Abstract The authors studied relative bone movements in response to manipulative light taps to the spine. Piezoelectric accelerometers attached to bone of an anesthetized dog
Abstract This study examined the effects of chiropractic adjustments of the thoracic spine (T1-T5) on blood pressure and state anxiety in 21 patients with elevated
Abstract The Derifield-Thompson test for leg length inequality (LLI) is commonly used by chiropractors to assess a need for adjustment and to evaluate the results
Abstract The influence of afferent articular and periarticular input on muscle tone, joint mobility, proprioception and pain is of considerable interest to practitioners using manipulation.
Abstract A model is proposed for the evaluation of the procedures and practices taught within a chiropractic curriculum. Questions concerning definitions, methods of observation, science
Abstract The accuracy and reproducibility of an electronic system to measure the displacement of a spring-loaded chiropractic adjusting instrument was examined. The electronic system included
Abstract: The Activator® Adjusting Instrument is a hand-held device which can produce adjusting force. Four activator adjusting instruments were used to introduce a force into
Abstract The phenomenon of “short leg” has long been used and debated clinically. A uniquely chiropractic measurement technique was not studied in any of the
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