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Activator Methods International Ltd.
2950 N. Seventh Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85014
ofc 602-224-0220
fax 602-224-0230
toll free 1-800-598-0224
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Subject: Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique, Assessment of Vertebral Subluxation. |
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| Title: Back to Basics ... Technology Assessment of the Chiropractic Subluxation |
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| Reference: Osterbauer, PJ. Back to basics ... Technology assessment of the chiropractic subluxation. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic 1996; 3:1-9. |
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Abstract: Overview: The chiropractic concept of vertebral subluxation has served the purpose of unifying early DC's by contrasting a unique approach to health problems offered by chiropractors to allopathic medicine. However, confusion over the use of this term, and the concepts surrounding it, has existed because of a lack of consensus among chiropractors. A variety of methods has been offered to identify and measure the effects of vertebral subluxation in order to provide evidence regarding its existence. How the chiropractic profession deals with its belief systems and model building in this era of increasing accountability may be more important than the search for the subluxation itself.
Approach: In order to assist practitioners to cope with this dilemma, an overview of selected subluxation assessment procedures is provided including a qualitative review of relevant studies examining reliability and validity of the various approaches. Criteria for assessing technology are presented, and recommendations are made regarding the value of a number of currently available assessment strategies. A discussion of future technology assessment issues is offered. |
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