Research Posts

Solutions for non-communicable disease prevention and control
Solutions for non-communicable disease prevention and control This new collection issue brings together a wide and diverse author group, to focus on key issues and suggest scalable solutions to accelerate the implementation of the high level commitments made in the three UN general assembly meetings. As this collection expands over time, it looks to cover […]
The Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and Neck Pain: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Relationship Between Forward Head Posture and Neck Pain: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis This systematic review found that age played an important role as a confounding factor in the relation between FHP and neck pain. Also, the results showed that adults with neck pain show increased FHP when compared to asymptomatic adults and that […]
Trends in Intentional and Unintentional Opioid Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2000-2017
Trends in Intentional and Unintentional Opioid Overdose Deaths in the United States, 2000-2017 Increasing rates of opioid overdose and suicide deaths have fueled interest in defining the extent to which these 2 urgent public health problems are syndemic. Although it has been assumed that approximately one-quarter of opioid overdose deaths are intentional,1 prior research has […]
Professional barriers and facilitators to using stratified care approaches for managing non-specific low back pain: a qualitative study with Canadian physiotherapists and chiropractors
Professional barriers and facilitators to using stratified care approaches for managing non-specific low back pain: a qualitative study with Canadian physiotherapists and chiropractors Several shared and unique barriers and facilitators to using the stratified care approaches for non-specific LBP among Canadian physiotherapists and chiropractors were identified. Findings may help inform the design of tailored theory-based […]
Safety of Spinal Manipulation
Relating to safety in spinal manipulation, to the best of your knowledge, does your chiropractic institution have an adverse events reporting tool that collects this data in clinics or in students? #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Pain education in chiropractic institutions
What kind of formal education are the chiropractic schools teaching in terms of understanding pain? I know 11 years ago when I graduated we had a few lectures about nociception and the neural pathways and networks involved in bottom up processing. Things have significantly changed. This pic is a nice summary of the various factors […]
Norwegian Minister of Health visits private multi-disciplinary private hospital which includes chiropractors providing non surgical musculoskeletal care.
It isn't every day that the Norwegian Minister for Health visits your clinic. Yesterday was the official opening of our new clinic as part of a private hospital providing amongst other things orthopaedic surgery, as well as a full radiological service with 3 radiologists. We provide non-surgical musculoskeletal care including diagnostic ultrasound, chiropractic services and […]
Resistance Training should be a fundamental part of everyone’s lifestyle.
#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 Flashback 2014: Core Stability for Low Back Pain in Athletes
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Contemporary biopsychosocial exercise prescription for chronic low back pain: questioning core stability programs and considering context
Contemporary biopsychosocial exercise prescription for chronic low back pain: questioning core stability programs and considering contextThis commentary explores the importance of considering the biopsychosocial model and contextual factors when prescribing exercise. Diverse exercise programs for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) produce similar outcomes, without one specific exercise protocol demonstrating clear superiority. One clear […]
EBC Flashback 2013: Active Self Care with Craig Liebenson
Active care video: Dr. Liebenson demonstrates the 'Bird-Dog' exercise developed by Pr. Stuart McGill. Research has shown that muscular endurance is critical in back function and that this exercise when used correctly, can help improve outcomes in cases of functional lumbo-pelvic instability. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public […]
EBC Flashback 2013: Recognizing Flexion-Intolerance with Phillip Snell
This is my attempt to make sense of the pain neuroscience, rehab literature, and exercise literature for a type of back pain we all see daily. Thanks. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
State anxiety improves prediction of pain and pain-related disability after 12 weeks in patients with acute low back pain: a cohort study
State anxiety improves prediction of pain and pain-related disability after 12 weeks in patients with acute low back pain: a cohort study State anxiety in patients with ALBP improved prediction of CLBP, defined as pain and pain-related disability at 12 weeks. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health […]
Are within and/or between session improvements in pain and function prognostic of medium and long-term improvements in musculoskeletal problems? A systematic review
Are within and/or between session improvements in pain and function prognostic of medium and long-term improvements in musculoskeletal problems? A systematic review In this systematic review we included 13 studies that explored whether within session improvements in pain location, pain severity and function were prognostic of medium and/or long-term pain and/or functional outcomes. The findings […]
Combined aerobic and resistance training improves respiratory and exercise outcomes more than aerobic training in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised trial
Combined aerobic and resistance training improves respiratory and exercise outcomes more than aerobic training in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised trial In adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis, combined aerobic and resistance training improves functional exercise capacity and several respiratory outcomes more than a similar training regimen with aerobic training only. It is unclear whether the magnitude […]
Chiropractic treatment of older adults with neck pain with or without headache or dizziness: analysis of 288 Australian chiropractors’ self-reported views
Chiropractic treatment of older adults with neck pain with or without headache or dizziness: analysis of 288 Australian chiropractors’ self-reported views This is the first known study to investigate chiropractic care of older adults living with neck pain. Chiropractors report using well-established conservative techniques to manage neck pain in older adults. Our findings also indicate […]
