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Harrison DE, Haas JW, Moustafa IM, Betz JW, Oakley PA. Can the Mismatch of Measured Pelvic Morphology vs. Lumbar Lordosis Predict Chronic Low Back Pain Patients? J Clin Med 2024; 13:2178. [PMID: 38673450 PMCID: PMC11050312 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: Measures of lumbar lordosis (LL) and elliptical modeling variables have been shown to discriminate between normal and chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients. Pelvic morphology influences an individual's sagittal lumbar alignment. Our purpose is to investigate the sensitivity and specificity of lumbar sagittal radiographic alignment and modeling variables to identify if these can discriminate between normal controls and CLBP patients. Methods: We conducted a computer analysis of digitized vertebral body corners on lateral lumbar radiographs of normal controls and CLBP patients. Fifty normal controls were attained from a required pre-employment physical examination (29 men; 21 women; mean age of 27.7 ± 8.5 years), with no history of low back pain, a normal spinal examination, no pathologies, anomalies, or instability. Additionally, 50 CLBP patients (29 men; 29.5 ± 8 years of age) were randomly chosen and matched to the characteristics of the controls. The inclusion criteria required no abnormalities on lumbar spine radiographs. The parameters included the following: ARA L1-L5 lordosis, ARA T12-S1 lordosis, Cobb T12-S1, b/a elliptical modelling ratio, sacral base angle (SBA), and S1 posterior tangent to vertical (PTS1). Two measures of pelvic morphology were determined for each person-the angle of pelvic incidence (API) and posterior tangent pelvic incidence angle (PTPIA)-and the relationships between API - ARA T12-S1, API - Cobb T12-S1, and API - ARA L1-5 was determined. Descriptive statistics and correlations among the primary variables were determined. The receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC curves) for primary variables were analyzed. Results: The mean values of LL were statistically different between the normal and CLBP groups (p < 0.001), indicating a hypo-lordotic lumbar spine for the CLBP group. The mean b/a ratio was lower in the chronic pain group (p = 0.0066). The pelvic morphology variables were similar between the groups (p > 0.05). API had a stronger correlation to the SBA and Cobb T12-S1 than PTPIA did, while PTPIA had a stronger correlation to the S1 tangent and ARA T12-S1 than API did. While CLBP patients had a stronger correlation of ARA T12-S1 and Cobb T12-S1 relative to the pelvic morphology, they also had a reduced correlation of ARA L1-L5 lordosis relative to their SBA and pelvic morphology measures. API - T12-S1, API - L1-L5, and API - Cobb T12-S1 were statistically different between the groups, p < 0.001. Using ROC curve analyses, it was identified that ARA L1-L5 lordosis of 36° and ARA T12-S1 of 68° have a good sensitivity and specificity to discriminate between normal and CLBP patients. ROC curve analyses identified that lordosis ARAT12-S1 < 68° (AUC = 0.83), lordosis ARAL1-L5 < 36° (AUC = 0.78), API - ARA T12-S1 < -18° (AUC = 0.75), API - ARAL1-L5 > 35° (AUC = 0.71), and API - Cobb T12-S1 < -5° (AUC = 0.69) had moderate to good discrimination between groups (AUC = 0.83, 0.78, 0.75, and 0.72). Conclusions: Pelvic morphology is similar between normal and CLBP patients. CLBP patients have an abnormal 'fit' of their API - ARAT12-S1 and L1-L5 lumbar lordosis relative to their pelvic morphology and sacral tilt shown as a hypolordosis.
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- Chiropractic Biophysics NonProfit, Inc., Eagle, ID 83616, USA
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates;
- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS–Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada;
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Haas JW, Berry RH, Oakley PA, Harrison DE. A 13-Year Long-Term Follow-Up of a Case Report With Continued Improvement in Severe Chronic Neck and Head Pain Alleviated With Chiropractic BioPhysics® Spinal Rehabilitation Protocols. Cureus 2024; 16:e59024. [PMID: 38680820 PMCID: PMC11052517 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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Alleviation of headaches (HAs), neck pain (NP), and disability is a desirable clinical outcome for the billions globally who suffer from these conditions. Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) methods may provide an option for head and neck-injured patients. A 62-year-old female historically injured multiple times including two motor vehicle collisions (MVC), and a strike to the face with a hockey puck; all resulting in chronic pain and suffering. The subject sought and received successful treatment in 2016 using this conservative protocol at a facility in the USA. The resolution of symptoms following 36 treatments was previously reported. Following 13 years without treatment beyond home exercises, the subject was re-evaluated and found to be stable in the long term for pain, structural and functional assessment. Thirty-six treatments over 12 weeks in 2016 led to an improvement in numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) for NP (5/10 to 1/10), and HA (9+/10 to 0/10), resolution of NP disability (6/100 to 0/100) as well as normalization of ROM without pain and resumption of all activities of daily living including high-level athletics without pain and disability. A 13-year follow-up found continued stability objectively and subjectively. We provide a case of successful conservative treatment using specific traction, exercises, and spine manipulation procedures. CBP® provides an option to treat pain and this case adds to growing evidence.
