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Sep202021

Agreement of primary outcomes in chiropractic-related registered clinical trial protocols and publications

Clinical trial registries are integral to the world of evidence-based medicine. They provide a database of information, assist in monitoring selective reporting of outcome measures, disclosing publication bias, and preventing duplication of trials. Researchers can also observe the records of non-published trials when investigating a similar theme or hypothesis. These databases are like a super…

Sep102021

Muscular Dystrophy under Chiropractic Care

Muscular Dystrophy is not the kind of diagnosis that anyone likes to hear. Usually diagnosed in childhood, it refers to a group of genetic diseases that result in progressive loss of muscle strength and mass. At this point in time, there is no cure, although some treatments can aid in the management of the condition…

Sep32021

Plagiocephaly, cervical range of movement & primitive reflexes in an infant under chiropractic care

A new case report has hit the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal covering the chiropractic-plus-helmet co-management of an infant with plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is the clinical term for when an infant develops a flat spot on their head (usually at the back or slightly to the side). Cases of Plagiocephaly have been on the rise since the…

Aug262021

RCT Examines Effectiveness of Chiropractic for Recurrent Headaches in 7-14 year old children

Headaches are a common ailment and a beast we know well. But while conversations about the different types of headaches and their treatments are readily available for the adult population, what about kids? A recent study has taken a look at this very important topic, comparing chiropractic manipulation with a sham manipulation and examining its…

Aug202021

New Report Examines the Post-Pandemic Research Era

The further we move through this pandemic the more we are familiarising ourselves with the effects, both short and long, of COVID-19 infections. In news we like about as much as the sound of nails on a chalk board, it has been discovered that many individuals recovering from infection are experiencing residual problems, commonly referred…

Aug112021

Resolution of a left sided trigger finger in a 2½ year-old female

The first association many of us have with the term “Trigger finger” is that of Western movies and stand-off scenes, perhaps with a tumbleweed rolling by. But for many, trigger finger is actually a disorder called “stenosing tenosynovitis” which causes one of the fingers to get stuck in a bent position. Not fun for anyone,…

Aug32021

Forward head posture and nerve conduction: new study

It’s no big secret that forward head carriage is bad news. In fact, some may say it is a leading postural concern for chiropractors who deal with it almost every day. We know that it can contribute to disc degeneration due to the abnormal weight distribution on the vertebra. We also know it can contribute…

Jul282021

Chiropractic care of a 9-week old female with Erb’s palsy

We often think of labor as a physical (and emotional) ordeal for the mother, but in truth the great adventure of life kicks off with a big ordeal for baby too. In this big ordeal, sometimes a little-known body part is injured. It’s one many of us may not have heard of, and it’s called…

Jul192021

Coeliacs Disease under Chiropractic Care: Case Report

Coeliac’s Disease is a monster we know well these days. It’s an autoimmune disease provoked by proteins present in gluten-containing foods such as wheat, rye, and barley, and sometimes even similar proteins, such as those found in oats. These proteins cause the flattening of villi (villous atrophy) leading to malabsorption and gastrointestinal issues. It also…

Jul122021

Chiropractic in the Management of Dysmenorrhea – Case Report

Yes, we are talking about period pain today. Sadly, period pain is a reality for many people. While there are levels to that, dysmenorrhea lies at the extreme end of the spectrum, where severe pain and tenderness interferes with daily activities. Sufferers may be forced to miss days of work or school, and often have…

Jun282021

RCT Examines Neurodynamic Interventions in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Autoimmune disorders are a broad family of illnesses and syndromes, and their management is a serious issue for consideration as the pain and inflammation that comes with the disorders is ongoing in its nature. Thus, when a new study comes out looking at neurodynamic interventions for Multiple Sclerosis (delivered via manual therapy), we are all…

Jun232021

Resolution of Facial Palsy under Chiropractic Care: A Case Report

A new case report has just hit the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal, covering a novel presentation of facial paralysis in a 13-month-old child. Facial palsy is a rare and complex condition, that differs greatly in its prognosis depending on whether it is congenital or due to a birth trauma. Either way, the chiropractic management of…

Jun142021

Rare Case: Auriculotemporal Neuralgia Resolves Under Multimodal Chiropractic Care

Auriculotemporal Neuralgia (or ATN) is a relatively rare condition that many people wouldn’t have heard of. However, for sufferers it is marked by severe pain running from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) up near the ear, and down through the face. It can cause excruciating pain, often one-sided, in the face and ear radiating out to…

Jun72021

Modifying Technique to Match Anatomy: New Case Report

When most of us are asked to put our hand on our heart, the right hand goes to the left side. It’s a rule of anatomy that is just assumed: our heart is on the left side of our body. Around that is a natural fit for the different organs that sit inside the human…

May312021

New Study Examines the Effects of 4 Weeks of Chiropractic on Motor Function in People with Stroke

We have been keenly awaiting the latest instalment in the stroke research emerging from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Dr Kelly Holt’s exciting work on the topic was first published in 2019, following collaboration with colleagues as far as Pakistan. The ground-breaking study looked at plantar muscle strength in stroke patients before and after…

May212021

The Therapeutic Alliance: How Important is Trust?

Although it may have not always been the case, we now accept that trust between patient and health practitioner can greatly impact how a patient perceives the quality of their treatment and the clinical outcomes. This is potentially as true for chiropractors and the people under they care for as it is for other health…

May172021

Predictors of visit frequency for chronic pain patients – New observational study reveals chiropractic trends

With opioid misuse or overuse remaining a major concern in Australia, the USA and other developed countries, it seems the light is shining on other ways to manage pain and improve function in chronic pain patients. Devotees of chiropractic and other manual therapies may already be reaping the rewards of care, but it seems we…

May72021

Mind, Trauma & Muscle Inhibition: New Study

With all we know about the brain, you’d think we’d have the full picture when it comes to memories. Yet research is still revealing more about things like Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD and other disorders. A paper recently appearing in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal has thrown a new consideration into the fray…