Abstract Objective: To examine the effect of spinal manipulation on electromyographic (EMG) activity in areas of localized tight muscle bundles of the low back. Methods:
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To provide an historical overview, description, synthesis, and critique of the Activator Adjusting Instrument (AAI) and Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique of clinical
Abstract BACKGROUND: Assessments of posteroanterior (PA) spinal stiffness using mobilization apparatuses have demonstrated an increase in PA spine stiffness during voluntary contraction of the lumbar
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To simultaneously quantify vertebral motions and neuromuscular and spinal nerve root responses to mechanical force, manually assisted, short-lever spinal manipulative thrusts. METHODS: Four
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To quantify in vivo spinal motions and coupling patterns occurring in human subjects in response to mechanical force, manually assisted, short-lever spinal manipulative
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine if there was a basis for the treatment of temporomandibular disease (TMD) using the chiropractic protocol developed by Activator Methods, International.
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To examine radiological changes of the lateral cervical curve in patients who received chiropractic care after motor vehicle collisions. DESIGN: A retrospective case
Abstract BACKGROUND: Assessments of spinal stiffness have become more popular in recent years as a noninvasive objective biomechanical means to evaluate the human spine. Studies
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To discuss a case involving a patient with chronic chest pain, dyspnea, and anxiety. Although resistant to previous treatment regimens, the condition responded
Abstract In a previous article, the author reported on the recommendations gathered from student projects between 1996 and 1999 investigating their preferences for including certain
