Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is commonly used by chiropractors, and much attention has been given to teaching students how to master it. Currently, over 20 chiropractic educational institutions use some type of force-sensing device (FSD) to teach students how to…
Background Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) benefits LBP patients, but its mechanism is not well documented. One hypothesis indicates that SMT restores interspinal movements. Ultrasound measurement (UM) of spinous process separation (SPS) assesses the intersegmental movements. Methods We used the test-retest…
Spinal manipulation learning requires intensive practice, which can cause injuries in students. Motor imagery (MI) paired with physical practice (PP) appears to be a suitable means to reduce the number of physical repetitions without decreasing skill outcomes. This study examines…
Objective To describe a case of a patient with chronic pruritus of the upper back and arms who underwent complete resolution of his complaint following a short course of chiropractic care. Case Presentation A 36-year-old male suffering with chronic, severe…
People who have a diagnosis of cancer may develop, or already have musculoskeletal conditions, just like any other person. However, discussion about potential benefits of chiropractic treatment to this group has generally been avoided related to the fear of misrepresentation.…
Objectives To: 1) develop/adapt and validate an instrument to measure patient safety attitudes and opinions of community-based spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) providers; 2) implement the instrument; and 3) compare results among healthcare professions. Methods A review of the literature and…