level of measurement consistency. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health […]
A Double-Blind, Randomized Study to Assess the Validity of Applied Kinesiology (AK) as a Diagnostic Tool and as a Nonlocal Proximity Effect The data in this study, particularly when seen in the larger context of a review of the literature from the AK field itself by Klinkoski and Leboeuf (1990), which considered 50 papers published […]
Calcium homeostasis and bone metabolic responses to high-protein diets during energy deficit in healthy young adults: a randomized controlled trial1–4. These data demonstrate that short-term consumption of high-protein diets does not disrupt calcium homeostasis and is not detrimental to skeletal integrity. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health […]
The Association Between Cervical Spine Manipulation and Carotid Artery Dissection: A Systematic Review of the Literature The incidence of ICA dissection after cervical spine manipulation is unknown. The relative risk of ICA dissection after cervical spine manipulation compared with other health care interventions for neck pain, back pain, or headache is also unknown. Although several […]
Spinal Traction Promotes Molecular Transportation in a Simulated Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Model Traction treatment is effective in enhancing nutrition supply and promoting disc cell proliferation of the degraded discs. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in the Attentive Performance of Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Participants who received OMTh had greater improvement in Biancardi-Stroppa Test scores than participants who received conventional care only, suggesting that OMTh can potentially increase performances of selective and sustained attention in children with ADHD. To confirm these findings, studies of larger […]
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