tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 How-to's, tips, research and opinion on the broad range Chiropractic techniques. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53888 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

It has become increasingly apparent that the value and efficacy of health care professionals will continue to be measured by the degree to which they adhere to evidence-based practices. Government, third-party payers, stakeholders and patients expect treatment or interventions to be based on evidence that supports effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes with minimal negative consequences.

By David J. Brunarski, DC, MSc, FCCS(C), Associate Editor It has become increasingly apparent that the value and efficacy of health care professionals will continue to be measured by the degree to which they adhere to evidence-based practices. Government, third-party payers, stakeholders and patients expect treatment or interventions to be based on evidence that supports effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes with minimal negative consequences. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54438 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

A functional relationship has been observed between the upper and lower cervical region, as evaluated by motion palpation in the supine position. Upper cervical fixations (hypomobile spinal joints) are often found as reactions to lower cervical dysfunction and pathology, such as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or disc protrusion. It has been observed that such upper cervical dysfunction may be eliminated or reduced through traction of the lower cervical dysfunctional segments and/or the occiput in the supine position.

By Joseph D. Kurnik, DC A functional relationship has been observed between the upper and lower cervical region, as evaluated by motion palpation in the supine position. Upper cervical fixations (hypomobile spinal joints) are often found as reactions to lower cervical dysfunction and pathology, such as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or disc protrusion. It has been observed that such upper cervical dysfunction may be eliminated or reduced through traction of the lower cervical dysfunctional segments and/or the occiput in the supine position. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54442 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Some neurological lesions are beyond current science's ability to repair. We may, however, get back some neurological function which was apparently not "dead," but simply inhibited or "asleep." This possibility is what chiropractic neurology is about.

By Edgar Romero, DC, DACNB Some neurological lesions are beyond current science's ability to repair. We may, however, get back some neurological function which was apparently not "dead," but simply inhibited or "asleep." This possibility is what chiropractic neurology is about. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54444 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

In his expansive creativity, the jazz legend Duke Ellington often crossed traditional boundaries in his music, composing many pieces for big-band outfits that had strong classical overtones and as such, transcended the usual formats associated with just jazz. Indeed, it can be argued that Ellington may have given birth to the "third stream" compositions left to us by John Wilson and others. Ellington himself liked to refer to his music as "beyond category."

By Anthony Rosner, PhD In his expansive creativity, the jazz legend Duke Ellington often crossed traditional boundaries in his music, composing many pieces for big-band outfits that had strong classical overtones and as such, transcended the usual formats associated with just jazz. Indeed, it can be argued that Ellington may have given birth to the "third stream" compositions left to us by John Wilson and others. Ellington himself liked to refer to his music as "beyond category." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54447 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

This past November, I was privileged to speak on Graston Technique at the 2nd Fascia Research Conference in Amsterdam. There is much to report about the new material that was presented at the conference, which I will do in this and future articles. I became especially interested at the final day of the six-day conference when I attended a workshop titled "The Fascial Manipulation Technique and Its Biomechanical Model - A Guide to the Human Fascial System." The course was presented by Carla Stecco, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of human anatomy and movement sciences, University of Padova, Italy; and Julie Ann Day, a physiotherapist also from Padova.

By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO This past November, I was privileged to speak on Graston Technique at the 2nd Fascia Research Conference in Amsterdam. There is much to report about the new material that was presented at the conference, which I will do in this and future articles. I became especially interested at the final day of the six-day conference when I attended a workshop titled "The Fascial Manipulation Technique and Its Biomechanical Model - A Guide to the Human Fascial System." The course was presented by Carla Stecco, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of human anatomy and movement sciences, University of Padova, Italy; and Julie Ann Day, a physiotherapist also from Padova. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54448 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

When I was in college in the '60s, I bought a Super 8 mm camera. I was 19 years old. Being 19 with a movie camera was, of course, a dangerous combination. I took films of parties, some of which showed guys displaying their derrieres, and coeds (that means "college girls" in today's vernacular) getting sick after too many rum and cokes. On occasion, I dreamed up a funny scenario and directed my mostly inebriated and willing peers in a lampoon of some TV game show or deodorant commercial.

By John Hanks, DC When I was in college in the '60s, I bought a Super 8 mm camera. I was 19 years old. Being 19 with a movie camera was, of course, a dangerous combination. I took films of parties, some of which showed guys displaying their derrieres, and coeds (that means "college girls" in today's vernacular) getting sick after too many rum and cokes. On occasion, I dreamed up a funny scenario and directed my mostly inebriated and willing peers in a lampoon of some TV game show or deodorant commercial. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54450 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Dizziness can be a frightening symptom. Unfortunately, it often frightens people away from the very chiropractic care they need, thanks to decades of disinformation linking cervical adjustments to stroke. The following patient-education article reviews some of the literature linking chiropractic care to recovery from dizziness.

By Charles Masarsky, DC Dizziness can be a frightening symptom. Unfortunately, it often frightens people away from the very chiropractic care they need, thanks to decades of disinformation linking cervical adjustments to stroke. The following patient-education article reviews some of the literature linking chiropractic care to recovery from dizziness. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54395 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Just got back from the Suprasegmental Symposium at Life Chiropractic College; it was quite special. Organized and encouraged by students at the school, the symposium drew together some of the best minds in chiropractic neurology, some from as far away as Australia, to share our experiences and knowledge with a roomful of students and other excited doctors.

