Abstract OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to quantify the mobility characteristics (dynamic stiffness and mechanical impedance) of the normal human thoracolumbar spine with
Abstract Assessments of spinal stiffness are becoming more popular in recent years as a objective biomechanical means to evaluate the human frame. Studies investigating posteroanterior
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 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
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 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:
Excerpt: Chapter 22 | Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (Mosby) The prevalence and economic impact of acute and chronic back pain (BP) and the understanding that
Abstract Musculoskeletal disorders affect 5-7% of the population in Canada. Neck pain is one of the more common musculoskeletal complaints. Spinal manipulative therapy attempts to
