The Impact of Chiropractic on Fatigue & the Autonomic Nervous System in Adults With Long COVID-19: a Waitlist-controlled, Single-blind, One-way Crossover, Pilot Trial

The purpose of this waitlist-controlled, single-blind, one-way crossover, pilot trial is to evaluate the potential effects of
8 weeks of chiropractic care on patient-reported fatigue and the autonomic nervous system in adults with long COVID. This study will allow us to estimate the standard deviation of the primary endpoint in our population with which a formal power calculation for a future randomized, controlled trial can be performed.

开始日期2025-01-15

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Life University, Inc.

NCT05884437 / SuspendedN/AIIT

The Effects of Chiropractic Care on the Brain, Autonomic Nervous System, Gait, and Patient Reported Outcomes in Adults With Diagnosed or Suspected Metabolic Syndrome: a Proof-of-concept Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of our study procedures/protocols and to look at the potential effects of chiropractic care on people with metabolic syndrome.

开始日期2025-01-01

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Life University, Inc.

NCT05310565 / WithdrawnN/AIIT

The Effects of Chiropractic Care on the Quality of Life and Autonomic Nervous System in Adults With Colon Cancer: a Single-arm Pilot Trial

The main objectives of this single-arm pilot trial are to investigate the feasibility of our protocol in terms of 1) recruitment, 2) adherence, 3) tolerability, 4) acceptability and 5) retention. We aim to recruit 20 participants with advanced colon cancer (stage 3-4) who will have assessments of their autonomic nervous system function, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels, and patient-reported outcomes. Thereafter, patients will be directed to a nearby field clinic to receive twice-weekly cervical assessments & high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) cervical adjustments for a period of 6 weeks. Re-assessments will be performed following 2 weeks and 6 weeks of chiropractic care.

开始日期2025-01-01

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2024-03-01·Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Clinical Practice Guideline for Best Practice Management of Pediatric Patients by Chiropractors: Results of a Delphi Consensus Process

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作者: Young, Jessie ; Robinson, Andrew ; Vallone, Sharon ; Alevaki, Helen ; O'Neill Bhogal, Stephanie ; Amorin-Woods, Deisy ; Schielke, Alec ; Parkin-Smith, Gregory ; Miller, Joyce ; Hawk, Cheryl ; Thompson, Robyn ; Ferrance, Randy ; Keating, Genevieve ; Sexton, Helen ; Todd, Angela ; Farabaugh, Ronald ; Amorin-Woods, Lyndon

Objective: To build upon existing recommendations on best practices for chiropractic management of children by conducting a formal consensus process and best evidence synthesis. Design: Best practice guide based on recommendations from current best available evidence and formal consensus of a panel of experienced practitioners, consumers, and experts for chiropractic management of pediatric patients. Methods: Synthesis of results of a literature search to inform the development of recommendations from a multidisciplinary steering committee, including experts in pediatrics, followed by a formal Delphi panel consensus process. Results: The consensus process was conducted June to August 2022. All 60 panelists completed the process and reached at least 80% consensus on all recommendations after three Delphi rounds. Recommendations for best practices for chiropractic care for children addressed these aspects of the clinical encounter: patient communication, including informed consent; appropriate clinical history, including health habits; appropriate physical examination procedures; red flags/contraindications to chiropractic care and/or spinal manipulation; aspects of chiropractic management of pediatric patients, including infants; modifications of spinal manipulation and other manual procedures for pediatric patients; appropriate referral and comanagement; and appropriate health promotion and disease prevention practices. Conclusion: This set of recommendations represents a general framework for an evidence-informed and reasonable approach to the management of pediatric patients by chiropractors.

