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Effect of lumbar spinal manipulation on local and remote pressure pain threshold and pinprick sensitivity in asymptomatic individuals: a randomised trial

The mechanisms of clinical pain relief associated with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) are poorly understood. Our objective was to determine whether lumbar high-velocity low-amplitude SMT altered pressure pa...

Authors: Sasha L. Dorron, Barrett E. Losco, Peter D. Drummond and Bruce F. Walker

The influence of anatomy app use on chiropractic students’ learning outcomes: a randomised controlled trial

Anatomy apps supplement traditional learning; however, it is unknown if their use can improve students’ outcome. The present study examined whether the use of anatomy apps improved student performance on a neu...

Authors: Amanda J. Meyer, Norman J. Stomski, C. Dominique Losco and Anthony J. Armson

Association between sports type and overuse injuries of extremities in children and adolescents: a systematic review

Sporting activities can cause injuries and overuse injuries of the extremities (OIE) in children have been shown to be more common than injuries caused by trauma. The lower extremity is more frequently affecte...

Authors: Charlène Chéron, Christine Le Scanff and Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde

Does case misclassification threaten the validity of studies investigating the relationship between neck manipulation and vertebral artery dissection stroke? No

The purported relationship between cervical manipulative therapy (CMT) and stroke related to vertebral artery dissection (VAD) has been debated for several decades. A large number of publications, from case re...

Authors: Donald R. Murphy, Michael J. Schneider, Stephen M. Perle, Christopher G. Bise, Michael Timko and Mitchell Haas

Does case misclassification threaten the validity of studies investigating the relationship between neck manipulation and vertebral artery dissection stroke? Yes

For patients and health care providers who are considering spinal manipulative therapy of the neck, it is crucial to establish if it is a trigger for cervical artery dissection and/or stroke, and if it is, the...

Authors: Jessica K. Paulus and David E. Thaler

Serious bicycle crash injury in chiropractic practice – a case report of delayed diagnosis

Bicyclists are vulnerable road users and are at risk of serious spinal injury if involved in traffic crashes. In Denmark approximately 25 bicyclists are killed each year and some 20.000 bicycle related casualt...

Authors: Lars Uhrenholt

An indication of current views of Australian general practitioners towards chiropractic and osteopathy: a cross-sectional study

While the role of complementary medicine therapies such as chiropractic and osteopathy is yet to be clearly delineated in the Australian context, demand for these services remains high. The attitudes of genera...

Authors: Roger M. Engel, Robyn Beirman and Sandra Grace

Outcomes of a pilot study in chiropractic practices in Western Australia

This paper reports the quantitative outcomes of a mixed-methods pilot study of the characteristics and demographics of chiropractic practices and patients in Western Australia.

Authors: Lyndon G Amorin-Woods, Gregory F. Parkin-Smith, Lee Nedkoff and Colleen Fisher

Awareness of radiographic guidelines for low back pain: a survey of Australian chiropractors

Chiropractors have been shown to refer for lumbar radiography in clinical scenarios inconsistent with the current clinical guidelines for low back pain. It is unknown whether this is due to lack of adherence w...

Authors: Hazel J. Jenkins

Critique of a practice-based pilot study in chiropractic practices in Western Australia

Practice-based data collection can offer insight into the nature of chiropractic practice and contribute to resolving the conundrum of the chiropractic profession’s role in contemporary healthcare, subsequentl...

Authors: Lyndon G. Amorin-Woods, Gregory F. Parkin-Smith, Lee Nedkoff and Colleen Fisher

The factors and motivations behind United Kingdom chiropractic professional association membership: a survey of the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic Alumni

There are many professional associations representing chiropractors and chiropractic in the United Kingdom (UK). Each has its unique selling points (USPs) and chiropractors can choose to join as many as they l...

Authors: Sheena E. Wotherspoon and Peter W. McCarthy

Factors affecting return to work after injury or illness: best evidence synthesis of systematic reviews

Work disability is a major personal, financial and public health burden. Predicting future work success is a major focus of research.

Authors: Carol Cancelliere, James Donovan, Mette Jensen Stochkendahl, Melissa Biscardi, Carlo Ammendolia, Corrie Myburgh and J. David Cassidy

How comprehensively is evidence-based practice represented in councils on chiropractic education (CCE) educational standards: a systematic audit

The incorporation of evidence-based practice (EBP) is widely recognised as a necessary process for entry-level health professional training. Accreditation documents reflect the practice standards of health pro...

