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Subluxation Syndromes: A Condition Whose Time Has Come?
No full textControversy surrounds the use of the term ‘subluxation’ within the chiropractic profession. This paper suggests that doctors of chiropractic should develop an evidence base that focuses on the clinical entities that are treated in clinical practice. Such effort might include documenting common locally symptomatic subluxations in each joint region and subluxations that cause more distant neurophysiological effects. (J Chiropr Humanit 2004;11:38-43)http://archive.journalchirohumanities.com/Vol%2011/JCH2004-11-38-43.pd
Osteoarthritis and Nutritional Support: A Literature Review
No full textOsteoarthritis (OA) appears to be one for the unfortunate consequences of evolution of bony skeleton. Despite much study in other areas, the impact of diet in terms of caloric balance and the biochemical effects of essential nutrients is only just being explored.There is little question that proper weight control will positively influence the course of Osteoarthritis of some joints. when it comes to the role of non-caloric essential nutrients the impact is less clear.A number of studies have shown that a large percentage of patients with OA are ingesting less than the USRDA for vitamins A, C, D, E pysidoxien, folacin, pantothenic acid and the minerals zinc, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Many substance such as vitamins A, C, E, niacin and sulfur have shown promising results in intial studies with Osteoarthritis. However much, much more work remains to be done and until these studies are performed any clinical recommendations in megadose ranges for vitamins and mineral supplementation by OA patients should remain guarded
Cervical Manipulation And Stroke: A Reply To Drs Calvino And Holsworth
No full textDr. Good's article on chiropractic manipulation and strokes.http://www.acatoday.org/pdf/jacaonline/Mar03/0303Stroke1.pd
Defining Quality in Chiropractic Education
No full textPresently it seems that every corner of modern society is concerned with quality. Higher education institutions including private colleges (especially chiropractic colleges) in the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America have had to come to grips with the quality ethos as well. This paper sets the stage for an institution's investigations and measurements of its own quality by defining what quality in higher education is. The five aspects used to define quality which are important in higher education are being exceptional, perfection, transformation, fitness for purpose, and value for money. Each aspect is discussed in detail and specific examples are used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each as it related to chiropractic education
Reflections on the Teaching Strategies Used in Teaching the Chiropractic Adjustment
No full textTeaching adjusting technique well depends on consideration of many factors associated with the three domains of learning (cognitive, affective and psychomotor). The psychomotor domain in particular is uniquely important because, like sport, success is dependant on physical performance. It is in the 2nd year technique laboratory at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic that students are first introduced to the adjustment. Over the course of the last few years teaching strategies have been developed which incorporate some of the tactics used in sports coaching combined with concepts found in literature on psychomotor learning. This paper examines and reports on the strategies which are used in teaching a student the intricacies of performing a spinal adjustment
Aspects of Learning Issues Relevant to the Chiropractic Adjustment
No full textIt is important that the process of learning psychomotor skills is explored in depth by chiropractic educators so that these critical skills can be taught effectively. The learning of psychomotor skills is a complex phenomenon which is directly dependant on the environment in which the skill is learned and the inherent psychomotor skill learning capacity of the student. The tutor can have a significant impact on student learning by understanding the mechanisms of skill performance and seeing that the student receives proper feedback (both knowledge of results and internal feedback). Ultimately however the power of psychomotor learning lies within the student and is directed by his innate ability to feel, process, perform and analyze (the operation perspective). The purpose of this paper is to examine aspects of psychomotor skill learning as they pertain to chiropractic education, in particular learning the art of spinal adjusting
The Mcmaster Problem-Based Learning Method: An Analysis And Its Relevance To Chiropractic Education
No full textWhen students create teaching materials, learning can be enhanced. Therefore, a project was designed based on the traditional clinical case report and the chiropractic technique and principles curriculum at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. The objectives were to increase mastery in a clinical topic, increase awareness of different patient presentations and management options, and enhance information technology skills. Following lectures about the components of a case report and neurological reflexes related to visceral comorbidities and subluxation and joint dysfunction, students created a case report based on a template provided by the instructor. A survey gathered student perspectives on the exercise. More than 70% of the surveyed students felt the project was at least moderately helpful in improving understanding of a case report, the condition investigated, their clinical reasoning, and the ability to integrate information. Most felt that they improved their understanding of neurological reflexes, use of the literature, and the practice of evidence-based care. The majority believed that they identified weakness in knowledge, improved self-learning skills, and increased confidence in managing patients. Most enjoyed it at least somewhat and 70% agreed that the project should be continued. Many believed that they were better prepared for national boards and had improved their writing skills. (J Chiropr Educ 2009;23(2):165–173)http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2759994/pdf/JCE-23-2-165.pd
Student Generated Case Reports
No full textWhen students create teaching materials, learning can be enhanced. Therefore, a project was designed based on the traditional clinical case report and the chiropractic technique and principles curriculum at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. The objectives were to increase mastery in a clinical topic, increase awareness of different patient presentations and management options, and enhance information technology skills. Following lectures about the components of a case report and neurological reflexes related to visceral comorbidities and subluxation and joint dysfunction, students created a case report based on a template provided by the instructor. A survey gathered student perspectives on the exercise. More than 70% of the surveyed students felt the project was at least moderately helpful in improving understanding of a case report, the condition investigated, their clinical reasoning, and the ability to integrate information. Most felt that they improved their understanding of neurological reflexes, use of the literature, and the practice of evidence-based care. The majority believed that they identified weakness in knowledge, improved self-learning skills, and increased confidence in managing patients. Most enjoyed it at least somewhat and 70% agreed that the project should be continued. Many believed that they were better prepared for national boards and had improved their writing skills.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2759994/?tool=pmcentre
Maintenance Care And Mechanically Induced Spinal Degeneration
No full textThe question of whether there is any rational clinical reason to treat patients on a maintenance care basis has plagued the chiropractic profession since its inception. If it can be proven that altered spinal mechanics lead to premature spinal degeneration and that periodic manipulations to the spine can significantly affect this degeneration, then maintenance care would prove to be a valuable tool for mankind. The question to be answered would then be where to adjust the spine. Patterns of posterior joint arthrosis seem to suggest that the transition areas of the spine tend to chronically fixate while the middle of a spinal region undergoes degeneration of the anterior motion unit. The following is a discussion of two of the current theoretical models concerning spinal degeneration caused by altered mechanics, and a hypothesis for a new model.http://search.ebscohost.com.libproxy.bridgeport.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=awh&AN=6100924&site=ehost-liv
Chiropractic Listings: Part IV An Anterior (Supine) Approach To The Thoracic Spine, And CT And LT Junctions
No full textDr. Good's article on chiropractic 'listings'.http://www.acatoday.org/pdf/jacaonline/Aug03/803Philo.pd
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