Constructing a philosophy of chiropractic: evolving worldviews and modern foundation
Conclusion Palmer's development of chiropractic and its philosophy was a reaction to the challenges and promises of modernity. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Constructing a philosophy of chiropractic: evolving worldviews and premodern roots
Conclusion Without accounting for chiropractic’s origins as a reflection of the unique time, place, and culture, in terms of the evolution of worldviews through history, any approach to construct or reconstruct a philosophy of chiropractic will potentially miss the seminal feature of chiropractic’s emergence. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Use of the term subluxation in publications during the formative years of the chiropractic profession
Publication date: December 2011 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 18, Issue 1 Author(s): Claire Johnson The term subluxation has come to have different meanings for different health care professions in the United States for over the past century. This controversy has resulted in some contention both internal and external to the chiropractic profession. Some current factions within the chiropractic profession hold the term subluxation to be synonymous with the identity of chiropractic itself; however, this term was not solely used by chiropractic during its formative years. The purpose of this article i...
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In response to “The Knowledge of Our Knowledge”: a reflection on McAndrews’ view of epistemology
Publication date: December 2012 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 19, Issue 1 Author(s): James Winterstein This commentary considers one of the articles published in the first volume of this journal and reflects on the status of research and knowledge at that time. The chiropractic profession has witnessed advancement in the use of the scientific method in the past several decades, and scholarly journals have helped support this substantial growth. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
In response to “The Knowledge of Our Knowledge”: 2 decades and not much has changed
Publication date: December 2012 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 19, Issue 1 Author(s): Louis Sportelli DC The chiropractic profession has struggled with how it is viewed and perceived by those within the profession and the powerful forces outside the profession. This commentary suggests that the vast majority of professional unrest is largely due to lines drawn upon philosophical boundaries and how we perceive what we know. For the profession to advance, it is imperative that unsubstantiated claims are eliminated from our justification for being and that we continue to test theories using scientific ...
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The knowledge of our knowledge
Publication date: December 2012 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 19, Issue 1 Author(s): Jerome F. McAndrews This classic article was published in the first volume and issue of Philosophical Constructs for the Chiropractic Profession. In this paper, Dr. McAndrews reviews the use of the term “philosophy” in chiropractic and urges the chiropractic profession to consider the use and misuse of this term. Reprinted with permission from McAndrews JF. The Knowledge of Our Knowledge. Philosophical Constructs for the Chiropractic Profession. 1991;1:14-17. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Conventional medical attitudes to using a traditional medicine vodou-based model of pain management: survey of French dentists and the proposal of a pain model to facilitate integration
Conclusion This study showed that traditional healers used conventional concepts and conventional practitioners could use traditional concepts. This suggests that conventional allopathic medical providers have the capacity to integrate biomedical concepts and other therapeutic and explanatory models. This information may be helpful to understand and improve risk management by anticipating and preventing potential reasons for failure in TM integration strategies and to enhance communication between patients, healers, and physicians to optimize TM or complementary and alternative medicine integration. (Source: Journal of Chi...
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Teaching, leadership, scholarly productivity, and level of activity in the chiropractic profession: a study of graduates of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic radiology residency program
Conclusion Radiology residency LACC graduates are professionally active, particularly in education, and demonstrate scholarly productivity. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Multiple views to address diversity issues: an initial dialog to advance the chiropractic profession
Publication date: December 2012 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 19, Issue 1 Author(s): Claire Johnson , Lisa Zaynab Killinger , Mark G. Christensen , John K. Hyland , John P. Mrozek , R. Fred Zuker , Anupama Kizhakkeveettil , Stephen M. Perle , Tolu Oyelowo The purpose of this article is to provide expert viewpoints on the topic of diversity in the chiropractic profession, including cultural competency, diversity in the profession, educational and clinical practice strategies for addressing diversity, and workforce issues. Over the next decades, changing demographics in North America will alt...
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The John A. Sweaney Lecture: Durbin, South Africa, April 2013, given by Dr Louis Sportelli. The 100 year test: can that tell us something?
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 20, Issue 1 Author(s): Louis Sportelli The following is The John A. Sweaney Lecture delivered by Dr Louis Sportelli at the Biannual Assembly of the World Federation of Chiropractic in Durban, South Africa, on April 12, 2013. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The John A. Sweaney Lecture: Vilamoura, Portugal, May 2007, given by Dr John A. Sweaney. Chiropractic: in pursuit of professionalism
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 20, Issue 1 Author(s): John A. Sweaney The following is The John A. Sweaney Lecture delivered by Dr John A. Sweaney at the Biannual Assembly of the World Federation of Chiropractic in Vilamoura, Portugal, on May 16, 2007. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The John A. Sweaney Lecture: origins
Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 20, Issue 1 Author(s): David Chapman-Smith The following is a description of the origins of The John A. Sweaney Lecture, which is given at each of the World Federation of Chiropractic's biannual assemblies. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Weight gain as a consequence of living a modern lifestyle: a discussion of barriers to effective weight control and how to overcome them
Conclusion People need to be educated about the modern lifestyle factors that prevent effective weight management. Without this knowledge and the associated practical application of lifestyle choices that prevent weight gain, becoming overweight or obese appears to be an unavoidable consequence of living a modern lifestyle. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Straight chiropractic philosophy as a barrier to Medicare compliance: a discussion of 5 incongruent issues
Conclusion The Medicare version of chiropractic practice is not consistent with traditional straight chiropractic philosophy, which may play a role in preventing Medicare compliance. The chiropractic profession may need to consider the fashion in which “philosophy” as it relates to technique and practice is presented to students and doctors to facilitate compliance with the documentation requirements of Medicare. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Beyond spinal manipulation: should Medicare expand coverage for chiropractic services? A review and commentary on the challenges for policy makers
Conclusions The barriers that were identified in this study can be addressed. To overcome these barriers, the chiropractic profession and individual physicians must assume responsibility for correcting deficiencies in compliance and documentation; further research needs to be done to evaluate chiropractic services; and effectiveness of extended episodes of preventive chiropractic care should be rigorously evaluated. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services policies related to chiropractic reimbursement should be reexamined using the same standards applicable to other health care providers. The integration of chiropractic...
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Humanities - October 13, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