By Edgar Romero, DC, DACNB Just got back from the Suprasegmental Symposium at Life Chiropractic College; it was quite special. Organized and encouraged by students at the school, the symposium drew together some of the best minds in chiropractic neurology, some from as far away as Australia, to share our experiences and knowledge with a roomful of students and other excited doctors. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54410 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has reissued its "Transitional Tools for Clinical Studies of CAM Interventions" funding opportunity announcement, "a request for applications that focuses on encouraging the development of improved research methodology (i.e., translational tools) to study safety, efficacy, and clinical effectiveness" of manual therapies, mind-body interventions and/or yoga therapy. The NCCAM will commit up to $6 million per year for eight grants. The application deadline is March 23, with an anticipated start date of December.

By Editorial Staff The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has reissued its "Transitional Tools for Clinical Studies of CAM Interventions" funding opportunity announcement, "a request for applications that focuses on encouraging the development of improved research methodology (i.e., translational tools) to study safety, efficacy, and clinical effectiveness" of manual therapies, mind-body interventions and/or yoga therapy. The NCCAM will commit up to $6 million per year for eight grants. The application deadline is March 23, with an anticipated start date of December. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54332 2009-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

For years, I have been expressing concern to my close friends and colleagues in chiropractic, many of whom have also been practicing for several decades, about where our profession will find its next group of leaders. It seems as if the old saying, "When the problem occurred, the leadership appeared" has not been ringing true, at least not in my opinion. Then again, as we mature, our own egos can lead us to believe that no one else can ever replace us! Maybe the leadership is there, but we’re simply not recognizing it.

By Arlan Fuhr, DC For years, I have been expressing concern to my close friends and colleagues in chiropractic, many of whom have also been practicing for several decades, about where our profession will find its next group of leaders. It seems as if the old saying, "When the problem occurred, the leadership appeared" has not been ringing true, at least not in my opinion. Then again, as we mature, our own egos can lead us to believe that no one else can ever replace us! Maybe the leadership is there, but we’re simply not recognizing it. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54354 2009-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

Professionals are frequently offered courses, seminars, programs and even new organizations in nutrition that claim to "certify" the doctor in nutrition. It can be a confusing dilemma to decide what course of action to take. Should I be "certified" by this group or that group? Each of the options can cost time and money, but what are you actually getting for your efforts?

Professionals are frequently offered courses, seminars, programs and even new organizations in nutrition that claim to "certify" the doctor in nutrition. It can be a confusing dilemma to decide what course of action to take. Should I be "certified" by this group or that group? Each of the options can cost time and money, but what are you actually getting for your efforts? tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54182 2009-11-18T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-18T12:00:07-07:00

Spinal stabilization exercises have become very popular, and for good reason. They are commonly prescribed for a wide range of lower back and other musculoskeletal conditions.

By Shawn Thistle, DC, BKin (hons), CSCS Spinal stabilization exercises have become very popular, and for good reason. They are commonly prescribed for a wide range of lower back and other musculoskeletal conditions. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54309 2009-11-18T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-18T12:00:07-07:00

It appears that manual techniques decrease potentially destructive compensatory movement patterns, but also increase the quality and quantity of sensory information supplied to the central nervous system, which has a facilitating effect on the vestibular system and may even block a chronic pain pattern. This may be theoretically accomplished by stimulating the faster AB fibers that close the gate to the slower fibers responsible for pain transmission.

By Manuel Duarte, DC, DABCO, DACBSP, CSCS It appears that manual techniques decrease potentially destructive compensatory movement patterns, but also increase the quality and quantity of sensory information supplied to the central nervous system, which has a facilitating effect on the vestibular system and may even block a chronic pain pattern. This may be theoretically accomplished by stimulating the faster AB fibers that close the gate to the slower fibers responsible for pain transmission. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54319 2009-11-18T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-18T12:00:07-07:00

In an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Kilo and Larson describe the real issues surrounding our current health care crisis. It is not purely an economic problem to be solved by altering the way health care goods and services are paid for. It is acknowledging that applying the same clinical strategies that got us into this predicament, but tinkering with finance and distribution, will not solve the problem. According to the authors: "On balance, the data remain imprecise, and the benefits that U.S. health care currently deliver[s] may not outweigh the aggregate health harm it imparts ... it is time to address possibility of net health harm by elucidating more fully aggregate health benefits and harms of current health care."

By Christopher Kent, DC, Esq. In an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Kilo and Larson describe the real issues surrounding our current health care crisis. It is not purely an economic problem to be solved by altering the way health care goods and services are paid for. It is acknowledging that applying the same clinical strategies that got us into this predicament, but tinkering with finance and distribution, will not solve the problem. According to the authors: "On balance, the data remain imprecise, and the benefits that U.S. health care currently deliver[s] may not outweigh the aggregate health harm it imparts ... it is time to address possibility of net health harm by elucidating more fully aggregate health benefits and harms of current health care."