2023-12-01·Journal of Chiropractic Humanities

Chiropractic Day 2023: A Report and Qualitative Analysis of How Thought Leaders Celebrate the Present and Envision the Future of Chiropractic

Article

作者: Little, Craig ; Petrocco-Napuli, Kristina L ; Foshee, William K ; Goertz, Christine ; Clum, Gerard W ; Yelverton, Christopher ; Crespo, Waleska ; Konarski-Hart, Karen ; Kopansky-Giles, Deborah ; Dane, Dawn ; Byfield, David ; Young, Kenneth J ; Hynes, Roger ; Peeace, L David ; Kowalski, Matthew ; Peterson, Cynthia ; Killinger, Lisa ; Sorrentino, Anne ; Johnson, Valerie ; Agaoglu, Mustafa ; Edwards, Micheala ; Henderson, Charles ; Wong, Yi Kai ; Amorin-Woods, Lyndon ; Snow, Gregory ; Mrozek, John ; Nixdorf, Don ; McAllister, Sherry ; Brown, Richard ; Daniels, Clinton J ; Da Silva, Kendrah L ; Johnson, Claire D ; Phillips, Reed ; Green, Bart N

ObjectiveThis study aimed to (1) collect and analyze statements about how to celebrate chiropractic in the present and roles that chiropractors may fulfill in the future, (2) identify if there was congruence among the themes between present and future statements, and (3) offer a model about the chiropractic profession that captures its complex relationships that encompass its interactions within microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem, and macrosystem levels.MethodsFor this qualitative analysis, we used pattern and grounded theory approaches. A purposive sample of thought leaders in the chiropractic profession were invited to answer the following 2 open-ended questions: (1) envision the chiropractor of the future, and (2) recommendations on how to celebrate chiropractic. Information was collected during April 2023 using Survey Monkey. The information was entered into a spreadsheet and analyzed for topic clusters, which resulted in matching concepts with social-ecological themes. The themes between the responses to the 2 questions were analyzed for congruence. We used the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research to report our findings.ResultsOf the 54 experts invited, 32 (59%) participated. Authors represented 7 countries and have a median of 32 years of chiropractic experience, with a range of 5 to 51 years. Nineteen major topics in the future statements and 23 major topics in statements about celebrating chiropractic were combined in a model. The topics were presented using the 4 levels of the social-ecological framework. Individual (microsystem): chiropractors are competent, well-educated experts in spine and musculoskeletal care who apply evidence-based practices, which is a combination of the best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. Interpersonal relationships (mesosystem): chiropractors serve the best interests of their patients, provide person-centered care, embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, consider specific health needs and the health of the whole person. Community (exosystem): chiropractors provide care within integrated health care environments and in private practices, serve the best interests of the public through participation in their communities, participate through multidisciplinary collaboration with and within the health care system, and work together as a profession with a strong professional identity. Societal (macrosystem): chiropractors contribute to the greater good of society and participate on a global level in policy, leadership, and research. There was concordance between both the future envisioning statements and the present celebration recommendations, which suggest logical validity based on the congruence of these concepts.ConclusionA sample of independent views, including the perceptions from a broad range of chiropractic thought leaders from various backgrounds, philosophies, diversity characteristics, and world regions, were assembled to create a comprehensive model of the chiropractic profession. The resulting model shows an array of intrinsic values and provides the roles that chiropractors may provide to serve patients and the public. This study offers insights into the roles that future chiropractors may fulfill and how these are congruent with present-day values. These core concepts and this novel model may have utility during dialogs about identity, applications regarding chiropractic in policy, practice, education, and research, and building positive relationships and collaborations.

2023-11-13·Cureus

Secondary Analysis of a Dataset to Estimate the Prevalence of Vertebral Subluxation and Its Implications for Health Promotion and Prevention

Article

作者: Kwon, Christie ; McCoy, Matthew ; Binongo, Jose N

Background Vertebral subluxation (VS) is a clinical entity defined as a misalignment of the spine affecting biomechanical and neurological function. The identification and correction of VS is the primary focus of the chiropractic profession. The purpose of this study is to estimate VS prevalence using a sample of individuals presenting for chiropractic care and explore the preventative public health implications of VS through the promotion of overall health and function. Methodology A brief review of the literature was conducted to support an operational definition for VS that incorporated neurologic and kinesiologic exam components. A retrospective, quantitative analysis of a multi-clinic dataset was then performed using this operational definition. Descriptive statistics on patient demographic data included age, gender, and past health history characteristics. In addition to calculating estimates of the overall prevalence of VS, age- and gender-stratified estimates in the different clinics were calculated to allow for potential variations. Results A total of 1,851 patient records from seven chiropractic clinics in four states were obtained. The mean age of patients was 43.48 (SD = 16.8, range = 18-91 years). There were more females (n = 927, 64.6%) than males who presented for chiropractic care. Patients reported various reasons for seeking chiropractic care, including, spinal or extremity pain, numbness, or tingling; headaches; ear, nose, and throat-related issues; or visceral issues. Mental health concerns, neurocognitive issues, and concerns about general health were also noted as reasons for care. The overall prevalence of VS was 78.55% (95% CI = 76.68-80.42). Female and male prevalence of VS was 77.17% and 80.15%, respectively; notably, all per-clinic, age, or gender-stratified prevalences were ≥50%. Conclusions To date, this is the first study of its magnitude and application of an operational definition to estimate the prevalence of VS. Albeit nonrandom, the sample had a broad geographic distribution. The results of this study suggest a high rate of prevalence of VS in a sample of individuals who sought chiropractic care. Concerns about general health and wellness were represented in the sample and suggest chiropractic may serve a primary prevention function in the absence of disease or injury. Further investigation into the epidemiology of VS and its role in health promotion and prevention is recommended.

