Background: This study aimed to (a) determine how frequently chiropractors use postural assessment when treating patients with back or neck pain, (b) determine the rationale for the use of postural assessment by chiropractors, (c) examine the assessm...
The aim of this study was to explore and document the enablers and barriers of chiropractic care colocation in general practice at a large-scale private primary care centre in Australia. This study focused on the perceptions of healthcare professiona...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a public health disease that causes decreased mobility and leads to poor quality of life. A person’s health-seeking behavior can influence their understanding of a disease, which in turn can alter its course. The objectiv...
7 December 2022
Objective: To investigate the most common physical examination tests (PET) for the screening for referral of patients with back or chest pain caused by serious pathology. Methods: A systematic review was conducted. Searches were performed on seven el...
Chiropractors diagnose and manage musculoskeletal disorders, commonly using spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). Over the past half-century, the chiropractic profession has seen increased utilization in the United States following Medicare authorizatio...
28 August 2024
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are frequently discussed by people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The aim of this study is to explore CAM use in Australians with IBD. This cross-sectional study was conducted via an anonymous on...
Background: In physiotherapy, the classic muscle–bone concept is used to translate basic and clinical anatomy. By defining the anatomical structures from superficial to deeper layers which frame the ArthroMyoFascial complex, our aim is to offer...
Background and Objectives: Chiropractic spinal manipulation is an alternative medical procedure for treating various spinal dysfunctions. Great interest exists in investigating its neuroplastic effects on the central nervous system. Previous studies...
19 January 2026
Problem Statement: Upper crossed syndrome (UCS), as first described by Janda, refers to a group of muscle imbalances in which tightness in the upper trapezius and levator scapulae dorsally cross with tightness in the pectoralis major and minor muscle...