abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to review the demographic characteristics of Veterans Affairs (VA) chiropractic patients and to determine the level of appropriateness of chiropractic consultation requests within a VA chiropractic clinic. Information regarding the volume of requests and wait times for appoi...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Dunn AS,Towle JJ,McBrearty P,Fleeson SM

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to describe 2 representative cases of patients presenting to an osteopathic pain practice with signs and symptoms consistent with the fourth thoracic (T4) syndrome. In addition, this article reports the application of quantitative thermosensory testing and dynamometer strength testing...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Mellick GA,Mellick LB

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of chiropractic care in a multiclinic setting on sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activities using heart rate variability (HRV) analysis. METHODS:Physicians of chiropractic in private practice were provided with an HRV device to perform ana...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Zhang J,Dean D,Nosco D,Strathopulos D,Floros M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to present information from a series of patients with imaging findings of encroachment on the cervical spinal cord who were treated with chiropractic cervical manipulation. CASE SERIES:There were 27 patients (18 females, 9 males; age range, 23-65, mean age, 44.3 years) with neck ...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Murphy DR,Hurwitz EL,Gregory AA

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a standard 3-point lap-and-shoulder seat belt and car seat on the electromyogram (EMG) response of the cervical muscles to increasing low-velocity impacts in comparison with that of a rigid seat and 5-point restraint. METHODS:Seventeen healthy volunt...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Kumar S,Ferrari R,Narayan Y,Jones T

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate patient response to multiple impulse therapy provided by the PulStarFRAS (Sense Technology, Inc, Murrysville, Pa) for a variety of musculoskeletal symptoms encountered in clinical practice. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of patient files was used to determine symptomatic improvement over the...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Evans JM,Collins DL,Grundy RH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of the dissemination of the model public curriculum at one US chiropractic college on chiropractic interns during their outpatient clinical internship. METHODS:A retrospective pilot study was performed to evaluate the frequency of 9 patient clinical preventive health recommendations...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Globe GA,Azen SP,Valente T

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if the lateral gliding test for the cervical spine is a valid clinical test compared with radiological assessment as a tool for the diagnosis of intervertebral joint dysfunctions in the lower cervical spine in patients presenting with mechanical neck pain. METHODS:Twenty-five patients with mecha...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Fernández-de-las-Peñas C,Downey C,Miangolarra-Page JC

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To describe the low back pain (LBP) pattern at baseline; (2) to describe the long-term outcome pattern; (3) to investigate the presence of distinct subgroups in relation to outcome; (4) to establish whether short-term outcome is a predictor of long-term outcome. METHODS:A 3- to 6- and 12- to 18-month, m...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Leboeuf-Yde C,Axén I,Jones JJ,Rosenbaum A,Løvgren PW,Halasz L,Larsen K

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present diagnostic imaging findings of two cases of cervical myelopathy, with different etiologies, presenting to a chiropractic office. CLINICAL FEATURES:The patient with acute transverse myelitis had neck and upper back pain and nonspecific headaches for 40 years. The patient with posttraumatic syringom...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Patel SN,Kettner NW,Osbourne CA

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the interobserver reliability for measuring neck mobility in human subjects by means of an electromagnetic tracking device, the Flock-of-Birds system. METHODS:Two observers independently and in random order assessed the cervical range-of-motion in 30 subjects with a dysfunction in the neck and s...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Assink N,Bergman GJ,Knoester B,Winters JC,Dijkstra PU,Postema K

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a case of a simultaneous occurrence of an ossified stylohyoid ligament in a 56-year-old male cadaver and anomalies of the vertebral artery, and to consider the clinical implications for manipulative therapists. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME:Dissection showed a simultaneous occurrence of complete devel...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Cagnie B,Barbaix E,Vinck E,D'Herde K,Cambier D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present an overview of possible effects of Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM) and to offer chiropractic approaches and theories for treatment of a patient with severe visual dysfunction complicated by ACM. CLINICAL FEATURES:A young woman had complex optic nerve neuritis exacerbated by an ACM type I of the b...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Cuthbert S,Blum C