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2023-10-26

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Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Inspiring Future Doctors with Collegiate Mobile Advertising Campaign

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization educating the public about the benefits of chiropractic care, announced the launch of five new videos as part of its ongoing, mobile-driven advertising campaign targeted to college students to inspire the next generation of doctors of chiropractic (DCs). The campaign runs from Feb. 2023 through Feb. 2024. The campaign's theme, "A Career in Chiropractic," is intended to encourage individuals to pursue an educational and training path toward becoming a DC by emphasizing the variety and flexibility of the chiropractic profession, as well as the benefits it delivers to patients. Available exclusively on mobile devices, the video and editorial-style native ads were created in partnership with five chiropractic colleges. The content shows DCs at work in varied settings, including offices and sporting events, while also enjoying their personal lives. The overall message is that DCs help patients while maintaining work-life balance. Related video: Dr. Sherry McAllister explains the campaign theme The ads can be viewed on YouTube using the following links: Growing Up Chiropractic Featuring Professional Soccer Player, Olivia Athens Choose How You Practice The Chiropractic Lifestyle The Difference You Make Get in the Game with Chiropractic Workforce development is increasingly important across healthcare professions as most, including chiropractic, are forecasting potential clinician shortages in the coming years. A 2020 Practice Analysis from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, for example, shows that 30% of practicing DCs were age 60 or older and fewer than half were younger than 50. Chiropractic care will continue to grow to meet demand. The U.S. Department of Labor reports the profession's growth rate is expected to be 9% from 2022 to 2032, outpacing the average growth rate of 7% for all occupations. An average of 2,600 openings for chiropractors are projected each year over the decade. "Ensuring people can easily access safe, natural, drug-free chiropractic care means we need to start developing our future workforce as early as possible," said F4CP President Sherry McAllister, DC. "Our campaign created in close collaboration with leading chiropractic colleges draws this younger audience's awareness to the opportunity to pursue not just a career, but rather a calling that holistically supports their life inside and outside of their practice." The five chiropractic colleges partnering with F4CP on the project are Campbellsville University, Cleveland University-Kansas City, Life University, Logan University and Parker University. Representatives from the participating colleges worked with F4CP to develop scripts for the production of the commercials. In 2021, F4CP engaged in a similar mobile-driven pilot campaign with Cleveland University-Kansas City, Keiser University and Texas Chiropractic College to test the success of in-app marketing to potential chiropractic students. The three-month pilot project ads generated over 315,000 total video views and more than 18,000 direct clicks to the colleges' websites. The newest campaign, featured on several transparent, brand-safe sites including CNN, Bloomberg, Business Insider, CBS Sports, ABC News and hundreds of other family-friendly mobile applications, will run until Feb. 2024 with each college targeting three specific geographic markets. It is expected to generate at least 100,000 clicks to each college's website. Potential chiropractic students will opt-in through the ad to engage with the video and to unlock other digital content. The interactive video player includes call-to-action buttons, which drive users to the web pages of participating chiropractic colleges. Such user-initiated, non-interruptive video streams are the highest-performing advertisements in the industry. About the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress A not-for-profit organization with nearly 35,000 members, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) informs and educates the general public about the value of chiropractic care delivered by doctors of chiropractic (DC) and its role in drug-free pain management. Visit or call 866-901-F4CP (3427). Media contact: Marcia Rhodes / [email protected] SOURCE Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

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