Spinal manipulation for fibromyalgia: a narrative review
Objectives The purpose of this review was to summarize the available literature on the use of spinal manipulative therapy for the management of fibromyalgia. Methods A narrative review of the…
Objectives The purpose of this review was to summarize the available literature on the use of spinal manipulative therapy for the management of fibromyalgia. Methods A narrative review of the…
Background: Stress fractures are troublesome injuries. Sites of occurrence are activity-related and specific anatomical sites are endemic to certain sports. Little is known about stress fracture patterns in golf. Objective:…
The brain utilizes glucose as its main source of energy. Traumatic brain injuries may alter the brain’s ability to shuttle glucose effectively; therefore, the symptoms experienced may be a signal…
Objective: This study endeavoured to determine the agreement between the standard pencil and paper pain VAS (pVAS) and a realtively newly designed plastic mechanical (slide-rule) VAS (mVAS) in assessing cervical…
A single case study is presented in which the use of the pressure pain threshold meter (PPT) allows for the objective evaluation of the treatment effect of spinal manipulation. A…
Objective: This case study chronicled the assessment, treatment and management of two adolescent patients presenting with acute knee pain, diagnosed as medial meniscus tear, with or without a medial collateral…
Background Scientific evidence suggests many health benefits are associated with sport participation. However, high intensity participation may be related to an increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Objectives This study aims…
This biographical study investigates the complex tribulations and impressive accomplishments of Dr. Colin Greenshields. Part I (the Formative Years) goes back to his ancestors in Great Britain and forward to…
Early sport specialization (ESS) refers to intense year round training in a specific sport with the exclusion of other sports at a young age. This approach to training is heavily debated and there…