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Clinical Chiropractic
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ISSN (Print) 1479-2354
Published by Elsevier

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Immediate effect of muscle energy technique on latent trigger point of
upper trapezius muscle, Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4,
December 2012, Pages 112–120 Comparison between the immediate effect of
manual pressure release and strain/counterstrain techniques on latent
trigger point of upper trapezius muscle, Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15,
Issue 2, June 2012, Pages 55–61
- Authors: Martin Young
  Abstract: Publication date: December 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  Author(s): Martin Young
  
  PubDate: 2015-04-08T03:15:16Z
  DOI: 10.1016/s1479-2354(15)30001-8
  Issue No: Vol. 15, No. 3-4 (2015)
Emotional processing and its relationship to chronic low back pain
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Is there a correlation of bone mineral density measurement in
premenopausal women and their socio-demographic profile'
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Perceived barriers to, and facilitators of adherence to treatment
recommendations in outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy: A meta
ethnography
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Diagnostic ultrasound of the cervical multifidus: A literature review
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Variables influencing the lumbar gravity line, lordosis, inter-vertebral
disc plane angles and sacral slope on lumbo-pelvic radiographs of
symptomatic patients
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
An audit of the accuracy of medication documentation in a United Kingdom
osteopathic training clinic before and after an educational intervention
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Attitudes and compliance to strengthening exercises for chronic non
specific low back pain
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Consent and communication: A correlational study
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Is there a difference in how sedentary and sports-active patients
present'
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
A qualitative study of perceptions of access and benefits of chiropractic
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Evaluation of adductor and abductor muscle strength pre and post
chiropractic intervention: A randomised control study pilot
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Does the credibility of the explained treatment and the expectancy of
success held by patients presenting with low back pain influence changes
in fear avoidance beliefs, catastrophisation and pain related
self-efficacy following an initial consultation with a chiropractor'
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Randomized control trial investigating the effects of a structured weight
training regime for increasing skeletal muscle mass
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Risk factors and prognostic factors associated with neck pain
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Manipulative therapy and the immune response: A literature review of the
chiropractic & osteopathic evidence
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Hypochondria in healthcare education
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Oncologists and cancer specialists’ expert opinion on the role of
osteopathic treatment on patients with cancer
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Cognitive influences on EMG activity: A pilot study
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Do we have any control' The practitioner's influence on the ‘placebo
effect’ and therapeutic outcomes within complementary and alternative
medicine
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
A critical narrative review of aetiological theories for sports-related
groin pain
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Joint hypermobility syndrome: Patients’ experiences of the
diagnostic process
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Measurement of lumbar multifidus in asymptomatic males using ultrasound
during isometric contraction
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
The effect of touch on pain pressure threshold: An algometric study
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Examining the effects of osteopathic treatment on the symptoms of chronic
functional constipation – a placebo-controlled, randomized, cross over
pilot study
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
An investigation to explore personality profiles and practice
characteristics of registered UK osteopaths, using the NEO PI-R UK
Inventory
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Complementary therapies and sports injuries: A retrospective survey of UK
triathletes
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Is vitamin D deficiency related to osteoarthritis'
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Long-term chiropractic care in the elderly population: A mixed methods
approach to understanding and experience
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
An exploratory study into the ethos of osteopaths working in animal
practice
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
An investigation of the incidence of non-specific low back pain in
competitive show jumping horse riders
- Abstract: December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issues 3–4
  
  PubDate: 2013-02-23T07:02:00Z
Immediate effect of muscle energy technique on latent trigger point of
upper trapezius muscle
- Abstract: Available online 24 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of muscle energy technique (MET) on latent myofascial trigger point (MTrPs) of the upper trapezius muscle. Methods Thirty-six female volunteers participated in this study. Subjects were divided randomly into 2 groups: MET and control groups. Outcomes measures were pressure pain thresholds (PPTs), and pain intensity (visual analog scale, VAS) and cervical contralateral flexion (CLF). Within-group effect sizes were large (d >1) in the intervention group; but small to medium for the control group in all outcomes. Results The results showed an immediate decrease in pain sensitivity in the upper trapezius muscle and increase in cervical contralateral flexion. There were significant changes between groups, MET group was effectiveness than control group. Conclusions Our results suggest that muscle energy technique induced changes in pressure pain sensitivity in latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius muscle.
  
