Background Young students with skeletal immaturity report an increasing number of musculoskeletal symptoms associated with daily use of heavy backpacks. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between heavy backpack use…
Introduction The reliability and validity of many evaluation tools leading to clinical decision-making for spinal manipulation are varied. We surveyed senior students and DC employees at one chiropractic college regarding 1) which analysis tools…
Objective and rationale: To report the effect of weekly chiropractic adjustments on a patient with reported chronic constipation. Design architecture: case report. Outcome measures: The outcome measures assessed were a…
Objectives This study aims to determine whether manipulative therapy of the hip joint can increase range of motion (ROM) and/or decrease pain in individuals experiencing symptomatic hip pain. Methods Non-disabled…
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) is quoted as saying, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” With these few words Picasso…
Objective: to review the literature on whiplash injury including an overview, collision mechanics, pathophysiology, neurobehavioral, imaging, treatment/management, prognosis, outcomes, and litigation. Design: an annotated bibliography. Methods: a literature search of…
Stickler’s syndrome is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder also known as hereditary progressive arthro-ophthalmopathy. It is estimated to affect 1 in 10,000 Americans. The clinical findings include myopia, retinal…
Objective: To investigate the use of an upper cervical low-force (UCLF) chiropractic procedure, based on a vertebral alignment model, in the management of neck pain and disability by assessing the…
This historical treatise documents the unbroken legacy of the West family of chiropractors which has fl ourished in Canada for over 100 years. Part I, unearths the origins, development and…