Food cravings during the first week of concussion
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…
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Agreement between 2 pain visual analogue scales, by age and area of complaint in neck and low back pain subjects: the standard pen and paper VAS versus plastic mechanical sliderule VAS
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…
Pressure pain threshold evaluation of the effect of spinal manipulation on chronic neck pain: a single case study
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…
Two cases of medial knee pain involving the medial coronary ligament in adolescents treated with conservative rehabilitation therapy
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…
Analyzing injuries among university-level athletes: prevalence, patterns and risk factors
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…
Colin A. Greenshields, DC: the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College’s first graduate
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…
A case of early sports specialization in an adolescent athlete
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…
Unexpected Salter-Harris type II fracture of the proximal phalanx of the second toe: a chiropractic perspective
Objectives: To discuss the diagnosis and management of a Salter-Harris type II fracture in a nine-year-old girl who was managed conservatively. Clinical Features: A nine-year-old girl fell while playing in…
Conservative management of a case of medial epicondylosis in a recreational squash player
Objective: This case study was conducted to evaluate the treatment and management of a patient presenting with medial elbow pain diagnosed as medial epicondylosis. Case: A 35 year old male…