Effect of Photobiomodulation on Denervation-Induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Autophagy: A Study in Mice
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether photobiomodulation (PBM) can protect against and attenuate muscle atrophy owing to complete peripheral nerve lesion in mice by acting on autophagy. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: J éssica S.F. Bertin, Maria Julia Marques, Aline B. Macedo, Samara C. de Carvalho, Humberto S. Neto Source Type: research

Effects of Distinct Force Magnitude of Spinal Manipulative Therapy on Blood Biomarkers of Inflammation: A Proof of Principle Study in Healthy Young Adults
The purpose of this preliminary study was to determine the influence of thoracic spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) of different force magnitudes on blood biomarkers of inflammation in healthy adults. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Felipe C.K. Duarte, Martha Funabashi, David Starmer, Wania A. Partata, Daniel W.D. West, Dinesh A. Kumbhare, Stephen Injeyan Tags: ACC RAC Award Winning Paper Source Type: research

Neuromechanical Responses to Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization: A Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study was to compare the immediate effect of spinal manipulation (SMa) and spinal mobilization (SMo) on muscular responses, spinal stiffness, and segmental spinal pressure evoked pain in a population of participants with chronic middle back pain (MBP). (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Arnaud Lardon, Isabelle Pag é, François Nougarou, Martin Descarreaux Source Type: research

Research Priorities of the Australian Chiropractic Profession: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Academics and Practitioners
The purpose of this study was to explore the research priorities of Australian practicing chiropractors and academics across a set of research domains to determine the agreement or disagreement based on these domains. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lyndon G. Amorin-Woods, Beau L. Woods, Craig S. Moore, Matthew J. Leach, Gregory N. Kawchuk, Jon Adams Source Type: research

Electromyographic Responses of Neck, Back, and Limb Outlet Muscles Associated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manual Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spinal Manipulation of Individuals With Mild Neck Disability: A Descriptive Observational Investigation
The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of electromyographic responses associated with manual high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation systematically applied to the upper and lower cervical and upper thoracic spines in a cohort with mild neck disability. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lindsay M. Gorrell, Philip J Conway, Franziska Onasch, Walter Herzog Source Type: research

Association of Functional Disability and Biopsychosocial Factors in Older Adults With Low Back Pain Who Live in the Amazonas State Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study
The purpose of this study was to identify social and clinical factors associated with levels of functional disability (FD) in older adults with low back pain (LBP) in the city of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ingred Merllin Batista de Souza, Lilian Regiani Merini, Rafaella de Souza Pereira Rodrigues, Adriana de Sousa do Esp írito Santo, Amélia Pasqual Marques Source Type: research

Mitigating Bias in the Measurement of Heart Rate Variability in Physiological Studies of Spinal Manipulation: A Comparison Between Authentic and Sham Manipulation
The purpose of this study was to identify sources and strategies for the mitigation of bias in studies of spinal manipulation and heart rate variability. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hampartzoum Stephen Injeyan, Brian S. Budgell Source Type: research

Feasibility of Using Detuned Laser as a Placebo In Manual Therapy Research: An Analysis of Participant Perceptions
The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of using detuned laser as a placebo intervention in manual therapy research. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ishanka Weerasekara, Peter G. Osmotherly, Suzanne J. Snodgrass, Sarah Walmsley, John Tessier, Darren A. Rivett Source Type: research

Patient Concerns and Beliefs Related to Audible Popping Sound and the Effectiveness of Manipulation: Findings From an Online Survey
The purpose of this study was to assess whether beliefs about the origin of the popping sound and the effects of thrust manipulation (TM) were in agreement with current scientific evidence and whether a practitioner's explanation could influence patient beliefs of theoretical mechanisms. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Matteo Bergamino, Andrea Vongher, Firas Mourad, James Dunning, Giacomo Rossettini, Michael Palladino, Cesar Fern ández-de-las-Peñas, Marco Testa, Filippo Maselli Source Type: research

Association Between Psychosocial Parameters and Response to Chiropractic Care Among Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
The purpose of this study was to determine whether baseline self-efficacy, fear of pain with movement (kinesiophobia), or change in either were associated with clinically important improvement in disability among older adults with chronic low back pain after 12 weeks of chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) and exercise. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Michele Maiers, Mary L. Forte Source Type: research

Assessing the Significance of Individual Change in 2 Samples of Patients in Treatment for Low Back Pain Using 5 Different Statistical Indicators
The purpose of this study was to estimate the significance of individual change using 5 statistical indicators in 2 samples of patients treated for low back pain. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ron D. Hays, Mary E. Slaughter, Karen L. Spritzer, Patricia M. Herman Source Type: research

Verbal and Visual Feedback Immediately Affect the Electromyographic Activity of Female Pelvic Floor Muscles
The purpose of this study was to assess the immediate effect of verbal and visual feedback on pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in nulliparous women without pelvic floor dysfunction. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jordana Barbosa da Silva, Ariani Cavazzani Szkudlarek, Rubneide Barreto Silva Gallo, Ana Paula Massuda Valad ão, Mariana Arias Avila, Patricia Driusso, Raciele Ivandra Guarda Korelo Source Type: research

Three Patterns of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Back Pain and Their Association With Imaging Studies, Injection Procedures, and Surgery: A Cohort Study of Insurance Claims
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between procedures and care patterns in back pain episodes by analyzing health insurance claims. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Brian R. Anderson, Steve W. McClellan Source Type: research

Differences in Practice Characteristics Between Male and Female Chiropractors in South Africa: Secondary Analysis of Data From Scope of Practice Survey 2015
The aim of the study was to determine whether there were differences in practice characteristics between male and female chiropractors working in South Africa. (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Christopher Yelverton, Allison Zietsman, Gheta Johl, Cynthia Peterson Source Type: research

Short-Term Effects of Connective Tissue Massage After Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) on postoperative pain severity, first passage of flatus and the first defecation, and functionality in patients after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) or total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). (Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics)
Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics - June 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hanife Dogan, Melike Demir Çaltekin, Ayla Günal Source Type: research