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to review the literature concerning distraction manipulation of the lumbar spine, particularly regarding physiological effects, clinical efficacy, and safety. DATA SOURCES:A search of the English language literature was conducted using the MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Chiropractic Re...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Gay RE,Bronfort G,Evans RL

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to identify differences in the diagnosis and treatment of nonspecific low back pain among 3 professional groups in the Netherlands: orthomanual physicians, manual therapists, and chiropractors. METHODS:Information was obtained from training materials from professional groups, literat...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： van de Veen EA,de Vet HC,Pool JJ,Schuller W,de Zoete A,Bouter LM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lumbar pathologies may cause the perception of leg pain, but the character of this pain has not been described. Diagnosis is often based on dermatomal charts, but observations reveal that the pain is not typically perceived on the skin. OBJECTIVE:To document the incidence of superficial versus deep pain loc...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Bove GM,Zaheen A,Bajwa ZH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical spine manipulation is most often performed to affect relief of musculoskeletal complaints of the head and neck. Performed typically without complication, this modality is thought to be a potential cause of cerebrovascular injury, although a cause-effect relation has yet to be established. To explore...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Kawchuk GN,Wynd S,Anderson T

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the origins of the anteroposterior (AP) open-mouth radiograph. METHODS:Searches in PubMed, standard radiography texts, and telephone interviews. RESULTS:The AP open-mouth radiograph has a long history of use in the chiropractic and medical professions. The view is taken to assess the upper cervi...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Hart J

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of the study was to investigate the hypoalgesic effects of a single spinal manipulation treatment on acute inflammatory reactions and pain induced by cutaneous application of capsaicin. METHODS:Twenty healthy subjects participated in the experiment, which consisted of 2 sessions. In both sessions,...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Mohammadian P,Gonsalves A,Tsai C,Hummel T,Carpenter T

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the characteristics of Australian adults who seek care for low back pain (LBP), including the type of care they choose and any factors associated with making those choices. DESIGN:A population-based mailed survey. SUBJECTS:An age, gender, and state stratified random sample of 2768 Australian ad...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Walker BF,Muller R,Grant WD

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the quality of research reports published in the chiropractic literature. Data Sources Original research articles, defined as those reporting studies that included primary data collection, published in the 13 Chiropractic Research Journal Editors Council member journals from January 1999 through F...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Long CR,Nick TG,Kao C

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent research has shown that Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement treatment technique for the elbow (MWM), a peripheral joint mobilization technique, produces a substantial and immediate pain relief in chronic lateral epicondylalgia (48% increase in pain-free grip strength).([1]) This hypoalgesic effect i...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Paungmali A,O'Leary S,Souvlis T,Vicenzino B

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) obtained from magnetic stimulation allow the measurement of the excitability of motor nerve cells. Although this technique is becoming widely used, its reliability has yet to be established. OBJECTIVE:To determine the reliability of MEPs and evaluate their stability. DESIGN:S...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Lefebvre R,Pépin A,Louis PF,Boucher JP

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minor side effects associated with chiropractic are common. However, little is known about their predictors or the effects of reactions on satisfaction and clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study are to compare the relative effects of cervical spine manipulation and mobilization on adverse...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Hurwitz EL,Morgenstern H,Vassilaki M,Chiang LM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, the reliability studies of iliac crest (IC) level used nominal scales and presented conflicting results. To perform the IC level measurement, we propose the use of a measurement device that is composed of an inclinometer mounted on a crest level tester that measures IC level in degrees. OBJECTIVES:...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Piva SR,Erhard RE,Childs JD,Hicks G,Al-Abdulmohsin H

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the chiropractic care of a patient medically diagnosed with Bell's palsy and discuss issues clinically relevant to this disorder, such as its epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, care, and prognosis. CLINICAL FEATURES:A 49-year-old woman with a medical diagnosis of Bell's palsy sought chiropractic ...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Alcantara J,Plaugher G,Van Wyngarden DL