Authors: Stanley I. Innes, Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde and Bruce F. Walker

Who consults chiropractors in Victoria, Australia?: Reasons for attending, general health and lifestyle habits of chiropractic patients

COAST (Chiropractic Observational and Analysis STudy) reported the clinical practices of chiropractors. The aims of this study were to: 1) describe the chiropractic patient demographic and health characteristi...

Authors: Melanie J. Charity, Helena C. Britt, Bruce F. Walker, Jane M. Gunn, Kirsty Forsdike-Young, Barbara I. Polus and Simon D. French

A commentary on the implications of medication prescription rights for the chiropractic profession

There is a growing desire within the chiropractic profession to expand the scope of practice to include limited medication prescription rights for the treatment of spine-related and other musculoskeletal condi...

Authors: Peter C. Emary, Taco A. W. Houweling, Martin Wangler, Stephen J. Burnie, Katherine J. Hood and W. Mark Erwin

Erratum to: Quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials in chiropractic using the CONSORT checklist

Authors: Fay Karpouzis, Rod Bonello, Mario Pribicevic, Allan Kalamir and Benjamin T. Brown

The effectiveness and feasibility of an online educational program for improving evidence-based practice literacy: an exploratory randomized study of US chiropractors

Online education programs are becoming a popular means to disseminate knowledge about evidence-based practice (EBP) among healthcare practitioners. This mode of delivery also offers a viable and potentially su...

Authors: Michael Schneider, Roni Evans, Mitchell Haas, Matthew Leach, Louise Delagran, Cheryl Hawk, Cynthia Long, Gregory D. Cramer, Oakland Walters, Corrie Vihstadt and Lauren Terhorst

Children and adolescents presenting to chiropractors in Norway: National Health Insurance data and a detailed survey

The idea of chiropractors treating children is controversial, yet many parents seek chiropractic care for their children. The reasons for this are not well documented. Part one of this study aimed to document ...

Authors: Anna Allen-Unhammer, Francis J. H. Wilson and Lise Hestbaek

Whose pain is it anyway? Comparability of pain reports from children and their parents

There is a high demand for robust research into understanding the scope and consequences of musculoskeletal pain in children. An important part of this involves clarifying issues surrounding its measurement, n...

Authors: Steven J. Kamper, Kristina Boe Dissing and Lise Hestbaek

The boot camp program for lumbar spinal stenosis: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causing neurogenic claudication is a leading cause of pain, disability and loss of independence in older adults. The prevalence of lumbar spinal stenosis is growing rapidly due to ...

Authors: Carlo Ammendolia, Pierre Côté, Y. Raja Rampersaud, Danielle Southerst, Brian Budgell, Claire Bombardier and Gillian Hawker

Health care encounters in Danish chiropractic practice from a consumer perspectives - a mixed methods investigation

Perceived value is the key ingredient to carving and maintaining a competitive business niche. The opportunities to interact with consumers to understand and enhance perceived value are termed ‘touch points’. ...

Authors: Corrie Myburgh, Eleanor Boyle, Johanne Brinch Larsen and Henrik Wulff Christensen

Erratum to: Spinal manipulative therapy, Graston technique® and placebo for non-specific thoracic spine pain: a randomised controlled trial

Authors: Amy L. Crothers, Simon D. French, Jeff J. Hebert and Bruce F. Walker

Perception of peer physical examination in two Australian osteopathy programs

Peer physical examination (PPE) is an efficient and practical educational approach whereby students can practise their examination skills on each other before commencing clinical practice with actual patients....

Authors: Brett Vaughan and Sandra Grace

The immediate effect of multiple mechanical impulses on electromyography and pressure pain threshold of lumbar latent trigger points: an experimental study

Myofascial pain is a common syndrome, which has not been studied extensively in the low back. Despite a variety of manual and instrument assisted interventions available, little work has targeted the possible ...

Authors: Bert Ameloot and Jeff Bagust

The new chiropractic

Physical manipulation and manual therapies are thousands of years old. The most popular western world iteration of these therapies is delivered by chiropractors. It can be argued that the collective public hea...

Authors: Bruce F. Walker

Quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials in chiropractic using the CONSORT checklist

Reviews indicate that the quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in the medical literature is less than optimal, poor to moderate, and require improving. However, the reporting quality of ...

