Research Posts

World Spine Care in Botswana
"Me telling a fish story at the recent 100th Anniversary New York Chiropractic College celebration." - Dr M, Oct 2019. Transcript (text format): ORGINAL POST COMMENT 1 Comment 2 This is your blurb and comments about the above post...
A Beginners Guide to Evidence-Based Chiropractic Clinical Practice
The Reality of Clinical practice:A Beginners Guide to Evidence Based Chiropractic Clinical Practice https://www.chiropractic.ca/guidelines-best-practice/http://www.wfcsuggestedreadinglist.com/https://chiropracticscience.com/http://clinicalcompass.org/https://www.rrseducation.com/https://chiropracticaustralia.org.au/for-members/journal-club-2/
Research Week in Review: 21st – 26th October
Early-life programming of pain sensation? Spinal pain in pre-adolescents with pain experience in early life.Analysis of “old” proteins unmasks dynamic gradient of cartilage turnover in human limbs.Changing the Narrative in Diagnosis and Management of Pain in the Sacroiliac Joint Area.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31355883Discharged and dismissed: A qualitative study with back pain patients discharged without treatment from orthopaedic consultations.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31069890Intra-articular […]
Evidence based chiropractic care advances in the Philippines
World Federation of Chiropractic - WFCPHILIPPINES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT APPOINTED TO GOVERNMENT HEALTH COMMITTEE. Dr Martin Camara, President of the Association of Professional Chiropractors of the Philippines (APCP) has been appointed to a new government sub-committee on Traditional Medicine. Dr Camara, a 1993 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, has been active in the promotion […]
Zambia regulates chiropractic care as independent health care profession
Congratulations to Zambia for recognizing and legislating chiropractic as an independent health care profession. Well done to all parties and the WFC for providing guidance. #Africa #Spinecare ZAMBIA APPROVES REGISTER OF CHIROPRACTORS. On Friday, October 4, the Board of the Health Professions Council of Zambia formally approved the formation of a register of chiropractors. The […]
CMCC-OTU Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation wins grant to further the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative in collaboration with EUROSPINE
Congratulations to Carol Cancelliere, Silvano Mior, Pierre Cote, et al for getting a healthy grant from EUROSPINE to conduct a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness and safety, and patient experience of post-surgical rehabilitation interventions for people with low back pain with or without radiculopathy. Loving this leadership in #spinecare. https://bit.ly/2JoCXwd Congratulations to Dr. Carol […]
A comprehensive review of the sinuvertebral nerve with clinical applications
Anatomy. Love it. "Although the sinuvertebral nerve fibers are said to terminate in the outer anulus, it is now widely accepted that this end point is not permanent. Studies of healthy patients normally show neural penetration of the anulus at about 3 mm [36], corresponding to the three outer lamellae [37]. However, degenerative discs have […]
Ansa cervicalis: a comprehensive review of its anatomy, variations, pathology, and surgical applications
The ansa cervicalis is a neural loop in the neck formed by connecting the superior root from the cervical spinal nerves (C1–2) and the inferior root descending from C2–C3. It has various anatomical variations and can be an important acknowledgment in specific operations of the neck region. This is a review the anatomy, variations, pathology […]
CARL Fellow Melker Johansson publishes new study in BMC Public Health
"We found a long duration and high prevalence of cycling and walking, but also that many adult Copenhageners spent much time sedentary. Population groups with low participation in physical activities such as cycling and walking should be targeted in future initiatives towards an active, healthy society." Time spent cycling, walking, running, standing and sedentary: a […]
Stanford’s Ken Weber DC, PhD publishes paper on spinal manipulation and neurologic pain signature.
Congratulations Ken Weber, DC, PhD •Neurologic pain signature activation decreased following spinal manipulation. •Spinal manipulation altered the processing of pain-related brain activity. •We provide evidence for a centrally mediated therapeutic action of spinal manipulation. •Brain-based models have potential as objective clinical biomarkers of pain. "The findings provide preliminary evidence that SM may alter the processing […]
Promoting the use of self-management in novice chiropractors treating individuals with spine pain: the design of a theory-based knowledge translation intervention
SMS strategies can help maximizing the health care services for patients with spine pain. This may in turn optimize patients’ health. The proposed theory-based KT intervention may facilitate the implementation of SMS among clinicians and interns. Promoting the use of self-management in novice chiropractors treating individuals with spine pain: the design of a theory-based knowledge […]
Family history of pain and risk of musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
"Our findings show moderate quality evidence that children with a family history of pain are at higher risk of experiencing MSK pain. Understanding the mechanism by which this occurs would inform prevention and treatment efforts."Family history of pain and risk of musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis #science #chiropractor #chiropractic […]
Surgical Hip Labral Repair
Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD - Orthopaedic Surgeon -Sports Medicine SpecialistOctober 24 at 12:20 PM This is the space that needs to be developed to repair a labrum in the hip...pretty tight #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics
Pending green light, historic Dutch Belgian Research Institute of Chiropractic set to begin in 2020.