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate (1) whether thoracolumbar posteroanterior (PA) stiffness differs between 2 conditions of ribcage movement: unconstrained and constrained, and (2) whether the effect of ribcage constraint on PA stiffness varies according to where the PA force is applied. DESIGN:Two-factor within-subjects design...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Chansirinukor W,Lee M,Latimer J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss the case of a 45-year-old woman, with a prior diagnosis of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1), complaining of low back and cervical spine pain with bilateral upper extremity paresthesias. CLINICAL FEATURES:The patient had a dull, achy, constant low-back pain of 4 months' duration, with mild headaches...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Gajeski BL,Kettner NW,Awwad EE,Boesch RJ

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinicians apply posteroanterior (PA) forces to the spine for both mobility assessment and certain spinal mobilization and manipulation treatments. Commonly applied forces include low-frequency sinusoidal oscillations (<2 Hz) as used in mobilization, single haversine thrusts (<0.5 seconds) as imparted in hig...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Keller TS,Colloca CJ

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reliability of a test depends on its standardization. Instrumental measurement of the reproducibility of the test is an effective way to evaluate the level of standardization obtained. Improved standardization is believed to yield greater reliability. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to measu...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Marcotte J,Normand MC,Black P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are conflicting views about whether expectation plays a role in patient satisfaction. No studies regarding the importance of patient expectations have been done in the chiropractic field. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the expectations of new patients consulting a chiropractor and to evaluate differences an...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Sigrell H

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social class, including educational level, is a strong predictor for health-related perceptions and behavior and for health outcomes in general. It is not known whether parental education has an effect on back pain in their offspring. OBJECTIVES:To establish whether parents' educational level is associated ...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Leboeuf-Yde C,Wedderkopp N,Andersen LB,Froberg K,Hansen HS

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss the clinical features of ganglioneuroma and to propose it as a differential diagnosis for a young patient suffering from chronic back pain. CLINICAL FEATURES:A 25-year-old patient suffered from chronic mid-thoracic pain and a history of scoliosis. The physical examination result was unremarkable; ...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Osterhouse MD,Kettner NW,Birrer PT,Mankamyer K

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the components of the Alberta Registered Massage Therapists Society (ARMTS) examination and their psychometric properties. METHODS:All 3 components of the ARMTS examination (knowledge, clinical judgement, and clinical skills) were administered to 112 candidates. The examination consisted of 2 wri...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Violato C,Salami L,Muiznieks S

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the chiropractic care of a patient with cervical subluxation and complaints associated with temporomandibular disorder. CLINICAL FEATURES:A 41-year-old woman had bilateral ear pain, tinnitus, vertigo, altered or decreased hearing acuity, and headaches. She had a history of ear infections, which h...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Alcantara J,Plaugher G,Klemp DD,Salem C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Full recoil golf swings have been implicated in back pain and injury in golfers. Evidence suggests that a restricted backswing may reduce the potential for injury without compromising performance. OBJECTIVE:To examine both golf swing performance and selected muscular actions of the trunk and shoulder during...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Bulbulian R,Ball KA,Seaman DR

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify the projection errors caused by the combining of selected x-axis translations with selected y-axis rotations as seen on plain film anteroposterior (AP) radiographs. STUDY DESIGN:A computer was used to model the projection of the lamina junction and points on the lateral body margins of a 2-dimen...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Coleman RR,Harrison DE,Bernard BB

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies exist on the prognostic value of demographic, clinical, or psychosocial factors on long-term outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain. OBJECTIVE:This study reports on long-term pain and disability outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain, evaluates predictors of long-term outcome...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Nyiendo J,Haas M,Goldberg B,Sexton G

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the views of chiropractors about timely return-to-work in treating patients with musculoskeletal injuries, to identify the approaches used by chiropractors when treating injured workers with musculoskeletal disorders, and to learn about chiropractors' perspectives on the barriers and facilitators ...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Côté P,Clarke J,Deguire S,Frank JW,Yassi A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the recovery pattern in chiropractic patients being treated for long-lasting or recurrent low back pain; in particular, to identify the minimum number of required treatments and the minimum number of days from the beginning of treatment to the occurrence of improvement. DESIGN:Prospective, unc...

journal_title：Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

authors： Stig LC,Nilsson Ø,Leboeuf-Yde C

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00