Authors: Fay Karpouzis, Rod Bonello, Mario Pribicevic, Allan Kalamir and Benjamin T. Brown

Dose–response of spinal manipulation for cervicogenic headache: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Cervicogenic headache is a prevalent and costly pain condition commonly treated by chiropractors. There is evidence to support the effectiveness for spinal manipulation, but the dose of treatment required to a...

Authors: Linda Hanson, Mitchell Haas, Gert Bronfort, Darcy Vavrek, Craig Schulz, Brent Leininger, Roni Evans, Leslie Takaki and Moni Neradilek

Perceptions of the quality of the therapeutic alliance in chiropractic care in The Netherlands: a cross-sectional survey

Research in various medical fields demonstrates a consistent and positive association between clinical outcomes and the quality of the therapeutic alliance between the patient and clinician. The aim of this st...

Authors: Nicoline M. Lambers and Jennifer E. Bolton

Match injuries in amateur Rugby Union: a prospective cohort study - FICS Biennial Symposium Second Prize Research Award

The majority of Rugby Union (rugby) players participate at the amateur level. Knowledge of player characteristics and injury risks is predominantly ascertained from studies on professional or junior athletes i...

Authors: Michael S. Swain, Reidar P. Lystad, Nicholas Henschke, Christopher G. Maher and Steven J. Kamper

Spinal manipulative therapy, Graston technique® and placebo for non-specific thoracic spine pain: a randomised controlled trial

Few controlled trials have assessed the efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for thoracic spine pain. No high quality trials have been performed to test the efficacy and effectiveness of Graston Techn...

Authors: Amy L. Crothers, Simon D. French, Jeff J. Hebert and Bruce F. Walker

Assessing patient-centered care in patients with chronic health conditions attending chiropractic practice: protocol for a mixed-methods study

The management of chronic health conditions increasingly requires an organized, coordinated, and patient-centered approach to care. The Chronic Care Model (CCM) has been adopted in primary care to improve care...

Authors: Kent Jason Stuber, Mark Langweiler, Silvano Mior and Peter William McCarthy

Bladder metastasis presenting as neck, arm and thorax pain: a case report

A case of metastatic carcinoma secondary to urothelial carcinoma presenting as musculoskeletal pain is reported. A brief review of urothelial and metastatic carcinoma including clinical presentation, diagnosti...

Authors: Clinton J. Daniels, Pamela J. Wakefield and Glenn A. Bub

Spinal myxopapillary ependymoma in an adult male presenting with recurrent acute low back pain: a case report

Spinal intramedullary ependymomas are very rare and occur more commonly in the cervical and upper thoracic regions. These neoplasms tend to manifest in young adulthood, and patients typically present with mild...

Authors: Dean Petersen and Reidar P. Lystad

Nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenoma: a case report from the patient perspective

Nonfunctioning pituitary macroadenoma (NFPA) is a tumour of the endocrine system that is virtually always benign and can be difficult to detect. This case report is presented from the patient’s perspective to ...

Authors: Craig A. Bauman, James D. Milligan, Tammy Labreche and John J. Riva

Reliability and measurement error of frontal and horizontal 3D spinal motion parameters in 219 patients with chronic low back pain

In order for measurements to be clinically useful, data on psychometric conditions such as reliability should be available in the population for which the measurements are intended to be used. This study compr...

Authors: Steen Harsted, Rune M. Mieritz, Gert Bronfort and Jan Hartvigsen

Importance of psychological factors for the recovery from a first episode of acute non-specific neck pain - a longitudinal observational study

The influence of psychological factors on acute neck pain is sparsely studied. In a secondary analysis of prospectively collected data, this study investigated how several psychological factors develop in the ...

Authors: Brigitte Wirth, B. Kim Humphreys and Cynthia Peterson

Understanding clinical reasoning in osteopathy: a qualitative research approach

Clinical reasoning has been described as a process that draws heavily on the knowledge, skills and attributes that are particular to each health profession. However, the clinical reasoning processes of practit...

Authors: Sandra Grace, Paul Orrock, Brett Vaughan, Raymond Blaich and Rosanne Coutts

Multimodal care for the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand: a systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration

Musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand are associated with pain, functional impairment and decreased productivity in the general population. Combining several interventions in a multim...

