Does hand posture influence manipulation force?
Perle and Kawchuk (p. 265), using pressure sensor technology, investigate if hand configuration influences the magnitude, location, and distribution of pressure generated by the hand during manipulation.
Chronic pain response to a nonforce technique.
Rupert et al (p. 259) take a closer look at how chronic pain patients, who failed under traditional chiropractic care, respond to a specific type of nonforce chiropractic care: Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (BEST).
A patient presents with vision loss.
Cuthbert and Blum (p. 289) present the chiropractic management using the techniques of Applied Kinesiology for a patient with visual loss and Arnold-Chiari malformation.
Picking the right tool for the job.
Larsen and Leboeuf-Yde (p. 219) take a closer look at how well the Bournemouth Questionnaire measures the baseline, progress, and prognosis for chiropractic patients with persistent low back pain.
An unusual case presentation.
Young and George (p. 274) present an unusual case of unifocal Langerhans cell histiocytosis located in the femur of a 6-year old. They review this presentation and offer current management strategies for this condition.
Effects of rotational manipulation.
Tsung et al (p. 238) measure the mechanical effects of rotational mobilization and find that rotational mobilization induces oscillatory moments and movements of the spine in all 3 anatomical planes.
A view from Japan.
Inoue et al (p. 253) examine the relationship between Judo therapists and orthopedists by comparing their geographic distributions in the whole country and local levels.
Chronic pain in the elderly.
Haas et al (p. 228) evaluate the effects of a self-management program on an elderly population with chronic low back pain of mechanical origin.
Medication-assisted manipulation.
Kohlbeck et al (p. 245) measure the differences in pain and disability for chronic low-back pain patients receiving treatment with medication-assisted manipulation and to compare these to changes in a group only receiving spinal manipulation.
Can MRI provide a definitive diagnosis?
Schneider et al (p. 278) offer 2 case presentations that suggest caution and clinical judgment should be used when confirming the absence of disk herniation.
Taking a different view of soft tissue injuries.
Gemmell et al (p. 285) provide concepts on alternate ways of approaching soft tissue injuries. Their model uses “distortion” theory in contrast to the traditional model of tissue inflammation.
Distraction manipulation of the spine.
Gay et al (p. 266) provide a comprehensive literature review on distraction manipulation of the lumbar spine. This review focuses on the physiological effects, clinical efficacy, and safety of lumbar distraction manipulation.
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