tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 %ISSUE_DATE%T09:25:32-07:00 How-to's and research. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55690 2012-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Effective rehabilitation protocols require a strategic and comprehensive approach integrating soft-tissue techniques, fascial manipulation, joint manipulation, and functional movement patterning. Restoring optimal range of motion and reducing pain by transitioning the patient from passive to active care should be the primary goal. Decreasing the time they spend in the passive phase of care and teaching painless, functional, active rehab of the kinetic chain will help improve compliance.

By Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA Effective rehabilitation protocols require a strategic and comprehensive approach integrating soft-tissue techniques, fascial manipulation, joint manipulation, and functional movement patterning. Restoring optimal range of motion and reducing pain by transitioning the patient from passive to active care should be the primary goal. Decreasing the time they spend in the passive phase of care and teaching painless, functional, active rehab of the kinetic chain will help improve compliance. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55645 2011-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2011-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

The North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT) held its 11th annual conference in Milwaukee, Wisc., Sept. 22-24, 2011. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, this year's event featured poster presentations by three chiropractic physicians: Dr. Joseph DiDuro from Casa Grande, Ariz.; Dr. Larry Morries from Engelwood, Colo.; and Dr. Alexandra Schnee from Dallas.

By Jerome True, DC, FIACN The North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT) held its 11th annual conference in Milwaukee, Wisc., Sept. 22-24, 2011. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, this year's event featured poster presentations by three chiropractic physicians: Dr. Joseph DiDuro from Casa Grande, Ariz.; Dr. Larry Morries from Engelwood, Colo.; and Dr. Alexandra Schnee from Dallas. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55203 2011-03-03T12:00:32-07:00 2011-03-03T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.f4cp.org), architect of the chiropractic profession's longest running public awareness campaign, is pleased to announce that Multi Radiance Medical (www.multiradiance.com), supplier of FDA-cleared therapeutic, super pulsed laser devices, has made an initial monetary pledge of $25,000, to be carried out over the next two years, a Gold level contribution. As a top-tier foundation financial supporter, Multi Radiance Medical is helping to ensure success in the forward movement of the FCP's mission and media campaign to generate positive press for the chiropractic profession.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (www.f4cp.org), architect of the chiropractic profession's longest running public awareness campaign, is pleased to announce that Multi Radiance Medical (www.multiradiance.com), supplier of FDA-cleared therapeutic, super pulsed laser devices, has made an initial monetary pledge of $25,000, to be carried out over the next two years, a Gold level contribution. As a top-tier foundation financial supporter, Multi Radiance Medical is helping to ensure success in the forward movement of the FCP's mission and media campaign to generate positive press for the chiropractic profession. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55179 2011-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2011-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

The answer to the above question is still in doubt. According to Wong, et al., if clinicians based their decision to use ultrasound on clear demonstration of effectiveness in the scientific literature, then many would not use it based on lack of supporting evidence. How many times have we heard this statement about much of what soft-tissue clinicians do, or for that matter, about what practitioners do in all of the healing professions? Yet ultrasound has been widely used and well-accepted as a physical therapy adjunct modality throughout the world since the '50s.

By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO The answer to the above question is still in doubt. According to Wong, et al., if clinicians based their decision to use ultrasound on clear demonstration of effectiveness in the scientific literature, then many would not use it based on lack of supporting evidence. How many times have we heard this statement about much of what soft-tissue clinicians do, or for that matter, about what practitioners do in all of the healing professions? Yet ultrasound has been widely used and well-accepted as a physical therapy adjunct modality throughout the world since the '50s. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55119 2011-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2011-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

I had been suffering from metatarsal pain in my right foot for several months despite trying everything I could think of. My associate adjusted me, did myofascial work, e-stim and ultrasound. I had a fresh set of custom orthotics made. None of it helped. A CT scan revealed a hot spot, but no fracture. I clomped around on a cast shoe for three months, and it made absolutely no difference.

By Wayne M. Whalen, DC, FIACN, FICC I had been suffering from metatarsal pain in my right foot for several months despite trying everything I could think of. My associate adjusted me, did myofascial work, e-stim and ultrasound. I had a fresh set of custom orthotics made. None of it helped. A CT scan revealed a hot spot, but no fracture. I clomped around on a cast shoe for three months, and it made absolutely no difference. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55113 2011-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2011-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

An article published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine examined the effect of pulsing in low-level light therapy. The authors performed a review of peer-reviewed literature published between 1970 and 2010, including several that compared continuous wave and pulsed light in both animal and human treatments. They concluded, "There is some evidence that pulsed light does have effects that are different from those of continuous wave light."

By Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO An article published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine examined the effect of pulsing in low-level light therapy. The authors performed a review of peer-reviewed literature published between 1970 and 2010, including several that compared continuous wave and pulsed light in both animal and human treatments. They concluded, "There is some evidence that pulsed light does have effects that are different from those of continuous wave light." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55095 2011-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2011-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Laser light can be emitted in several different output modes including continuous wave, modulated, superpulsed, and intense superpulsed. Therapeutic lasers being used in chiropractic clinics have power output ranging from a few milliwatts up to 12 Watts. Their wavelength (or color) is between 635 and 980 nanometers, with most using the deeper-penetrating infrared wavelengths. Therapeutic laser light does not penetrate clothing and must be applied transdermally. Appropriate dosages are shown to reduce pain3 and resolve myofascial trigger points,4 along with other beneficial effects.

By Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO Laser light can be emitted in several different output modes including continuous wave, modulated, superpulsed, and intense superpulsed. Therapeutic lasers being used in chiropractic clinics have power output ranging from a few milliwatts up to 12 Watts. Their wavelength (or color) is between 635 and 980 nanometers, with most using the deeper-penetrating infrared wavelengths. Therapeutic laser light does not penetrate clothing and must be applied transdermally. Appropriate dosages are shown to reduce pain3 and resolve myofascial trigger points,4 along with other beneficial effects. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55014 2010-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2010-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

Peripheral neuropathy is defined as damage to the peripheral nervous system resulting in a syndrome of sensory loss, muscle weakness and atrophy along with vasomotor symptoms, alone or in any combination. The basic peripheral nervous system components consist of a cell body located in either the anterior horn (motor) or the dorsal root ganglia (sensory) of the spinal cord and a long extension (axon) covered in a chain-like series of cells known as Schwann cells; these produce myelinated nerve fibers.

By James Donovan, DC, CSCS and Fred Kahn, MD, FRCS(c) Peripheral neuropathy is defined as damage to the peripheral nervous system resulting in a syndrome of sensory loss, muscle weakness and atrophy along with vasomotor symptoms, alone or in any combination. The basic peripheral nervous system components consist of a cell body located in either the anterior horn (motor) or the dorsal root ganglia (sensory) of the spinal cord and a long extension (axon) covered in a chain-like series of cells known as Schwann cells; these produce myelinated nerve fibers. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54889 2010-09-09T12:00:32-07:00 2010-09-09T12:00:07-07:00

These are days of intense challenges in the field of chiropractic. Health care reform, competition from other professions performing adjusting, and decreasing insurance coverage plant fear in the hearts of many chiropractors. However, the future is actually very bright if DCs focus on what they do best: getting sick people well. Because we have such a wide scope of practice in most states and the need for treatment is so great, it is surprising that so many chiropractors feel their practices are not thriving. I want to make sure we all understand that our ability to adjust, provide nutritional support, exercise and rehabilitation, and use electrotherapy modalities, if done properly, is all a doctor needs to gain traction and build the practice of their dreams. However, to do this you must look to the research community to validate what you do; don't listen to the snake oil salesmen and gurus. In this article, let's consider the value of electrotherapy modalities, especially laser therapy.

By Curtis Turchin, MA, DC, DACBN, DCBCN These are days of intense challenges in the field of chiropractic. Health care reform, competition from other professions performing adjusting, and decreasing insurance coverage plant fear in the hearts of many chiropractors. However, the future is actually very bright if DCs focus on what they do best: getting sick people well. Because we have such a wide scope of practice in most states and the need for treatment is so great, it is surprising that so many chiropractors feel their practices are not thriving. I want to make sure we all understand that our ability to adjust, provide nutritional support, exercise and rehabilitation, and use electrotherapy modalities, if done properly, is all a doctor needs to gain traction and build the practice of their dreams. However, to do this you must look to the research community to validate what you do; don't listen to the snake oil salesmen and gurus. In this article, let's consider the value of electrotherapy modalities, especially laser therapy. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54797 2010-07-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-07-29T12:00:07-07:00

The North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT) 10th Annual Conference was held June 4-6, 2010 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott Hotel in West Palm Beach, Fla. Approximately 100 clinicians and researchers, representing a wide range of human and veterinary fields and utilizing various forms of laser and light therapy devices in practice, attended the annual event.

By Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO The North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT) 10th Annual Conference was held June 4-6, 2010 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott Hotel in West Palm Beach, Fla. Approximately 100 clinicians and researchers, representing a wide range of human and veterinary fields and utilizing various forms of laser and light therapy devices in practice, attended the annual event. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54434 2010-02-12T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-12T12:00:07-07:00

A literature review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo or active-treatment controlled trials concludes that low-level laser therapy "reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain" and compares favorably with other forms of therapy for neck pain - particularly pharmacological interventions. The authors of the review study, published in the Lancet, note that clinical benefits take place when laser therapy is administered as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with an exercise/stretching program, and that adverse effects from treatment are mild and similar to placebo.

By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor A literature review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo or active-treatment controlled trials concludes that low-level laser therapy "reduces pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain" and compares favorably with other forms of therapy for neck pain - particularly pharmacological interventions. The authors of the review study, published in the Lancet, note that clinical benefits take place when laser therapy is administered as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with an exercise/stretching program, and that adverse effects from treatment are mild and similar to placebo. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54411 2010-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

Parker College of Chiropractic and Erchonia Medical recently announced that all Parker students are now required to take a low-level laser class as part of their core curriculum. The course enables students to learn about laser technology and features an internship component whereby students can treat patients with low-level laser therapy at the Erchonia Laser Healthcare Center on the Parker campus. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the laser center took place on Nov. 2, 2009. The new facility offers the latest Erchonia laser technology in addition to a clinical setting for students to treat patients under the direction of qualified clinicians.

