Introduction: A biomechanical analysis of the spine is important for understanding its response to different loading environments. Although substantial information exists on the dynamic response
Abstract: Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) has based its methods on a systematic protocol developed to determine the functional short leg or the “pelvic deficient
Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Surface electromyographic reflex responses associated with mechanical force, manually assisted (MFMA) spinal manipulative therapy were analyzed in this prospective clinical investigation of
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To characterize patients aged 55 years and older and features of chiropractic care provided to them. DESIGN: Observational, practice-based research study. SETTING: Chiropractic
ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if mechanical force, manually-assisted (MFMA) spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) affects paraspinal muscle strength assessed using
Abstract BACKGROUND: Previous studies have demonstrated the existence era reflex response, measurable by surface electromyography (sEMG), after manually delivered spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). This reflex
Abstract OBJECT: Develop an analytical theory describing the dynamics of small impulses applied to vertebrae, such as in chiropractic adjustments or spinal manipulative therapy. DESIGN:
2251. COVERAGE OF CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES 2251.1 Manual Manipulation.–Coverage of chiropractic service is specifically limited to treatment by means of manual manipulation, i.e., by use of
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the interexaminer reliability of the prone extended relative leg-length check as described by Activator Methods, Inc. SUBJECTS: Thirty-four subjects were selected
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To discuss a case of coccygodynia that responded favorably to conservative chiropractic adjusting procedures with the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) and the
