Combining Spinal Manipulation With Standard Counseling for Tobacco Cessation: Results of a Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a randomized clinical trial on the effectiveness of combining spinal manipulation (SM) with standard tobacco cessation counseling. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - November 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kevin A. Rose, Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, Gena E. Kadar, Mark Losack Source Type: research
Clinical Effectiveness of Dry Needling Immediately After Application on Myofascial Trigger Point in Upper Trapezius Muscle
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dry needling (DN) on pain intensity and pressure pain threshold (PPT) compared with ischemic compression (IC) immediately and 48 hours after each treatment session in individuals with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 31, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Maryam Ziaeifar, Amir Massoud Arab, Mohammad Reza Nourbakhsh Source Type: research
Effects of Mattress Material on Body Pressure Profiles in Different Sleeping Postures
This study compared the body contact pressure profiles of 2 types of mattresses: latex and polyurethane. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 31, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Fan-Zhe Low, Matthew Chin-Heng Chua, Pan-Yin Lim, Chen-Hua Yeow Source Type: research
Posterior, Lateral, and Anterior Hip Pain Due to Musculoskeletal Origin: A Narrative Literature Review of History, Physical Examination, and Diagnostic Imaging
The purpose of this study was to present a narrative review of the literature of musculoskeletal causes of adult hip pain, with special attention to history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 31, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Patrick J. Battaglia, Kevin D ’Angelo, Norman W. Kettner Source Type: research
Chiropractic Management of a Patient With Chronic Fatigue: A Case Report
The purpose of this case report was to describe the examination and management of a patient with chronic fatigue. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 17, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Christopher T. Arick Source Type: research
A Narrative Review of Lumbar Fusion Surgery With Relevance to Chiropractic Practice
The purpose of this narrative review was to describe the most common spinal fusion surgical procedures, address the clinical indications for lumbar fusion in degeneration cases, identify potential complications, and discuss their relevance to chiropractic management of patients after surgical fusion. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 17, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Clinton J. Daniels, Pamela J. Wakefield, Glenn A. Bub, James D. Toombs Source Type: research
Chiropractic Management of a Patient With Perineal Numbness After Arthroscopic Hip Surgery: A Case Report
The purpose of this case report is to describe the chiropractic management of a patient with postoperative perineal numbness as a result of hip arthroscopy. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 12, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Harold M. Olson, Andrew J. Zetocha, Courtney A. Olson Source Type: research
Comparison Between the Effects of Passive and Active Soft Tissue Therapies on Latent Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius Muscle in Women: Single-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of passive versus active soft tissue therapies on pain and ranges of motion in women with latent myofascial trigger points. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 10, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Marzieh Mohammadi Kojidi, Farshad Okhovatian, Abbas Rahimi, Alireza Akbaezade Baghban, Hadi Azimi Source Type: research
Effects of Action Observation Therapy in Patients Recovering From Total Hip Arthroplasty Arthroplasty: A Prospective Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of action observation therapy (AOT) compared with written information in patients submitted to a physical therapy program after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 4, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jorge Hugo Villafa ñe, Caterina Pirali, Maria Isgrò, Carla Vanti, Riccardo Buraschi, Stefano Negrini Source Type: research
A Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’s Guidelines for the Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis of Lyme Disease
The purpose of this paper is to review information regarding the current guidelines for the clinical laboratory diagnosis of Lyme disease as set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to chiropractic physicians and to discuss the clinical utility of this testing. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - October 4, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Caterina M. Miraglia Source Type: research
Chiropractic Management of a Patient With Neck-Tongue Syndrome: A Case Report
The purpose of this case report was to describe the chiropractic management of a patient with neck-tongue syndrome (NTS). (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - September 30, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Craig S. Roberts Source Type: research
Changes in Muscle Spasticity in Patients With Cerebral Palsy After Spinal Manipulation: Case Series
The purpose of this case series was to report quantitative changes in wrist muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy after 1 spinal manipulation (SM) and a 2-week course of treatment. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - September 26, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Oleh Kachmar, Taras Voloshyn, Mykhailo Hordiyevych Source Type: research
Influence of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation on Muscle Spasticity in Patients With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series
The purpose of this case series was to report quantitative changes in wrist muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy after 1 spinal manipulation (SM) and a 2-week course of treatment. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - September 26, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Oleh Kachmar, Taras Voloshyn, Mykhailo Hordiyevych Source Type: research
Combination of Hip Strengthening and Manipulative Therapy for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Case Report
The purpose of this case report is to describe the management of using a combination of hip strengthening and manipulative therapy (MT) for a patient with plantar fasciitis. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - September 14, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Bruno Dos Santos, Leticia Amaral Corr êa, Luciano Teixeira Santos, Ney Armando Meziat Filho, Thiago Lemos, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira Source Type: research
Using the MyoKinesthetic System to Treat Bilateral Chronic Knee Pain: A Case Study
The purpose of this case study was to report the effects of the MyoKinesthetic (MYK) system on pain, functional ability, and psychosocial well-being of a 20-year-old female collegiate softball athlete diagnosed with chronic bilateral knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)
Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine - September 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Valerie F. Stevenson, Russel T. Baker, James May, Alan Nasypany Source Type: research