Historic news from The Netherlands Chiropractors' Association: Pending a green light from the Belgian Chiropractors' Union in February 2020, the two associations will commence a collaboration in research. This will be called the Dutch Belgian Research Institute of Chiropractic. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal […]
The Nordic Maintenance Care Program: Does psychological profile modify the treatment effect of a preventive manual therapy intervention? A secondary analysis of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
"Psychological and behavioral characteristics modify the effect of MC and should be considered when recommending long-term preventive management of patients with recurrent and persistent LBP."Does psychological profile modify the treatment effect of a preventive manual therapy intervention? A secondary analysis of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered […]
10 000 Evidence Based Chiropractors
Anthony Warnecke, welcome to the show. I was member 1, you're member 10 000. Thank your big sister Rebecca for the add, you're part of our history and now future My most sincere gratitude to all of my colleagues, students, educators, scientists and regulators for being part of this social learning project. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic […]
5 Thoughts from 2019 WFC Scientific Congress in Berlin: March 20-23.
1. We are a diverse group and the 80% of the mainstream majority has far more in common than not. We respect that chiropractic care is not for pain only, but acknowledge that is the primary reason for seeking care. Improving quality of life, function and encouraging healthy lifestyles under a holistic mindset has always […]
Week in Review 26th Nov – 1st Dec 2018
The studies we share and discussed this past week at Evidence Based Chiropractors, the one stop shop for evidence based practice. Effects of barefoot and shod running on lower extremity joint loading, a musculoskeletal simulation study. Neck pain: is it part of a migraine attack or a trigger before a migraine attack? Roles of inflammation, […]
The ambiguity of sciatica as a clinical diagnosis: A case series.
Differentiating causes of low back and leg pain proves challenging, and inadequate or incomplete diagnoses result in suboptimal outcomes. Chiropractic care availability may lessen demands of primary care with respect to spinal complaints, while simultaneously improving patient outcomes. The authors describe three patients referred from primary care with a clinical diagnosis of sciatica despite differing […]
Transient perceived back pain induced by prolonged sitting in a backless office chair: are biomechanical factors involved?
Senior author: Dr. Diano DeCarvalho, DC, PhD, from the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University, NL, CAN.Transient perceived back pain induced by prolonged sitting in a backless office chair: are biomechanical factors involved? "We have replicated the differential transient sitting-induced pain response observed in previous studies. Pain developers do not sit differently than non-pain developers, […]
History is made as Scott Haldeman DC, MD, PhD receives United Arab Emorates Scientific Award
The ECA Board is proud to let you all know that Dr Scott Haldeman DC, MD, PhD has been selected by the Scientific Committee for the Chiropractic Category (appointed by a quasi UAE government agency) to receive an award. The committee was comprised of Dr. Mohamad Raslan (Committee Chair), Dr Gerry Nastasia (ECA President), & […]
No consensus on causality of spine postures or physical exposure and low back pain: A systematic review of systematic reviews.
"Results from meta-analyses were more consistently in favour of an association, whereas systematic reviews that included only prospective studies were less able to provide consistent conclusions. Evidence that these factors precede first time LBP or have a dose response relationship with LBP outcomes was mixed. Despite the availability of many reviews, there is no consensus […]
Unravelling functional neurology: does spinal manipulation have an effect on the brain? – a systematic literature review
"The available evidence suggests that changes occur in ‘brain function’ in response to spinal manipulation but are inconsistent across and - sometimes - within studies. The clinical relevance of these changes is unknown. It is therefore premature to promote the use of spinal manipulation as a treatment to improve ‘brain function’."Unravelling functional neurology: does spinal […]
Domains of chronic low back pain and assessing treatment effectiveness: A clinical perspective.
"In addition to pain intensity, we recommend that clinicians should consider assessing the multidimensional nature of CLBP by including physical (disability, muscular strength and endurance, performance in activities of daily living and body composition), psychological (kinesiophobia, fear-avoidance, pain catastrophizing, pain self-efficacy, depression, anxiety and sleep quality), social (social functioning and work absenteeism) and health-related quality […]
Ontario chiropractor becomes second ever to participate in U of T’s Advanced Clinical Practice in Arthritis Care
Congratulations to Dr. Andy Bigness for being only the second chiropractor ever to participate in the University of Toronto's Advanced Clinical Practice in Arthritis Care program. A very competitive program to get into including letters reference, an interview, etc. This is a perfect example of an interdisciplinary future where chiropractors are part of the health […]
The Value of Interprofessional Education (IPE)
"Poor interprofessional collaboration (IPC) can negatively affect the delivery of health services and patient care. Interventions that address IPC problems have the potential to improve professional practice and healthcare outcomes."Interprofessional collaboration: effects of practice‐based interventions on professional practice and healthcare outcomes Healthcare teams are increasingly collaborating to reduce the burden on individual members. With higher […]
Mind Body Medicine Conference 2019
Fantastic start to the Mind Body Medicine course so far with the first keynote speaker Dr Helene Langevin from NCCIH on integrative medicine. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics
Increasing patient self-efficacy is critical for spine care providers
The majority of our sample, composed of Italian people complained of chronic LBP, shows poor self efficacy. Female gender and drugs use are significantly related to poor self-efficacy, low educational level negatively influences the amount of perceived pain and disability, and older age and smoking are related to disability and pain intensity, respectively. The knowledge […]
General versus sports-specific injury prevention programs in athletes: A systematic review on the effects on performance
"Sports-specific IPPs have the strongest influence on most performance indices based on the significant improvement versus control groups. Other factors such as intensity, technical execution and compliance should be accounted for in future investigations in addition to exercise modality.General versus sports-specific injury prevention programs in athletes: A systematic review on the effects on performance #science […]
Neurodegenerative Disease Mortality among Former Professional Soccer Players
"In this retrospective epidemiologic analysis, mortality from neurodegenerative disease was higher and mortality from other common diseases lower among former Scottish professional soccer players than among matched controls. Dementia-related medications were prescribed more frequently to former players than to controls. These observations need to be confirmed in prospective matched-cohort studies."Neurodegenerative Disease Mortality among Former Professional […]