Authors: Deborah Sutton, Douglas P. Gross, Pierre Côté, Kristi Randhawa, Hainan Yu, Jessica J. Wong, Paula Stern, Sharanya Varatharajan, Danielle Southerst, Heather M. Shearer, Maja Stupar, Rachel Goldgrub, Gabrielle van der Velde, Margareta Nordin, Linda J. Carroll and Anne Taylor-Vaisey

Acknowledgement of manuscript reviewers 2015

The editor of Chiropractic & Manual Therapies would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 23 (2015).

Authors: Bruce F. Walker

Chiropractors’ perception of occupational stress and its influencing factors: a qualitative study using responses to open-ended questions

Job stress and emotional exhaustion have been shown to have a negative impact on the helping professional. The development and causal relations of job stress and emotional exhaustion are rather unclear in the ...

Authors: Shawn Williams

Absence of low back pain to demarcate an episode: a prospective multicentre study in primary care

It has been proposed that an episode of low back pain (LBP) be defined as: “a period of pain in the lower back lasting for more than 24 h preceded and followed by a period of at least 1 month without LBP”. Pre...

Authors: Andreas Eklund, Irene Jensen, Malin Lohela-Karlsson, Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde and Iben Axén

Sick leave and healthcare utilisation in women reporting pregnancy related low back pain and/or pelvic girdle pain at 14 months postpartum

Pregnancy related low back pain (PLBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are considered common complications of pregnancy. The long-term consequences for women with persistent PLBP/PGP postpartum are under-investig...

Authors: Cecilia Bergström, Margareta Persson and Ingrid Mogren

Conservative care with or without manipulative therapy in the management of back and neck pain in Danish children aged 9–15. Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Complaints in the musculoskeletal system often start early in life and back and neck pain in children are well-established predictors for similar problems in adulthood. Despite lack of evidence of effectivenes...

Authors: Kristina Boe Dissing, Jan Hartvigsen, Niels Wedderkopp and Lise Hestbæk

An anatomical study of arcuate foramen and its clinical implications: a case report

The objective of this paper is to describe the relationship of the vertebral artery (VA) to the Atlas (C1) in the sub-occipital region in the presence of arcuate foramen; and discuss the clinical implications ...

Authors: Salman Afsharpour, Kathryn T. Hoiriis, R. Bruce Fox and Samuel Demons

Similarities and differences of graduate entry-level competencies of chiropractic councils on education: a systematic review

Councils of Chiropractic Education (CCE) indirectly influence patient care and safety through their role of ensuring the standards of training delivered by chiropractic educational institutions. This is achiev...

Authors: Stanley I. Innes, Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde and Bruce F. Walker

Does an online psychological intervention improve self-efficacy and disability in people also receiving Multimodal Manual Therapy for chronic low back pain compared to Multimodal Manual Therapy alone? Design of a randomized controlled trial

Various interventions are available for the treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP), including Manual Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the addi...

Authors: M. John Petrozzi, Andrew Leaver, Mairwen K. Jones, Paulo H. Ferreira, Sidney M. Rubinstein and Martin G. Mackey

Acute thoracolumbar pain due to cholecystitis: a case study

This article describes and discusses the case of an adult female with cholecystitis characterized on initial presentation as acute thoracolumbar pain.

Authors: Chris T. Carter

Does cervical lordosis change after spinal manipulation for non-specific neck pain? A prospective cohort study

The association between cervical lordosis (sagittal alignment) and neck pain is controversial. Further, it is unclear whether spinal manipulative therapy can change cervical lordosis. This study aimed to deter...

Authors: Michael Shilton, Jonathan Branney, Bas Penning de Vries and Alan C. Breen

Wearing American Football helmets increases cervicocephalic kinaesthetic awareness in “elite” American Football players but not controls

While there have been investigations into the reduced neck injury rate of wearing protective helmets, there is little information on its effects on normal kinaesthetic neck function. This study aims to quantif...

Authors: Peter W. McCarthy, Phillip J. Hume, Andrew I. Heusch and Sally D. Lark

The accuracy of diagnostic ultrasound imaging for musculoskeletal soft tissue pathology of the extremities: a comprehensive review of the literature

Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound imaging (MSK-DUSI) has been growing outside the traditional radiology speciality. Increased use of this technology has been reported in several healthcare settings, howeve...

Authors: Rogan E A Henderson, Bruce F. Walker and Kenneth J. Young