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Subluxation Definition References

The first part of the Foundations Research Agenda was What is the definition of subluxation? This has been completed and a detailed paper completed – The Vertebral Subluxation: Conceptual Definition For Research and Practice.

This definition has been cited in the following publications:

Research Links

In addition to the project Fact Sheets the Foundation recommends the following points of reference for research material.

Our Research Agenda
Welcome to Australian Spinal Research Foundation

Chiropractic Advocate – White Paper

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PET Scans Show Chiropractic will Benefit the Majority
PET Scans Show Chiropractic will Benefit the Majority
Chiropractic 5x Better Than NSAID Pain Relievers
Chiropractic 5x Better Than NSAID Pain Relievers
It’s All About the Brain & Nervous System
It’s All About the Brain & Nervous System
A Pain in the Neck
A Pain in the Neck
Conjoined Twins Help Explain the Influence of Chiropractic on Immunity
Conjoined Twins Help Explain the Influence of Chiropractic on Immunity
Heart Rate Variability and How Chiropractic Improves Heart & Organ Health
Heart Rate Variability and How Chiropractic Improves Heart & Organ Health
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Chiropractic Poor Posture Increases the Risk of Disability
Transitions and Major Life Events Have One Thing in Common…STRESS
Transitions and Major Life Events Have One Thing in Common…STRESS
Adjustments Improve Mobility and Minimize the Degenerative Process
Adjustments Improve Mobility and Minimize the Degenerative Process

Research Fact Sheets

Chiropractic Fact Sheet
Chiropractic Care and the Control of Eye Movement in Children with Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder: A Pilot Study
Chief Investigator: Dr Alice Cade, New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Status: Complete
Chiropractic, Sensorimotor Integration and Function
Chiropractic, Sensorimotor Integration and Function
Chief Investigator: Professor Bernadette Murphy, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Status: Complete
The Effects of a Single Session of Chiropractic Care on Brain Source Connectivity
The Effects of a Single Session of Chiropractic Care on Brain Source Connectivity
Chief Investigator: Research Fellow Imran Khan Niazi, New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Status: Complete
Neck PainBiomarkers & Chiropractic Outcomes
Neck Pain Biomarkers and Chiropractic Outcomes
Chief Investigator: Dr Suzanne Snodgrass, The University of Newcastle
Status: In Progress
Chiropractic Care and the Cortical Silent Period
Chiropractic Care and the Cortical Silent Period
Chief Investigator: Dr Heidi Haavik / Professor Kemal Türker, New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Status: Complete
Neuropathy Suppression by Spinal Manipulation
Neuropathy Suppression by Spinal Manipulation
Chief Investigator: Professor Xue-Jun Song, MD, PhD, Ronald L.Rupert, MS, DC, Su Liu, PhD, Zhijiang Huang, PhD, Yankai Zhang, PhD, Parker University Research Institute
Status: Complete
Chiropractic Adjustment and Cervicogenic Dizziness
Chiropractic Adjustment and Cervicogenic Dizziness
Chief Investigator: Dr Gary Shum, University of Plymouth
Status: Complete
Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Thalamic Mechanical Response Threshold
Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Thalamic Mechanical Response Threshold
Chief Investigator: Dr William Reed,Palmer College of Chiropractic
Status: Complete
The Effect of Chiropractic Care on Cerebellar Function
The Effect of Chiropractic Care on Cerebellar Function
Chief Investigators: Professor Bernadette Murphy and Dr Heidi Haavik, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Status: Complete
Randomised Controlled Trial of the Effects of Sixteen Weeks of Chiropractic Care on Objective Markers of Sensorimotor Function in Older People
Randomised Controlled Trial of the Effects of Sixteen Weeks of Chiropractic Care on Objective Markers of Sensorimotor Function in Older People
Chief Investigators: Dr Kelly Holt/Dr Heidi Haavik /Associate Professor Bernadette Murphy/Dr C Raina Elley, New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Status: Complete
The effect of Chiropractic Care on Synchronised Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction
The effect of Chiropractic Care on Synchronised Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction
Chief Investigators: Dr Heidi Haavik /Dr Stanley Flavel, New Zealand College of Chiropractic
Status: Complete
Somato-Sympathetic Responses to Chiropractic Adjustments in a Model of Cervical Disc Degeneration
Somato-Sympathetic Responses to Chiropractic Adjustments in a Model of Cervical Disc Degeneration
Chief Investigators: Christopher Colloca, Research Scientist Department of Kinesiology Arizona State University Robert J. Moore Head, Adelaide Centre for Spinal Research, Adelaide, Australia Robert Gunzburg, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Eeuwfeestkliniek Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
Status: Complete