  PubDate: 2013-01-25T15:05:38Z
Improving posture: Comparing Segmental Stretch and Muscular Chains Therapy
- Abstract: Available online 9 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Muscular Chains Therapy (MCT), which uses postural positions for global stretching, and Segmental Stretch Technique (SST), which stretches one muscle at a time, are two static stretching techniques currently used to improve, correct and treat postural imbalances. Aiming to identify which of these two techniques is most effective in order to improve standing posture, 30 women between 21 and 30 years old were evaluated and divided into three groups of 10 participants each: The SST group, the MCT Group and the Control Group (CG). Postures were evaluated before and after treatment through digital photographs. After transferring the images to the computer, tracings were made with Corel Draw software using six marked anatomical points: intertragic notch; anterior part of the lateral border of the acromion; suprasternal notch; posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS); anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS); the inferior angle of the scapula; and right lateral malleolus. The two experimental groups underwent eight sessions of stretching, twice a week, for about 30min each session. The MCT Group was found more effective (p
  PubDate: 2013-01-10T22:36:27Z
Chiropractic in the Netherlands: The perspective of Dutch medical students
- Abstract: Available online 9 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Objective To investigate Dutch medical students’ knowledge of chiropractic and their vision on the position and scope of chiropractic in the healthcare system in the Netherlands. Methods Cross sectional primary data collection in the form of an online questionnaire-based survey. Five hundred and fifty-one medical students in the years 3–6 of medical education in the Netherlands completed the survey. Results Ninety-three percent of the medical students who replied had never personally visited a chiropractor. Most students that never had any contact with a chiropractor had only heard of chiropractic (74%), and their chiropractic knowledge based on the experience of friends (69%). The majority of students thought that chiropractic should be considered as alternative therapy, secondary health care, with a focused scope of practice. Fifty-four percent considered co-operation with chiropractic as important. Very few students (5%) were aware of chiropractors’ X-ray experience and only a minority (11%) thought of chiropractic as evidence-based medicine. Headache, neck pain, low back pain and radiculopathy were the conditions perceived as being most treatable by chiropractic. Conclusions Dutch medical students’ knowledge of chiropractic is generally poor. This study suggests improving medical students’ knowledge of chiropractic by providing them with information of the profession as part of their medical course.
  
  PubDate: 2013-01-10T22:36:27Z
Patient satisfaction and chiropractic clinic style: A cross sectional
survey
- Abstract: Available online 7 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Introduction When comparing satisfaction studies of medical and chiropractic back pain care, chiropractic care does better than medical care overall. Treatment length may be a contributing factor as may treatment frequency. There is no current literature that compares chiropractic styles and satisfaction, therefore inter-satisfaction differences between the various styles of chiropractic practice is not known. An understanding of these factors is a key part of increasing patient satisfaction and confidence. Methods The study design was a cross sectional survey. A self-administered questionnaire was mailed out to a number of pre-recruited chiropractic clinics in varying locations in the UK. The questionnaires were completed anonymously by the patients in these clinics. Results A total of 186/250 valid questionnaires were received, giving a response rate of 75%. Most respondents attended chiropractic clinics for the treatment of back pain. The results showed some clear and important opinions regarding treatment length and frequency. Overall satisfaction and quality of life scores were highest in clinics with treatments times over 20min. In addition clinics practising wellness care had lower satisfaction scores with higher frequency of care, than those with less frequent care sessions. Conclusion The results would imply more emphasis is placed on patient choice for treatment frequency. This element, along with less frequency, may optimise satisfaction. The results of this study have shown that patient satisfaction is influenced by different chiropractic styles, but further studies are required to clarify a wider range of variables.
  
