Research Posts

Does manual therapy affect functional and biomechanical outcomes of a sit-to-stand task in a population with low back pain? A preliminary analysis
Does manual therapy affect functional and biomechanical outcomes of a sit-to-stand task in a population with low back pain? A preliminary analysis These findings provide preliminary evidence that MT might influence the biomechanical and functional performance of an STS task in populations with LBP. The MT intervention in this study involved a combination of spinal […]
Effectiveness of Cervical Spine High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust Added to Behavioral Education, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Exercise in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) With Myalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of Cervical Spine High Velocity Low Amplitude Thrust Added to Behavioral Education, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Exercise in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) With Myalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial Both groups improved over time, however, differences between groups were small. Significant differences between groups were noted for JFLS, TSK-TMD, and GROC. The additive clinical […]
Lumbar lordosis reduction and disc bulge may correlate with multifidus muscle fatty infiltration in patients with single-segment degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar lordosis reduction and disc bulge may correlate with multifidus muscle fatty infiltration in patients with single-segment degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis The disc bulge at the stenosis segment and lumbar lordosis reduction may be correlated with fatty infiltration in the multifidus muscles at L5-S1 in patients with L4-5 single-segment DLSS #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education […]
Age-related changes to the craniocervical ligaments in asymptomatic subjects: a prospective MR study
Age-related changes to the craniocervical ligaments in asymptomatic subjects: a prospective MR study The craniocervical ligaments show a variable degree of signal intensity and thickness in asymptomatic adults. We postulate that these changes can be due to normal aging or due to repetitive microtrauma. We propose a new grading system to evaluate changes to the […]
Identifying spinal afferent (sensory) nerve endings that innervate the marrow cavity and periosteum using anterograde tracing
Identifying spinal afferent (sensory) nerve endings that innervate the marrow cavity and periosteum using anterograde tracing Spinal afferent nerve endings did not express TH, and lacked the cylindrical morphology around blood vessels characteristic of sympathetic innervation. This approach to selective labeling of sensory nerve terminal endings will help to better identify how different sub‐populations of […]
Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Management of Low Back Disorders
Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Management of Low Back Disorders Quality evidence to guide the treatment of LBP is available. Detailed algorithms have been developed using the quality evidence where available, with supplementation with the Panel's expert opinions (ie, consensus guidance). Acute LBP is best initially treated with directional stretching, progressive aerobic exercise, management of kinesiophobia, […]
Risk factors for episodes of back pain in emerging adults. A systematic review
Risk factors for episodes of back pain in emerging adults. A systematic review There is moderate quality evidence that a history of back pain is a risk factor for back pain. There are inconsistent associations for age, sex, height, BMI, smoking and activity level. No associations were found between job satisfaction and structural imaging findings […]
Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived GABAergic interneuron transplants attenuate neuropathic pain
Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived GABAergic interneuron transplants attenuate neuropathic pain "Neuropathic pain causes severe suffering, and most patients are resistant to current therapies. A core element of neuropathic pain is the loss of inhibitory tone in the spinal cord. Previous studies have shown that foetal GABAergic neuron precursors can provide relief from pain. However, […]
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery in Middle-Aged Patients With Meniscal Symptoms: A 5-Year Follow-up of a Prospective, Randomized Study
Knee Arthroscopic Surgery in Middle-Aged Patients With Meniscal Symptoms: A 5-Year Follow-up of a Prospective, Randomized Study Knee arthroscopic surgery combined with an exercise program provided no additional long-term benefit after 5 years compared with the exercise program alone in middle-aged patients with meniscal symptoms. Surgical outcomes were better in patients without mechanical symptoms than […]
How Radiology Is Rethinking Lead Aprons
How Radiology Is Rethinking Lead Aprons #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Association Between Lumbopelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women: A Cross Sectional Study
Association Between Lumbopelvic Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women: A Cross Sectional Study Our findings corroborate and extend recent research supporting the hypothesis that a high proportion of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is present among women with lumbopelvic pain. Specifically, increased pelvic floor muscle pressure-pain sensitivity represented the most frequent characteristic, the clinical implications […]
Effects of in vivo fatigue-induced subchondral bone microdamage on the mechanical response of cartilage-bone under a single impact compression
Effects of in vivo fatigue-induced subchondral bone microdamage on the mechanical response of cartilage-bone under a single impact compression Results indicated that stiffness of cartilage-bone and those associated with the SCB decreased with increasing grade of damage. Whole specimen stiffness also increased, and relative energy loss decreased with higher TMD, whereas bone volume fraction of […]
Updated Understanding of the Degenerative Disc Diseases – Causes Versus Effects – Treatments, Studies and Hypothesis
Withdrawal Notice: Updated Understanding of the Degenerative Disc Diseases - Causes Versus Effects - Treatments, Studies and Hypothesis "Biological transformations controlled by the mind can be applied by men and women in order to improve their quality of life and cure degenerative disc diseases and chronic inflammations illnesses." #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based […]
Normative Responses to Clinical Tests for Cervicogenic Dizziness: Clinical Cervical Torsion Test and Head-Neck Differentiation Test
Normative Responses to Clinical Tests for Cervicogenic Dizziness: Clinical Cervical Torsion Test and Head-Neck Differentiation Test Confirmation of the high specificity of these clinical tests with the method used in this study to conduct and interpret the results will allow future research to determine the sensitivity of these clinical measures in a population with CGD […]
Response of the autonomic activity to stress provocation in females with cervicogenic headache compared to asymptomatic controls: a cross-sectional study
