The association between chiropractors ’ view of practice and patient encounter-level characteristics in Ontario, Canada: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsChiropractors ’ unorthodox view of practice was associated with treating non-musculoskeletal conditions, subluxation as diagnosis, and shorter duration of encounter. Chiropractor level explained a high proportion of variability in these outcomes. Findings have implications for understanding chiropractic practic e and informing interprofessional collaboration. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 28, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The efficacy of intramuscular electrical stimulation in the management of patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review
ConclusionThere is preliminary evidence from a few small trials suggesting the efficacy of IMES for the care of myofascial pain syndrome. The data support the conduct of larger trials investigating the efficacy of IMES. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 27, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Chiropractic website claims related to non-musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsEight out of ten chiropractic websites mentioned one or more non-MSK diagnoses or symptoms. It is unclear if this reflects inaccurate communication or if treatments for non-MSK conditions are provided by the chiropractors. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 22, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Pain trajectories and possible predictors of a favourable course of low back pain in patients consulting musculoskeletal physicians in The Netherlands
ConclusionsIn low back pain patients treated by musculoskeletal physicians in The Netherlands three different pain trajectories were identified. Baseline variables were of limited value in predicting a favourable course. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 22, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Effects of weekly pain monitoring on back pain outcomes: a non-randomised controlled study
ConclusionsFrequent pain monitoring did not demonstrate any negative effects of weekly pain monitoring, and it was perhaps even helpful. The role of self-monitoring as part of self-managing LBP should be explored further including optimal frequencies, formats, and methods for feedback.Trial registrationThe study was not registered as a clinical trial. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 16, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Quality of reporting in chiropractic mixed methods research: a methodological review protocol
DiscussionThis will be the first methodological review to examine the reporting quality of published mixed methods studies involving chiropractic research. The results of our review will inform opportunities to improve reporting in chiropractic mixed methods studies. Our results will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed publication and presented publicly at conferences and as part of a doctoral thesis. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 15, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Understanding Australian female chiropractors ’ experiences of inappropriate patient sexual behaviour: a study using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
ConclusionThis is the first study to give a forum for female chiropractors to discuss their experiences of IPSB. The domain of private practice is not immune to incidents IPSB and although similar to day-to-day non-clinical life is nonetheless surprising and impactful. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 15, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A cross-sectional analysis of persistent low back pain, using correlations between lumbar stiffness, pressure pain threshold, and heat pain threshold
ConclusionsThe moderate correlation between spinal stiffness and mechanical pain sensitivity was the opposite of expected, meaning higher degrees of stiffness was associated with higher pressure pain thresholds. No clinically relevant segmental association existed. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - September 3, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Reliability and validity of manual palpation for the assessment of patients with low back pain: a systematic and critical review
ConclusionReliability of manual palpation tests in the assessment of LBP patients varies greatly. This is problematic because these tests are commonly used by manual therapists and clinicians. Little is known about the validity of these tests; therefore, their clinical utility is uncertain. High quality validity studies are needed to inform the clinical use of manual palpation tests. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - August 26, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Sonographic evaluation of the degree of medial meniscal extrusion during Thessaly test in healthy knees
ConclusionOur study ’s novel findings showed various degrees of physiological extrusion of the medial meniscus in asymptomatic knees during the loading phases involved in the Thessaly test. Physiological MME does exist and should not be defaulted to pathologic meniscus as previously described. Agreement parameters su ggest that measurement of meniscal extrusion during the Thessaly test is reproducible between different examiners. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - August 17, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
A process evaluation of the Mind Your Back trial examining psychologically informed physical treatments for chronic low back pain
ConclusionIt is important to deliver tailored digital health supports that is personalised and fosters a therapeutic alliance. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - August 17, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: “The effect of chiropractic care on infantile colic: results from a single-blind randomised controlled trial” and “Identifying potential treatment effect modifiers of the effectiveness of chiropractic care to infants with colic through prespecified secondary analyses of a randomised controlled trial”
(Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - August 4, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Response to Letter to the Editor: “The effect of chiropractic care on infantile colic: results from a single-blind randomised controlled trial” and “Identifying potential treatment effect modifiers of the effectiveness of chiropractic care to infants with colic through prespecified secondary analyses of a randomised controlled trial”
(Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - August 4, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
The nordic maintenance care program: patient experience of maintenance care —a qualitative study
ConclusionsThe findings reveal a variance of both positive and negative experiences of MC in the psychological subgroups. These findings can deepen our understanding of how patients experience MC and can help clinicians to understand when patients might regard maintenance care as being of high value. (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - August 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
Perceptions and experiences of a manual therapy trial: a qualitative study of people with moderate to severe COPD
ConclusionsThe findings of this study show that a manual therapy intervention was received well by participants in a clinical trial setting. A small number of participants reported mild musculoskeletal discomfort in relation to the MET treatment. Participant preferences for additional and longer treatment sessions should be carefully considered against available resources in future clinical trials.Trial registrationANZCTR, ACTRN12618000801213. Registered 11 May 2018 - Retrospectively registered.http://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=374643&isReview=true (Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies)
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - July 27, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research