  PubDate: 2013-01-10T22:36:27Z
A cross-sectional real-time ultrasound study into the size differences in
the semispinalis capitis muscles, comparing front five rugby union players
and a control group
- Abstract: Available online 6 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Research into the rugby scrummage has centred on the rate and mechanisms of injury, with very little being done into the effects of the scrum on the cervical musculature. Marked increases in the cross sectional area of the neck extensor semi-spinalis capitis (SECM) in elite wrestlers was previously found and attributed to the increased demands on cervical musculature. Scrummaging causes a similar increase in demands on the cervical musculature and the study aim of this cross sectional study was to investigate the effects of those demands on the semi-spinalis capitis. Five props and second rows from the AECC Rugby Club and five controls who did not participate in contact sports were selected to participate in the study. All subjects were injury free and regularly participated in exercise. Any subjects with hearing disability or spinal abnormality were excluded. The linear dimension (LD), anterior–posterior dimension (APD) and cross sectional area (CSA) were measured bilaterally in a relaxed and contracted state using real-time ultrasound. Height, weight and neck-girth measurements were also taken. Results: no difference was found in APD (p =0.318), LD (p =0.078) and CSA (p =0.419) of the SECM. There was no difference in the height of the subjects (p =0.657). However, weight (p
  PubDate: 2013-01-10T22:36:27Z
Increasing compliance toward home exercise in chiropractic patients using
SMS texting: A pilot study
- Abstract: Available online 5 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Objective In addition to manipulation, and in line with evidence, many manual therapists include prescribed home exercise for patients with musculoskeletal problems; however, compliance to these exercises can be low and patients potentially miss the added benefit these interventions can provide. Increasing patient compliance is, therefore, important and previous attempts have been met with varying success. The emergence of mobile technology may offer efficient methods whereby the practitioner can stay in contact with the patient and impact compliance positively. We therefore investigated the use of SMS messages in increasing compliance in chiropractic patients who were given exercise advice. Design This was a prospective pilot clinical trial. Subjects New patients consenting to the study with musculoskeletal problems amenable to chiropractic treatment, who were given exercise advice as part of their care and who possessed a mobile phone. Methods Thirty-two patients attending chiropractic clinics in Germany were assigned pseudo randomly into two groups, one that received SMS messages and one that did not. Three messages were sent each week over a 4 week period. A follow up questionnaire ascertained self reported compliance to the exercises given. Results Patients in the SMS group were 6 times more likely [OR=6.3 (95% CI (2.2–17.9)] to complete the exercises given than those who did not receive an SMS. In addition, only the SMS group reported significant increases in self reported compliance in comparison to previous episodes where exercise was also given. Annoyance scores indicated that patients receiving SMS texts did not find them onerous. Conclusions This pilot study indicates that SMS messaging to patients increases self reported compliance. This is in line with other areas of compliance research and warrants further development.
  
  PubDate: 2013-01-10T22:36:27Z
Immediate effects of atlas manipulation on cardiovascular physiology
- Abstract: Available online 1 January 2013
  Publication year: 2013
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Objective The aims of this study were (1) to determine if there were any statistically significant immediate effects of atlas Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) on cardiovascular physiology among normotensive individuals and (2) to quantify those responses if they were found. Design A single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Setting Human physiology lab. Subjects Forty-eight college students (age=25.9±3.4 years, height=1.70±0.10m, body mass=76.2±20.1kg: mean±SD) were sampled in this study. Methods Participants were equally randomized into four study groups: left head-turn control, no contact control, left atlas manipulation, and right atlas manipulation. The CMT provided was a cervical break. Electrocardiogram (ECG), bilateral pulse oximetry, and bilateral blood pressure measurement were performed at baseline, post 1-min intervention, post 10-min intervention, and approximately post 24-h (±1h) intervention. Between-group dependent variables were analyzed through one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at each time point. Results No statistically significant difference was shown among any between-group cardiovascular dependent variables in this study. Conclusions The results of this research suggest cardiovascular physiology is not affected by CMT of the atlas in normotensive individuals. These findings in relation to existing research suggest future cervical spine CMT studies should be performed focusing on hypertensive patients.
  
