The NBCE conducted research and surveys and produced the report, “Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2025”. The document is a comprehensive profile of the chiropractic profession as it stands today. The study’s findings contribute to evidence-based...
Patients with a vertebral artery dissection (VAD) present a diagnostic challenge to all physicians. There is no one single risk factor, symptom, or finding in their history or physical examination that is indicative of its presence. This case study is fascinating and...
This study found that thoracic spinal manipulation with pulmonary rehabilitation improves pulmonary function measures of FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) and FVC (Forced Vital Capacity)) in Long COVID patients. These improvements were not seen in patients...
Directional Preference (DP) is a movement and loading direction that produces rapid, lasting, reproducible, and reversible improvement in a patient’s back pain or radicular symptoms. This study compared the findings of the participant’s lumbar DP with a lumbar...
Popular on YouTube videos and social media, the Y-strap and Y-axis manipulation is examined in this clinical commentary. The authors conclude that despite the positive claims of patient benefits, the technique has little robust scientific evidence to substantiate...
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that a multimodal treatment program (the combined use of two or more musculoskeletal manipulations, mobilizations, manual therapy, and soft-tissue manipulation) is the most effective intervention for reducing both neck...