Response of the autonomic activity to stress provocation in females with cervicogenic headache compared to asymptomatic controls: a cross-sectional study Females with episodic cervicogenic headache reacted less to cognitive stress provocation. Recuperation after such provocation was absent. More research is needed to associate autonomous responses with a possible chronification process. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education […]
A Systematic Review of the Diagnostic Criteria Used to Select Participants in Randomised Controlled Trials of Interventions Used to Treat Cervicogenic Headache
A Systematic Review of the Diagnostic Criteria Used to Select Participants in Randomised Controlled Trials of Interventions Used to Treat Cervicogenic Headache This systematic review evidences the heterogeneity in the clinical characteristics used to diagnose CeH in participants recruited in randomized controlled trials. It raises a significant concern about the usefulness of currently available randomized […]
The inflammatory response in the regression of lumbar disc herniation
The inflammatory response in the regression of lumbar disc herniation LDH spontaneous resorption is well documented clinically and in preclinical studies. Spine surgeons are becoming increasingly aware of this phenomenon and many recognize the usefulness of conservative treatment for LDH and advise patients accordingly. Different forms of nonsurgical treatments should be exhausted before considering surgery […]
The regulation of the homeostasis and regeneration of peripheral nerve is distinct from the CNS and independent of a stem cell population
The regulation of the homeostasis and regeneration of peripheral nerve is distinct from the CNS and independent of a stem cell population In summary, we report that peripheral nerve provides a further example of the diverse mechanisms by which tissues maintain themselves and repair following injury. In the adult, peripheral nerve is highly quiescent yet […]
Association of egg intake with blood lipids, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 177,000 people in 50 countries
Association of egg intake with blood lipids, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in 177,000 people in 50 countries In 3 large international prospective studies including ∼177,000 individuals, 12,701 deaths, and 13,658 CVD events from 50 countries in 6 continents, we did not find significant associations between egg intake and blood lipids, mortality, or major CVD events. […]
A temporary disc-like structure at the median atlanto-axial joint in human fetuses
A temporary disc-like structure at the median atlanto-axial joint in human fetuses We found that a relatively lower or shorter dens accompanied a thicker and larger disk in the median atlanto-axial joint. Without compression from the dens, incomplete degeneration might occur. Currently there is no information on the association of the disk with anomalies of […]
A Review of the History, Anatomy, and Development of the C1 Spinal Nerve
A Review of the History, Anatomy, and Development of the C1 Spinal Nerve The C1 spinal nerve is a fascinating anatomic structure owing to its wide range of variations. Throughout history, understanding of the cranial and spinal nerves has probably influenced the current conception of this nerve among anatomists. Located at the craniocervical junction, the […]
Consensus recommendations on the classification, definition and diagnostic criteria of hip-related pain in young and middle-aged active adults from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018
Consensus recommendations on the classification, definition and diagnostic criteria of hip-related pain in young and middle-aged active adults from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018 Future research on conditions with hip-related pain as the main symptom should include high-quality prospective studies on aetiology and prognosis. The most common hip conditions in active adults […]
So, what is chiropractic? Summary and reflections on a series of papers in Chiropractic and Manual Therapies
So, what is chiropractic? Summary and reflections on a series of papers in Chiropractic and Manual Therapies Papers in this series have again revealed deeply rooted disagreements within the chiropractic profession about what chiropractic is, and what it should be, as a profession [13, 19, 20], as well as disagreements and variation in relation to […]
Determining the Sites of Neural Adaptations to Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Determining the Sites of Neural Adaptations to Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis There are subtle neural adaptations following resistance-training involving both cortical and subcortical adaptations that act to increase motoneurone activation and likely contribute to the training-related increase in muscle strength. #science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation […]
High-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation (HVLA) does not alter three-dimensional position of sacroiliac joint in healthy men: A quasi-experimental study
High-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation (HVLA) does not alter three-dimensional position of sacroiliac joint in healthy men: A quasi-experimental study HVLA does not alter mobility of the SIJ in healthy individuals. There were trends towards an increase in mobility of the treated SIJ and reduction in the opposing one. Further studies are required to assess mobility of […]
Impact of blinding on estimated treatment effects in randomised clinical trials: meta-epidemiological study
Impact of blinding on estimated treatment effects in randomised clinical trials: meta-epidemiological study No evidence was found for an average difference in estimated treatment effect between trials with and without blinded patients, healthcare providers, or outcome assessors. These results could reflect that blinding is less important than often believed or meta-epidemiological study limitations, such as […]
Sham surgical procedures for pain intervention result in significant improvements in pain: systematic review and meta-analysis
Sham surgical procedures for pain intervention result in significant improvements in pain: systematic review and meta-analysis Sham surgery is associated with a large improvement in pain and other subjective patient-reported outcomes but with relatively small effect on objective outcomes. Sham surgeries are overwhelmingly safe. The magnitude of this effect should be used when planning future […]
British Chiropractic Association Conference 2018: Words Matter!
#science #chiropractor #chiropractic #research #education #evidence based #patient centered #interprofessional #collaborative #rehabilitation #public health #spinal health #musculoskeletal health #ethics #pain #function #disability #QOL #knowledgetranslation
Serum Tau Fragments Predict Return to Play in Concussed Professional Ice Hockey Players
Serum Tau fragments predict return to play in concussed professional hockey players "The diagnosis of sports-related concussion is mainly based on subjective clinical symptoms and neuropsychological tests. Thus, reliable brain injury biomarkers to assess when it is safe to return to play are highly desirable. The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the […]
Chiropractor Stephanie Mathieson, DC, PhD Published in World’s Highest Ranking Research Journal
Trial of Pregabalin for Acute and Chronic Sciatica Recent PhD recipient and chiropractor, Stephanie Mathieson, has had her ground breaking work published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). The journal boasts an impact factor of over 59, with more than 600, 000 readers each week. We were able to conduct an interview with […]