Research Posts

Differentiating Intraprofessional Attitudes Toward Paradigms in Health Care Delivery Among Chiropractic Factions: Results From a Randomly Sampled Survey
Differentiating Intraprofessional Attitudes Toward Paradigms in Health Care Delivery Among Chiropractic Factions: Results From a Randomly Sampled Survey Chiropractors holding unorthodox views may be identified based on response to specific beliefs that appear to align with unorthodox health practices. Despite continued concerns by mainstream medicine, only a minority of the profession has retained a perspective […]
Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool After an Intense Bout of Physical Activity
Foam Rolling as a Recovery Tool After an Intense Bout of Physical Activity The most important findings of the present study were that FR was beneficial in attenuating muscle soreness while improving vertical jump height, muscle activation, and passive and dynamic ROM in comparison with control. FR negatively affected several evoked contractile properties of the […]
Lumbopelvic Kinematic Characteristics of Golfers With Limited Hip Rotation
Lumbopelvic Kinematic Characteristics of Golfers With Limited Hip Rotation The study data suggest that constraints to hip joint internal rotation, along with muscle strength imbalances between the agonist and antagonist muscles and muscle tightness, are associated with substantially greater lumbopelvic movement during the golf swing. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
Regional Variation in Use of Complementary Health Approaches by U.S. Adults
Regional Variation in Use of Complementary Health Approaches by U.S. Adults This report presents estimates of the four most commonly used complementary health approaches among adults aged 18 and over in nine geographic regions, using data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey adult alternative medicine supplement. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient […]
Medicaid Increases Emergency-Department Use: Evidence From Oregon’s Health Insurance Experiment
Medicaid Increases Emergency-Department Use: Evidence From Oregon's Health Insurance Experiment We found increases in emergency-department visits across a broad range of types of visits, conditions, and subgroups, including increases in visits for conditions that may be most readily treatable in primary care settings. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation […]
Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation
Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation High-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation twice weekly for 5 weeks increases the SOD and GPx activities. Previous studies have shown a relationship between pain and oxidative and nitrosative parameters; thus, it is possible that changes in these enzymes […]
Quantifying Strain in the Vertebral Artery With Simultaneous Motion Analysis of the Head and Neck: A Preliminary Investigation
Quantifying Strain in the Vertebral Artery With Simultaneous Motion Analysis of the Head and Neck: A Preliminary Investigation The results of this study suggest that vertebral artery strains during head movements including spinal manipulation, do not exceed published failure strains. This study provides new evidence that peak strain in the vertebral artery may not occur […]
Assessing the Change in Attitudes, Knowledge, and Perspectives of Medical Students Towards Chiropractic After an Educational Intervention
Assessing the Change in Attitudes, Knowledge, and Perspectives of Medical Students Towards Chiropractic After an Educational Intervention The attitudes and knowledge of medical students towards chiropractic improved immediately after a 1-hour educational intervention. Formally educating medical students on chiropractic may help minimize hidden curriculum issues regarding chiropractic, as identified by the medical students, and facilitate […]
Inflammation Induces Irreversible Biophysical Changes in Isolated Nucleus Pulposus Cells
Inflammation Induces Irreversible Biophysical Changes in Isolated Nucleus Pulposus Cells To our knowledge, this is the first study providing evidence that inflammatory stimulation directly alters the mechanobiology of NP cells. The cellular biophysical changes observed in this study are coincident with documented changes in the extracellular matrix induced by inflammation, and may be important in […]
Image Changes of Paraspinal Muscles and Clinical Correlations in Patients With Unilateral Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Image Changes of Paraspinal Muscles and Clinical Correlations in Patients With Unilateral Lumbar Spinal Stenosis The psoas RCSA and multifidus FI can be used as predictive factors for functional performance in LSS patients. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability […]
The Comparative Effect of Episodes of Chiropractic and Medical Treatment on the Health of Older Adults
The Comparative Effect of Episodes of Chiropractic and Medical Treatment on the Health of Older Adults The findings from this study suggest that chiropractic use in episodes of care for uncomplicated back conditions has protective effects against declines in ADLs, instrumental ADLs, and self-rated health for older Medicare beneficiaries over a 2-year period. #science #chiropractor […]
Association of Postural Instability With Asymptomatic Cerebrovascular Damage and Cognitive Decline
Association of Postural Instability With Asymptomatic Cerebrovascular Damage and Cognitive Decline Postural instability was found to be associated with early pathological changes in the brain and functional decline, even in apparently healthy subjects. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability […]
Structural Brain Alterations in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Preliminary Study
Structural Brain Alterations in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Preliminary Study We conclude that the lumbar disk herniation can lead to specific local alterations of the gray and white matter in the human brain. The investigation of LDH-induced brain alterations could provide further insight into the underlying nature of the chronification processes and could […]
Risk of Traumatic Injury Associated With Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years
Risk of Traumatic Injury Associated With Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries Aged 66 to 99 Years Among Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 years with an office visit risk for a neuromusculoskeletal problem, risk of injury to the head, neck, or trunk within 7 days was 76% lower among subjects with a […]
Proportional Lumbar Spine Inter-Vertebral Motion Patterns: A Comparison of Patients With Chronic, Non-Specific Low Back Pain and Healthy Controls
Proportional Lumbar Spine Inter-Vertebral Motion Patterns: A Comparison of Patients With Chronic, Non-Specific Low Back Pain and Healthy Controls The variation in proportional motion between lumbar vertebrae during passive recumbent trunk motion was greater in patients with CNSLBP than in matched healthy controls, indicating that biomechanical factors in passive structures play a part. #science #chiropractor […]
Quantification of Continuous in Vivo Flexion-Extension Kinematics and Intervertebral Strains
Quantification of Continuous in Vivo Flexion-Extension Kinematics and Intervertebral Strains L4-L5 exhibited the largest anterior and posterior margin strains (29 and 65%, respectively). Strains in the disc during in vivo lumbar flexion are due to both angular rotation and linear translation. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health […]
Does Foot Placement Affect the Reliability of Static Foot Posture Measurements?