By Editorial Staff Parker College of Chiropractic and Erchonia Medical recently announced that all Parker students are now required to take a low-level laser class as part of their core curriculum. The course enables students to learn about laser technology and features an internship component whereby students can treat patients with low-level laser therapy at the Erchonia Laser Healthcare Center on the Parker campus. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the laser center took place on Nov. 2, 2009. The new facility offers the latest Erchonia laser technology in addition to a clinical setting for students to treat patients under the direction of qualified clinicians. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54388 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

The laser was theorized by Einstein in 1917 and invented by Maiman in 1960. Its unique property of light waves being coherent in space and in time led many to theorize that it could be a damaging form of electromagnetic radiation. Dr. Endre Mester conducted experiments on mice afflicted with skin cancer in 1967 and found that shaved areas grew hair more rapidly when exposed to low levels of laser light.

By Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO The laser was theorized by Einstein in 1917 and invented by Maiman in 1960. Its unique property of light waves being coherent in space and in time led many to theorize that it could be a damaging form of electromagnetic radiation. Dr. Endre Mester conducted experiments on mice afflicted with skin cancer in 1967 and found that shaved areas grew hair more rapidly when exposed to low levels of laser light. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53978 2009-08-12T12:00:32-07:00 2009-08-12T12:00:07-07:00

I first began investigating lasers in May 2000 after I returned from working with cyclist Lance Armstrong in preparation for the second of seven consecutive Tour de France victories that Lance, his team and I would win together. Ironically, the laser would ultimately end up playing a major role in Lance's victories.

By Jeffrey Spencer, MA, DC, CCSP I first began investigating lasers in May 2000 after I returned from working with cyclist Lance Armstrong in preparation for the second of seven consecutive Tour de France victories that Lance, his team and I would win together. Ironically, the laser would ultimately end up playing a major role in Lance's victories. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53889 2009-07-15T12:00:32-07:00 2009-07-15T12:00:07-07:00

Low back pain has obvious lifestyle and financial burdens; when it is accompanied by radiation of pain and numbness in the lower extremities, it can be truly debilitating. Lumbar disc herniations account for only 4 percent of low back pain patients, but account for a high percentage of low back pain costs.

By Fred Kahn, MD, FRCS(c) and Michael Patterson, MSc Low back pain has obvious lifestyle and financial burdens; when it is accompanied by radiation of pain and numbness in the lower extremities, it can be truly debilitating. Lumbar disc herniations account for only 4 percent of low back pain patients, but account for a high percentage of low back pain costs. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53880 2009-07-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-07-01T12:00:07-07:00

Class IV therapy lasers are being used by a growing number of chiropractors. High-powered therapy lasers have the ability to deliver a therapeutic dosage in less time, but the potential risk for injury is greater. The following are guidelines for laser eye safety in the use of Class IV therapy lasers.

By Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO Class IV therapy lasers are being used by a growing number of chiropractors. High-powered therapy lasers have the ability to deliver a therapeutic dosage in less time, but the potential risk for injury is greater. The following are guidelines for laser eye safety in the use of Class IV therapy lasers. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53568 2009-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

If you are planning on adding a therapeutic laser to your practice, you have plenty of unanswered questions and a lot of decisions to make. On the clinical level, you want to know how it works: which conditions it will benefit and how to incorporate laser therapy with your existing chiropractic techniques and modalities. On the business level, you need to determine how much to invest, what return on investment you can expect and how to adjust office flow to accommodate this exciting new modality.

By Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO If you are planning on adding a therapeutic laser to your practice, you have plenty of unanswered questions and a lot of decisions to make. On the clinical level, you want to know how it works: which conditions it will benefit and how to incorporate laser therapy with your existing chiropractic techniques and modalities. On the business level, you need to determine how much to invest, what return on investment you can expect and how to adjust office flow to accommodate this exciting new modality. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-52307 2007-08-27T12:00:32-07:00 2007-08-27T12:00:07-07:00

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By Zev Myerowitz, DC, FASA, FASNE, CCAc, Dipl. Ac. (ASA), Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), LAc tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-45345 1990-06-20T12:00:32-07:00 1990-06-20T12:00:07-07:00

Electrotherapy is the application of current into the body, flowing from an area of increased electrons to one of fewer electrons. Electrotherapy modalities currently in use are low-voltage therapy, high-voltage therapy, iontophoresis, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), electromyography, nerve-conduction velocities, and neuroprobe.

By Pi-Kwang Tsung, PhD Electrotherapy is the application of current into the body, flowing from an area of increased electrons to one of fewer electrons. Electrotherapy modalities currently in use are low-voltage therapy, high-voltage therapy, iontophoresis, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), electromyography, nerve-conduction velocities, and neuroprobe.