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A retrospective analysis of the incidence of severe adverse events among recipients of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy

Scientific Reports, 2023
This study examined the incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) of patients receiving chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), with the hypothesis that  60 with osteoporosis, while none were grade ≥ 4, yielding an incidence of grade ≥ 3 AEs
Eric Chun Pu Chu, R. Trager, L. Y. Lee, I. Niazi   +3 more
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Unlocking Athletic Potential: The Integration of Chiropractic Care into the Sports Industry and Its Impact on the Performance and Health of Athletes and Economic Growth in China and Hong Kong

Cureus, 2023
This study explores the significant role chiropractic care can play in the sports industry, with a focus on countries like China and Hong Kong. As a vital component of sports medicine, chiropractic care can enhance athletic performance, health, and ...
A. Lin, Shun Zhe Piong, William MH Wan, Peng Li, V. Chu, Eric Chun Pu Chu   +5 more
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Avoiding nocebo and other undesirable effects in chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy: An invitation to reflect.

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 2022
INTRODUCTION While the placebo effect is increasingly recognised as a contributor to treatment effects in clinical practice, the nocebo and other undesirable effects are less well explored and likely underestimated.
D. Hohenschurz-Schmidt, O. Thomson, G. Rossettini, M. Miciak, D. Newell, Lisa Roberts, L. Vase, J. Draper-Rodi   +7 more
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Association between chiropractic care and use of prescription opioids among older medicare beneficiaries with spinal pain: a retrospective observational study

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022
Background The burden of spinal pain can be aggravated by the hazards of opioid analgesics, which are still widely prescribed for spinal pain despite evidence-based clinical guidelines that identify non-pharmacological therapies as the preferred first ...
J. Whedon, Sarah Uptmor, A. Toler, Serena Bezdjian, T. Mackenzie, L. A. Kazal   +5 more
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Neurophysiological mechanisms of chiropractic spinal manipulation for spine pain

European Journal of Pain, 2021
Together, neck pain and back pain are the first cause of disability worldwide, accounting for more than 10% of the total years lived with disability. In this context, chiropractic care provides a safe and effective option for the management of a large ...
Carlos Gevers-Montoro, B. Provencher, M. Descarreaux, Arantxa Ortega de Mues, M. Piché   +4 more
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Diversity of the chiropractic profession in Canada: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association members

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022
Background Little is known about the diversity of the chiropractic profession with respect to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and community of practice. This knowledge is important as profession representation of key equity seeking groups may
D. Southerst, Nora Bakaa, Pierre Côté, Luciana G Macedo, Lisa C. Carlesso, J. Macdermid, S. Mior   +6 more
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Associations Between Early Chiropractic Care and Physical Therapy on Subsequent Opioid Use Among Persons With Low Back Pain in Arkansas.

Journal Chiropractic Medicine, 2022
Objective The objective of this study was to estimate the association between early use of physical therapy (PT) or chiropractic care and incident opioid use and long-term opioid use in individuals with a low back pain (LBP) diagnosis.
M. Acharya, D. Chopra, Allen M. Smith, J. Fritz, B. Martin   +4 more
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Factors that influence scope of practice of the chiropractic profession in Australia: a scoping review

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022
Introduction The World Health Organization describes chiropractic as a health profession that treats the musculoskeletal system and the effects of that system on the function of the nervous system and general health.
D. Wiggins, A. Downie, Roger M. Engel, Benjamin T. Brown   +3 more
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Chiropractic [PDF]

Archives of Internal Medicine, 1998
Chiropractic is an important component of the US health care system and the largest alternative medical profession. In this overview of chiropractic, we examine its history, theory, and development; its scientific evidence; and its approach to the art of medicine.
T J, Kaptchuk, D M, Eisenberg
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The rate of use of Veterans Affairs chiropractic care: a 5-year analysis

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022
Background The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated various approaches to provide chiropractic care to Veterans. Prior work has shown substantial increase in use of VA chiropractic care between fiscal years (FY) 2005–2016.
Ryan J Burdick, Kelsey L. Corcoran, Xiwen Zhao, A. Lisi   +3 more
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