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- Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, CAN
- Chiropractic, CBP Non-Profit, Inc, Newmarket, CAN
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Fedorchuk CA, Fedorchuk CG, Lightstone DF. Improvement in Pain, Quality of Life, and Urinary Dysfunction following Correction of Lumbar Lordosis and Reduction in Lumbar Spondylolistheses Using Chiropractic BioPhysics ® Structural Spinal Rehabilitation: A Case Series with >1-Year Long-Term Follow-Up Exams. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2024. [PMID: 38610790 PMCID: PMC11012333 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13072024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Lumbar spondylolisthesis affects ~20% of the US population and causes spine-related pain and disability. (2) Methods: This series reports on three patients (two females and one male) aged 68-71 years showing improvements in back pain, quality of life (QOL), and urinary dysfunction following correction of lumbar spondylolistheses using CBP® spinal rehabilitation. Pre-treatment radiographs showed lumbar hyperlordosis (-49.6°, ideal is -40°) and anterolisthesis (14.5 mm, ideal is 0 mm). Pre-treatment patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) included a numeric rating scale (NRS) for back pain (7.3/10, ideal is 0), urinary urgency (8/10, ideal is 0), and SF-36 physical (PCS) and mental component score (MCS) (29.8 and 46.6, ideal is 46.8 and 52.8). Patients underwent 2-3 CBP® sessions per week to correct lumbar hyperlordosis and lumbar anterolistheses. (3) Results: Post-treatment radiographs showed improvements in lumbar curvature (-42.8°) and anterolisthesis (4.2 mm). Post-treatment PROMs showed improvements in NRS for back pain (1/10), urinary urgency (2.3/10), and SF-36 PCS and MCS (50.2 and 57.7). Long-term follow-up radiographs and PROMs showed maintained improvements. (4) Conclusions: This series documents the first-recorded long-term corrections of lumbar spondylolisthesis and concomitant improvements in back pain, urinary urgency, and QOL using CBP®. This series provides evidence for CBP® as a non-surgical approach to lumbar spinal rehabilitation and the possible impacts of spinal alignment on pain, urinary dysfunction, and QOL.
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- Institute of Spinal Health and Performance, Cumming, GA 30041, USA; (C.A.F.); (C.G.F.)
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El Melhat AM, Youssef ASA, Zebdawi MR, Hafez MA, Khalil LH, Harrison DE. Non-Surgical Approaches to the Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation Associated with Radiculopathy: A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:974. [PMID: 38398287 PMCID: PMC10888666 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13040974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Lumbar disc herniation associated with radiculopathy (LDHR) is among the most frequent causes of spine-related disorders. This condition is triggered by irritation of the nerve root caused by a herniated disc. Many non-surgical and surgical approaches are available for managing this prevalent disorder. Non-surgical treatment approaches are considered the preferred initial management methods as they are proven to be efficient in reducing both pain and disability in the absence of any red flags. The methodology employed in this review involves an extensive exploration of recent clinical research, focusing on various non-surgical approaches for LDHR. By exploring the effectiveness and patient-related outcomes of various conservative approaches, including physical therapy modalities and alternative therapies, therapists gain valuable insights that can inform clinical decision-making, ultimately contributing to enhanced patient care and improved outcomes in the treatment of LDHR. The objective of this article is to introduce advanced and new treatment techniques, supplementing existing knowledge on various conservative treatments. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current therapeutic landscape, thereby suggesting pathways for future research to fill the gaps in knowledge. Specific to our detailed review, we identified the following interventions to yield moderate evidence (Level B) of effectiveness for the conservative treatment of LDHR: patient education and self-management, McKenzie method, mobilization and manipulation, exercise therapy, traction (short-term outcomes), neural mobilization, and epidural injections. Two interventions were identified to have weak evidence of effectiveness (Level C): traction for long-term outcomes and dry needling. Three interventions were identified to have conflicting or no evidence (Level D) of effectiveness: electro-diagnostic-based management, laser and ultrasound, and electrotherapy.
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- Ahmed M. El Melhat
- Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Surgeries, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo 12613, Egypt;
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut P.O. Box 11-5020, Lebanon (M.R.Z.); (M.A.H.); (L.H.K.)
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- Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62521, Egypt;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut P.O. Box 11-5020, Lebanon (M.R.Z.); (M.A.H.); (L.H.K.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut P.O. Box 11-5020, Lebanon (M.R.Z.); (M.A.H.); (L.H.K.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut P.O. Box 11-5020, Lebanon (M.R.Z.); (M.A.H.); (L.H.K.)
