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View article: Efficacy of different biomechanical strategies for modulating force–time parameters of high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation of the thoracic spine: a randomized crossover experimental study
Efficacy of different biomechanical strategies for modulating force–time parameters of high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation of the thoracic spine: a randomized crossover experimental study Open
Background Manual therapy, including high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulation (HVLA-SM), is a complex motor task performed by trained individuals. The ability to modulate the magnitude of applied forces is an attribute of proficienc…
View article: Chiropractic students’ characteristics influencing confidence and competence in modulating spinal manipulation force–time characteristics of specific target forces: a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study
Chiropractic students’ characteristics influencing confidence and competence in modulating spinal manipulation force–time characteristics of specific target forces: a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study Open
Background Although distinct, confidence and competence play a valuable role in healthcare education. For chiropractic students, both may be important in mastering motor skills required to perform spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). However…
View article: Preliminary insights into the effects of spinal manipulation therapy of different force magnitudes on blood biomarkers of oxidative stress and pro-resolution of inflammation mediators
Preliminary insights into the effects of spinal manipulation therapy of different force magnitudes on blood biomarkers of oxidative stress and pro-resolution of inflammation mediators Open
View article: The association between students’ confidence and ability to modulate spinal manipulation force–time characteristics of specific target forces: a cross-sectional study
The association between students’ confidence and ability to modulate spinal manipulation force–time characteristics of specific target forces: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a guideline-recommended care for musculoskeletal pain taught in various undergraduate programs. Visual feedback through force-sensing tables can improve modulation of SMT force–time character…
View article: Preliminary Insights into the Effects of Spinal Manipulation Therapy of Different Force Magnitudes on Blood Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Pro-Resolution of Inflammation Mediators
Preliminary Insights into the Effects of Spinal Manipulation Therapy of Different Force Magnitudes on Blood Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress and Pro-Resolution of Inflammation Mediators Open
Introduction Evidence has reported that spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) leads to spine segmental hypoalgesia through neurophysiological and peripheral mechanisms related to regulating inflammatory biomarker function. However, these studi…
View article: Evaluating the baseline auscultation abilities of second-year chiropractic students using simulated patients and high-fidelity manikin simulators: A pilot study
Evaluating the baseline auscultation abilities of second-year chiropractic students using simulated patients and high-fidelity manikin simulators: A pilot study Open
Objective To assess the ability of 2nd-year students to identify normal and abnormal findings during cardiac and lung auscultation using high-fidelity manikin simulators and standardized patients. A secondary objective was to assess studen…
View article: COVID-19: how has a global pandemic changed manual therapy technique education in chiropractic programs around the world?
COVID-19: how has a global pandemic changed manual therapy technique education in chiropractic programs around the world? Open
View article: Construct validity and reliability of the Concussion Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT).
Construct validity and reliability of the Concussion Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT). Open
The CKAT distinguished between chiropractic subgroups expected to have different levels of knowledge, supporting construct validity, however, it did not achieve adequate test-retest reliability.
View article: A pilot study to determine the consistency of peak forces during cervical spine manipulation utilizing mannequins
A pilot study to determine the consistency of peak forces during cervical spine manipulation utilizing mannequins Open
Objective Cervical spine manipulation is a complex motor skill used to treat musculoskeletal ailments such as neck pain. There is evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of objective feedback and mannequins for the teaching of spinal mani…
View article: Force-Sensing Table Technology: A system for training complex manual therapy procedures.
Force-Sensing Table Technology: A system for training complex manual therapy procedures. Open
View article: Whole body vibration and cerebral palsy: a systematic review.
Whole body vibration and cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Open
It appears that whole body vibration has the potential to provide symptomatic relief for patients with cerebral palsy. Whole body vibration may improve spasticity, muscle strength and coordination. There is a lack of research to conclusive…
View article: The examination of soft tissue compliance in the thoracic region for the development of a spinal manipulation training mannequin.
The examination of soft tissue compliance in the thoracic region for the development of a spinal manipulation training mannequin. Open
There are significant differences in thoracic spine soft tissue compliance in healthy asymptomatic patients between genders in the upper thoracic spine, and between different body types throughout the thoracic spine. It may be beneficial t…
View article: Participation strategies and student performance: An undergraduate health science retrospective study
Participation strategies and student performance: An undergraduate health science retrospective study Open
Objective This research explores participatory evidence-based teaching methods in a health science course to see if a relationship emerged between the level of student participation and course performance, the type of participation and cou…