What if we could predict patient improvement? Axen et al (p. 153) present findings that may help practitioners predict which patients with nonpersistent low back pain may or may not report improvement by the second visit.
Insights into referral patterns in an integrated medical system. Coulter et al (p. 170) look at behavior trends of CAM providers who are integrated within a health care system. Their findings suggest that CAM providers can establish a referral network with each other within such a system.
Soft tissue technique for compartment syndrome. Hammer and Pfefer (p. 199) provide their findings on the soft tissue management of a case of subacute lumbar compartment syndrome using Graston technique.
Can we predict academic success using the CCAT? Cunningham et al (p. 175) demonstrate the results of a chiropractic college assessment test as an indicator of success within the basic science curriculum of a particular chiropractic program.
An unusual case presentation. Rich et al (p. 194) present a case of vertebral hemangioma causing conus medullaris compression and suggest indications for MRI usage in similar cases.
A model for predicting effectiveness of a technique. Evans (p. 206) proposes a numerically based method for estimating the efficiency and effectiveness of techniques of musculoskeletal therapy.
Effects of a low force technique. Zhang and Snyder (p. 153) investigate the effects of 4 weeks of Toftness low-force chiropractic adjustments on body surface electromagnetic fields.
Does a “normal” cervical curve exist? McAviney et al (p. 187) investigate the relationship between cervical lordosis and clinical symptoms in a selected patient group.
Effect of chiropractic care on patients with insomnia. Jamison (p. 179) investigates what effect chiropractic care may have on patients with sleep disturbances.
Impact of including chiropractic in a health plan benefit. Nelson et al (p. 164) compare characteristics between employees who had the chiropractic benefit, and those who did not, and between individuals who self-selected chiropractic care and those who self-selected medical care.
A whiplash case report. Ferrantelli et al (p. 205) describe the management of a patient with chronic whiplash associated disorders, previously unresponsive to multiple physical therapy and chiropractic treatments.
Manipulation for infants and children. Biedermann (p. 211) proposes an etiological model for manual therapy for infants and children.
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