  PubDate: 2013-01-03T22:15:31Z
Pain and pain-related disability in patients with multiple sclerosis: A
case series of two patients treated with chiropractic management
- Abstract: Available online 22 December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative condition increasingly recognized as a painful disease. Pain has been identified as an important contributor to disability and quality of life in patients with MS. We present two cases of MS patients presenting to chiropractors with musculoskeletal pain, highlighting the impact pain can have on function and quality of life. A review of the MS literature highlights the prevalence and severity of pain in this population, the impact that pain can have on quality of life, and the biopsychosocial correlates of pain and disability among these patients. Pain management strategies are discussed based on key themes and outcomes identified in the literature.
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-23T22:07:14Z
A fond farewell
- Abstract: Available online 21 December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-23T22:07:14Z
Accuracy and repeatability of sagittal translation of lumbar vertebrae in
vitro and in vivo using quantitative fluoroscopy
- Abstract: Available online 11 December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  Objective Measuring continuous lumbar spine motion in vivo and in vitro could advance our understanding of instability, for example accurately and reliably measuring translation in the sagittal plane may help in the management of spondylolisthesis. The Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) has developed a method of measuring in vivo continuous inter-vertebral motion in the spine using fluoroscopy and image processing – a method called OSMIA (objective spinal motion imaging assessment). This method can measure both inter-vertebral rotation and translation; however it is unknown how accurate and repeatable this method is for translation in the sagittal plane. This study has been performed to determine the accuracy in vitro and repeatability in vivo of the measurement of inter-vertebral translation using OSMIA. Design Prospective in vitro accuracy and retrospective in vivo repeatability study. Setting Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, United Kingdom. Subjects Continuous lumbar fluoroscopic sequences in vivo were obtained from 10 patients (mean age 38 years, SD 10.2, 42% male) who had previously undergone OSMIA scans using a passive recumbent protocol which negated the action of muscle and motor control on inter-vertebral motion. Methods For accuracy, calibration model images of the lumbar spine with zero translation were acquired and others’ imaged with digital fluoroscopy at 15Hz during continuous flexion and extension. For inter-examiner repeatability, two observers blinded to each other's results analysed 10 in vivo lumbar spine fluoroscopy flexion and extension motion sequences for range of translation using automated tracking algorithms. For intra-examiner repeatability, one observer performed the analysis twice. Accuracy was calculated as the root-mean-square (RMS) difference between the known calibration model characteristics and the results acquired from the fluoroscopic sequences. Repeatability was calculated as agreement by standard errors of measurement (SEM) and 95% limits of agreement and reliability by intra class correlation coefficients (ICC) for each inter-vertebral level (L2-S1) from the in vivo motion sequences. Results The RMS error in measuring translation against the reference standard was under 0.8mm in respect to a standard lumbar vertebra of 35mm depth. With the exception of L5-S1 extension, the SEMs from the in vivo agreement studies were below 0.5mm for all levels and directions (flexion–extension), and for reliability the ICCs were above 0.84. Conclusions OSMIA successfully measures inter-vertebral translation in vivo and in vitro in passive recumbent motion of the lumbar spine with greater repeatability and accuracy than previously reported studies using fluoroscopy.
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
Case of chronic low back pain in a 24-year-old rugby player: Case
discussion
- Abstract: Available online 7 December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
Chronic low back pain in a 24-year-old rugby player: Case presentation
- Abstract: Available online 7 December 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
John GibbonsMuscle Energy Techniques: A Practical Guide for Physical
Therapists2012Lotus PublishingChichester, UK978-1905367238192 pp., Pri US$
39.95, £19.99, €24.97
- Abstract: Available online 12 November 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
Editorial
- Abstract: Available online 30 October 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
K.W.M.FulfordE.PeileH.CarrollEssential Values-Based Practi Clinical
Stories Linking Science with People2012Cambridge University Press with
Warwick Medical School232 pp., US$55.00, GB£35.00/€44.53, Paperback
- Abstract: Available online 30 October 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
C.Fernández de las PeñasL.ChaitowJ.SchoenenMultidisciplinary Management
of Migraine2013Jones and Bartlett LearningBurlington, MA10:1416547681, 442
pp., Softcover, US$25.00, $119.95, £14.99, €19.00
- Abstract: Available online 30 October 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z
Low back pain in a 37-year-old female: Case presentation
- Abstract: June 2012
  Publication year: 2012
  Source:Clinical Chiropractic, Volume 15, Issue 2
  
  PubDate: 2012-12-16T22:10:27Z