Introduction: Lumbar spinal disorders including radial tears, disc degeneration, segmental instability and segmental dysfunction have been considered common causes of persistent back pain and sciatica.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the dynamic force-time and force-frequency characteristics of the Activator Adjusting Instrument and to validate its effectiveness as a mechanical impedance measurement
CLINICAL VIGNETTE: A 36-year-old male suffered from severe low back pain. His pain diagram indicated a localized region of pain around his left lower lumbar
Subject: Cervical Spine Related Studies Reference: Polkinghorn BS. Treatment of Cervical Disc Protrusions Via Instrumental Chiropractic Adjustment. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1998; 21(2):114-21
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, successfully treated via chiropractic intervention using Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 26-yr-old
Abstract PURPOSE: To abstract the essential elements of chiropractic prone leg checking and subject them to controlled, experimental parametric testing. DESIGN: Controlled, objective, repeated-measure analysis
Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to measure the relative movements of vertebrae during manipulative thrusts to unembalmed post-rigor mortis human cadavers. SETTING:
Abstract BACKGROUND: Circumstances surrounding cerebrovascular accidents after cervical manipulation need further clarification. In particular, more information is needed on the importance of specific techniques. OBJECTIVES:
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of spinal manipulation upon the intensity of emotional arousal in phobic subjects exposed to a threat stimulus. DESIGN: Randomized,
To the Editor: We write concerning the recently published article by Klougart et al, (Klougart N; Leboeuf-Yde C, Rasmussen LR. Safety in chiropractic practice. Part