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 […]
Comparative Short-Term Effects of Two Thoracic Spinal Manipulation Techniques in Subjects With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparative Short-Term Effects of Two Thoracic Spinal Manipulation Techniques in Subjects With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Both maneuvers improved neck mobility and mechanosensitivity and reduced pain in the short term. No major or clinical differences were found between the groups. In the between-groups comparison slightly better results were observed in the […]
Athletes’ performance declines following contract years
Athletes' performance declines following contract years A professor has determined that the contract year performance boost is real, but they caution team managers and coaches that it might be followed by a post-contract performance crash -- a two-year pattern they call the "contract year syndrome." #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional […]
Immediate Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Nitric Oxide, Substance P and Pain Perception
Immediate Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Nitric Oxide, Substance P and Pain Perception In conclusion, mechanical stimulus provided by cervical manipulation increases substance P levels and pressure pain threshold but does not change nitric oxide concentrations. Part of the hypoalgesic effect of spinal manipulation may be due to the action of substance P. #science #chiropractor […]
Mamillo-accessory Notch and Foramen: Distribution Patterns and Correlation With Superior Lumbar Facet Structure
Mamillo-accessory Notch and Foramen: Distribution Patterns and Correlation With Superior Lumbar Facet Structure This study may help to understand if MAN and MAF related dorsal rami entrapment neuropathies arise merely due to osteoarthritic ossification of the MAL or could also be accounted for by facet dimensions or degree of MP-facet fusions that abut close to […]
The use of “stabilization exercises” to affect neuromuscular control in the lumbopelvic region: a narrative review
The use of “stabilization exercises” to affect neuromuscular control in the lumbopelvic region: a narrative review Evidence-based health care requires clinicians to use the best available evidence to assist in their clinical deci-sion making. It is suggested that the two clinical protocols described here may be used in clinical practice; however, clinicians need to be […]
Muscle-controlling neurons know when they mess up, according to research
Muscle-controlling neurons know when they mess up, according to research Whether it is playing a piano sonata or acing a tennis serve, the brain needs to orchestrate precise, coordinated control over the body's many muscles. Moreover, there needs to be some kind of feedback from the senses should any of those movements go wrong. A […]
Birch Helps Wounds Heal Faster
Birch Helps Wounds Heal Faster In this way, the substances from the birch cause keratinocytes – the most common type of cell in the outermost layer of skin – to migrate more quickly into the wound and close it. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health […]
Changes in Pain Perception After Pelvis Manipulation in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Changes in Pain Perception After Pelvis Manipulation in Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial The bilateral GPM technique improves in a short term the self-perceived low back pelvic pain, the PPT in both SIJs, and the serotonin levels in women with PD. It shows no significant differences with a sham intervention in catecholamines […]
Inflammation of the Thoracolumbar Fascia Excites and Sensitizes Rat Dorsal Horn Neurons
Inflammation of the Thoracolumbar Fascia Excites and Sensitizes Rat Dorsal Horn Neurons One of the prominent findings was the appearance of new receptive fields in deep tissues of the hindlimb. Together with the expansion of the spinal target region of fascia afferents into the segment L3, the appearance of new receptive fields is a possible […]
The Relevance of Scapular Dysfunction in Neck Pain: A Brief Commentary
The Relevance of Scapular Dysfunction in Neck Pain: A Brief Commentary Though our understanding of motor disorders and mechanical neck pain has advanced, the role of scapular dysfunction in mechanical neck pain remains enigmatic. The biomechanical interdependence between the neck and scapula and the potentially deleterious consequences of scapular dysfunction in the cervical region are […]
In Vitro Biomechanical Evaluation of Single Impulse and Repetitive Mechanical Shockwave Devices Utilized for Spinal Manipulative Therapy
In Vitro Biomechanical Evaluation of Single Impulse and Repetitive Mechanical Shockwave Devices Utilized for Spinal Manipulative Therapy Although controlled clinical trials are needed to determine the correlation between thrust profile and clinical outcome, already ongoing clinical studies indicate an improved patient satisfaction due to reduced treatment pain when devices are used with a thrust characteristic […]
Isometric Torso Muscle Endurance Profiles in Adolescents Aged 15-18: Normative Values for Age and Gender Differences
Isometric Torso Muscle Endurance Profiles in Adolescents Aged 15-18: Normative Values for Age and Gender Differences Males had higher lateral torso endurance than females. Adolescents in general demonstrate their peak lifetime endurance as they appear more endurable than children and comparable adult groups. These data of endurance times, their ratios and percentiles in healthy normal […]
Outcomes Are Not Different for Patient-Matched Versus Nonmatched Treatment in Subjects With Chronic Recurrent Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Outcomes Are Not Different for Patient-Matched Versus Nonmatched Treatment in Subjects With Chronic Recurrent Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Providing a matched treatment based on either the Treatment-Based Classification or the Movement System Impairment classification schema did not improve treatment outcomes compared with an unmatched treatment for patients with chronic LBP, except on […]