Effects of exercise on skeletal muscles and tendons
Effects of exercise on skeletal muscles and tendons In this review, we examined the responses of skeletal muscles and tendons to exercise and their possible implications in the development of positive and negative effects associated with acute and chronic exercise such as muscle function changes, muscle soreness, and muscle and tendon hypertrophy. We contend that […]
Craving to Quit: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Smartphone App-Based Mindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation
Craving to Quit: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Smartphone App-Based Mindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation Although mindfulness training via smartphone app did not lead to reduced smoking rates compared with control, our findings provide preliminary evidence that mindfulness training via smartphone app may help lessen the association between craving and smoking, an effect that may […]
The Functional and Morphological Changes of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc after Applying Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
The Functional and Morphological Changes of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc after Applying Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study Maintenance of the lordotic curve appears to be one of the key factors to improve treatment outcomes of cervical traction in patients with cervical nerve root compression. Based on our results, we suggest C-LCCT […]
Association between parity and lumbar spine degenerative disorders in young women
Association between parity and lumbar spine degenerative disorders in young women This cross-sectional study shows that parity is associated with DDD and vertebral end plate changes. SNs were significantly associated with parity. Modic changes and DDD were less common in grand multipara and multipara young women than in primipara women. These results indicate that low […]
The role of estrogen in intervertebral disc degeneration
The role of estrogen in intervertebral disc degeneration Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a main contributor to low back and radicular pain, which imposes heavy economic burdens on society. However, the etiology and mechanism of IVDD are complex and still not completely clear. In particular, the role of estrogen in IVDD has not received much […]
Spontaneous back-pain alters randomness in functional connections in large scale brain networks
Spontaneous back-pain alters randomness in functional connections in large scale brain networks Back-pain is a salient percept known to affect brain regions. We studied random correlations in brain networks using random matrix theory. The brain networks were generated by fMRI scans obtained from a longitudinal back-pain study. Without modelling the neuronal interactions, we studied universal […]
Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Chiropractic Care on Back Pain in Quarter Horses
Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Chiropractic Care on Back Pain in Quarter Horses Chiropractic treatment by itself did not produce any significant changes in back pain, muscle hypertonicity, or trunk stiffness; however, there were improvements in trunk and pelvic flexion reflexes. The combination of laser therapy and chiropractic care seemed to provide additive effects […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Reduces Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Reduces Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. The results of this study suggest that n-3 FA dietary supplementation reduces systemic inflammation by lowering AA/EPA ratios in blood serum and has potential protective effects on the progression of spinal disc degeneration, as demonstrated by reduced needle injury-induced dehydration of intervertebral discs and reduced histological signs […]
Effect of ciliary-muscle contraction force on trapezius muscle activity during computer mouse work
Effect of ciliary-muscle contraction force on trapezius muscle activity during computer mouse work The current study confirmed earlier findings and showed that sustained levels of ciliary-muscle contraction force, during free gaze conditions and concurrent hand/arm movements, correlate with trapezius muscle activation levels across individuals. By disproving the notion that a personal trait drives the eye–neck […]
Effect of chronic idiopathic low back pain on the kinetic gait characteristics in different foot masks Author links open overlay panel
Effect of chronic idiopathic low back pain on the kinetic gait characteristics in different foot masks Author links open overlay panel The ground reaction forces and impulses in different areas of foot are affected by low back pain. Therefore, the kinetic gait analysis should be considered as an appropriate tool in evaluation and prescribing proper […]
High glycemic index and glycemic load diets as risk factors for insomnia: analyses from the Women’s Health Initiative
High glycemic index and glycemic load diets as risk factors for insomnia: analyses from the Women's Health Initiative The results suggest that high-GI diets could be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women. Substitution of high-GI foods with minimally processed, whole, fiber-rich carbohydrates should be evaluated as potential treatments of, and primary preventive measures […]
Examination of Overall Treatment Effect and the Proportion Attributable to Contextual Effect in Osteoarthritis: Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Examination of Overall Treatment Effect and the Proportion Attributable to Contextual Effect in Osteoarthritis: Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials The majority (75%) of the overall treatment effect in OA RCTs is attributable to contextual effects rather than the specific effect of treatments. Reporting overall treatment effect and PCE, in addition to traditional ES, permits a […]
Visual field dependence is associated with reduced postural sway, dizziness and falls in older people attending a falls clinic
Visual field dependence is associated with reduced postural sway, dizziness and falls in older people attending a falls clinic Compared to participants without VFD, participants with VFD demonstrated less movement of the centre of pressure across all visual conditions, were more likely to report space and motion discomfort and to have suffered more multiple falls […]
Projected U.S. State-Level Prevalence of Adult Obesity and Severe Obesity
Projected U.S. State-Level Prevalence of Adult Obesity and Severe Obesity Our analysis indicates that the prevalence of adult obesity and severe obesity will continue to increase nationwide, with large disparities across states and demographic subgroups. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain […]