Research Posts

The Easily Fooled Nervous System
A clinical gem here with Dr. Spina, DC, FRCCSS, demonstrating the easily fooled nervous system. Relevant to all manual medicine practitioners. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC Work Attire Flash Poll
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC Community Stats Feb 28-Mar 28, 2019
It's been awhile since we released some group stats. Here's a sample from Feb 28-March 28. We have quite an active engagement with 89% of the group chiming in at some point in the last 30 days. We continue to close the gap with women nearly at 40% of our group membership which has been […]
EBC Week in Reviews 2019 (mixed order bc of FB!)
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC RETRO Flash-Back! Professional Identity Early Poll (2013)
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
2016 Palmer-Gallup Poll (USA)
From the 2016 American Palmer-Gallup Poll: patient expectations when they seek chiropractic care. Note that manipulation of the spine and extremities, rehabilitation exercise, therapeutic massage, education on healthy lifestyle and hot/cold therapy are the top 5 sought after package of care. Superficial heat, spinal manipulation, massage, exercise and education (reassurance, stay active, stress management, etc) […]
2017 Palmer Gallup Poll (USA) -Americans Prefer Drug Free Pain Management.
"More than one third of U.S. civilian, noninstitutionalized adults reported prescription opioid use in 2015, with substantial numbers reporting misuse and use disorders. Relief from physical pain was the most commonly reported motivation for misuse. Economic disadvantage and behavioral health problems may be associated with prescription opioid misuse. The results suggest a need to improve […]
Palmer Gallup Poll (USA) Inaugural Report
* Nearly 62 million U.S. adults (25 percent) went to a chiropractor in the last five years. More than half (35.5 million) said they went in the last 12 months—up slightly from the 33.6 million in last year’s survey. Three in four of those who saw a chiropractor in the last year (77 percent) described […]
EBC Flash Poll: Associations ethical responsibility (Final score 242-8)
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Negative expectations but pleasantly surprised by positive result: EBC Flash Poll (334-34 Duh!)
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Spine Care as the Identity for the (Chiropractic) Profession
"Surveys of the general public and chiropractors indicate that the majority of patients seek chiropractic services for back and neck pain. Insurance company utilization data confirm these findings. Regulatory and legal language found in chiropractic practice acts reveals that most jurisdictions define the chiropractic scope of practice as based on a foundation of spine care. […]
2018 Palmer Gallup Poll (USA) -Managing Neck and Back Pain in America
"Medical doctors and doctors of chiropractic are U.S. adults’ top choices for neck or back pain care. Among those who saw a health care professional for neck or back pain in the last 12 months, 62% saw a medical doctor and 53% saw a chiropractor. About a third saw a physical therapist (34%) or massage […]
EBC Archives: 2015 Poll: Despite diagnosis being neuromusculoskeletal, have other systems experienced benefit?
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC Archives: 2015 Flash Poll: Prescription rights for chiropractors (neuromusculoskeletal focused)
As the profession continues to move towards jurisdictional control over conservative spine care, increasing education and training standards has been part of the process towards institutionalization of the profession. Adding pharmocotherapy training and prescription rights for musculoskeletal disorders has been discussed. Are you in favour? #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
EBC Poll (2017) What adjuncts do you use in clinical practice asides from manual therapy?
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC Archives: Flash Poll 2015
This poll is for Chiropractors. Have your patients experienced non-musculosketal benefits following spinal manipulation even though the primary diagnosis is related to the neuromusculoskeletal system? #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC Poll (May 2017): What was your undergrad degree?
What was your undergrad degree prior to being accepted into the chiropractic program? Please add options if your degree is not listed! #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
7000 Evidence Based Chiropractors!
WOW! We did it. 7k. About a 50/50 admission/rejection rate. 20% of Canadian chiropractors are here, 22% of South Africans. We need more representation from France (IFEC), Quebec (UQTR) Norway, Denmark and Switzerland. Next step is to figure out how we can leverage these numbers and make some impact out in the real world. I'll […]
Jorgen Jevne, PT, DC publishes editorial in British Journal of Sports Medicine
Apply Research co-founder and EICM member Jørgen Jevne's brilliant editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine about reconceptualization of management of back pain: Stabbed in the Back -Moving the knife out of Back Pain. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain […]
Thank you Jim Eubanks, DC, MS, MD for your investment in knowledge and sharing it with evidence based chiropractors.
Very excited to have Dr. Jim Eubanks, MS, DC, MD(c) join the admin team at EICM! As we approach 2800 members, we will try to continue and provide a rational, scientific, patient centered, evidence informed voice for chiropractic medicine as the profession seeks to integrate into primary care settings as experts in spinal health. #science […]
Marc Bronson, founder of evidence based chiropractors, has first ever publication (letter to the editor) in the journal “Interventional Neuroradiology”
Just a quick preview of my first ever publication. This was a direct result of collaborating with EICM members regarding a study that was shared with the group! Knowledge is power. Hope to see more members get involved with publishing and turning anecdote to evidence. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
EBC Archives: 2013: 8 Standards for EBC Scholars (where did the other 3 go?! 🙂
1. We are all doctors of chiropractic.  We are on the same team and are working to achieve the same goal, that chiropractors are integral part of every humans health care team.  2. Hold yourself up to the same standard of practice for professionalism and ethics on this group as you do for your respective […]
Evidence Based Chiropractors critically think.
The purpose of the group is to enhance critical thinking skills as it relates to evidence informed, patient centred chiropractic clinical practice. The vaccination and immunization topic, as it relates to contemporary practice, is relevant and this page is issuing an official policy statement. I understand there may be casualties in the ensuing discussion (focus […]
Jorgen Jevne publishes a guest blog in the British Medical Journal
EICM member and chiropractor Jørgen Jevne blog in the British Journal of Sports Medicine regarding the 'Sexy Scalpel' and unnecessary shoulder surgeries. http://blogs.bmj.com/…/the-sexy-scalpel-unnecessary-should…/. Very good read! #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
EBC Poll 2018: Scientific Officers as part of chiropractic regulatory boards
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 boards mandate of protecting the public's interest? #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient […]
2016 World Federation of Chiropractic Education Conference, Montreal, Canada. Chiropractors as Spinal Health Experts.
In 2005, the WFC produced its identity statement ,that chiropractors should be the spinal health experts in the health care system. This was followed by Palmer College of Chiropractic's statement that doctors of chiropractic should be the primary care professionals for spinal health and wellbeing. In an era of health transformation, the need for skilled […]
Introducing the Chiropractic Science Podcast, hosted by Dean Smith, DC, PhD.
Welcome to the Chiropractic Science podcast. Dedicated to publicizing and disseminating chiropractic research. Engaging clinicians in evidence based practice in a fun, easy to access manner. Learn from the experts that are doing the research and gain confidence in your knowledge and communications with others about chiropractic. Check out our podcasts on chiropracticscience.com or on […]
EBC Archives: Oct 2013: Asking important questions.
Is manipulative therapy more effective than sham manipulation in adults?: a systematic review and meta-analysis? #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
PubMed Expose: Greg Kawchuk, DC, MSc, PhD.
PubMed Expose: Dr. Greg Kawchuk DC, MSc. PhD. His work includes the neural and biomechanical mechanisms of SMT and safety of SMT. Dr. Kawchuk holds Canada Research Chair in Spinal Function in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta and is the current Research Council chair of the World Federation of Chiropractic. […]
PubMed Expose: Sidney Rubenstein, DC PhD
PubMed Expose: Dr. Sidney Rubinstein, DC, PhD: A registered epidemiologist working in the area of musculoskeletal disorders with emphasis on neck and low-back pain. Areas of expertise includes systematic reviews with emphasis on reviews of effectiveness. Dr. Rubinstein work includes Cochrane reviews. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public […]