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Fortner MO, Woodham TJ, Haas JW, Oakley PA, Harrison DE. Failed back surgery syndrome successfully ameliorated with Chiropractic Biophysics ® structural rehabilitation improving pain, disability as well as sagittal and coronal balance: a Chiropractic Biophysics ® case report with a 6 year follow-up. J Phys Ther Sci 2024; 36:44-50. [PMID: 38186967 PMCID: PMC10766406 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.36.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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[Purpose] To present the case of the amelioration of chronic pain and disability in a patient suffering from failed back surgery syndrome. [Participant and Methods] A 27-year-old male with chronic low back pain was treated with a Coflex® intra-spinous instrument, however, it was removed shortly after due to poor outcome including worsening pain and disability. Radiographic assessment revealed significant posterior translation of the thorax complicated by significant loss of the normal lumbar lordosis and a left lateral translated thoracic cage posture. Chiropractic Biophysics® technique was applied over a 5.5-month period leading to structural spine improvements as well as improved pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI) and quality of life (QOL). [Results] There was a 21 mm reduction in posterior thoracic translation, a 6.2° improvement in lumbar lordosis and a 16 mm reduction in lateral thoracic translation corresponding with improved ODI and QOL scores. A 6 year follow-up showed successful outcome despite some degenerative changes in the spine at the prior surgical level. [Conclusion] This case adds to the growing literature showing the efficacy of non-surgical spinal rehabilitative methods in improving outcomes in patients with spinal deformity and associated disabilities. This case also demonstrates necessity of the continued criterion standard of spinal radiography for biomechanical assessment.
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Oakley PA, Haas JW, Woodham T, Fortner M, Harrison DE. Subjective and Objective Improvement in a 39-Year-Old Male Suffering From Severe Chronic Pain and Disability Using Chiropractic BioPhysics® Protocols Following Rear-Impact Motor Vehicle Crash With a 10-Month Long-Term Follow-Up. Cureus 2023; 15:e50849. [PMID: 38125689 PMCID: PMC10732608 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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We present the case of a patient receiving structural rehabilitation following a rear-impact motor vehicle collision (MVC). Medications did not alleviate the symptoms of the crash injuries. Resolution of injury-caused pain and disability was found following postural and structural rehabilitation treatment. A 39-year-old male was injured in a rear-impact collision between two very large vehicles. Severe migraine headaches, neck pain, and radiculopathy, as well as lower back pain, were the result of the crash. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) demonstrated that the symptoms were causing severe disability and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures. Radiographs found spine alignment abnormalities consistent with rear impact MVC. Chiropractic Biophysics® (CBP®) structural rehabilitation was performed. Following a treatment regimen involving strengthening weakened and damaged muscles, postural and spinal traction, postural spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), and home therapies resulted in the resolution of the symptoms. All outcome measures demonstrated improvement, including Short-Form 36 question health questionnaire (SF-36), quadruple visual analog scale (QVAS), headache disability index (HDI), neck disability index (NDI), revised Oswestry disability index (RODI), as well as significant measured improvements found on radiographs. Spine pain and altered alignment are frequent results of MVCs. If left uncorrected, these abnormalities increase the likelihood of chronic pain and disability. Combined low back pain (LBP), neck pain (NP), headache (HA), and radiculopathy, as found in our subject, significantly pre-dispose the individual to poor HRQoL, years lived with disability (YLDs) and increased the global burden of disease (GBD). Physicians who treat injured patients should have a repeatable, reliable, valid, and efficacious method to reduce pain, increase range of motion (ROM), improve spine alignment, and improve the performance of activities of daily living (ADLs). Further, larger studies of injured patients are necessary to determine if the CBP® protocol reduces GBD caused by MVC injuries.
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- Paul A Oakley
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, York University, Toronto, CAN
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CBP NonProfit, Windsor, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western Plains Chiropractic, Gillette, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Western Plains Chiropractic, Gillette, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CBP NonProfit, Eagle, USA
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Haas JW, Woodham T, Oakley PA, Fortner MO, Harrison D. The Subjective and Objective Improvement Using Chiropractic Biophysics® Protocols. Cureus 2023; 15:e50533. [PMID: 38107215 PMCID: PMC10723807 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to describe the Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) (Chiropractic BioPhysics, Eagle, USA) technique in alleviating the persistent spine pain syndrome (PSPS) and dysfunction in a 50-year-old female who suffered for many years. The purpose of this study is to provide clinicians with a potential treatment option for failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and PSPS that doesn't respond to other treatments. The patient did not receive benefits from pharmaceutical and conservative therapies following a low back lifting injury in 2004. After several years of suffering from widespread spinal pain and dysfunction, she received a lumbosacral pedicle screw surgical fixation. The initial surgery was unsuccessful and a follow-up revision and expansion of the fusion failed to alleviate the pain and dysfunction as well. After treatment using CBP, the patient received subjective, objective, and radiographic improvements with long-term stability measured at follow-up. Given that spine pain and low back pain are the number one cause of disability in the world, having economical, repeatable, and measurable techniques to improve even difficult cases is important for astute clinicians treating spine pain.
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- Jason W Haas
- Research, Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Non-Profit, Windsor, USA
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- Chiropractic, Chiropractic BioPhysics, Gillette, USA
- Chiropractic, Western Plains Chiropractic, Gillette, USA
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- Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, CAN
- Chiropractic, Private Practice, Newmarket, CAN
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- Chiropractic, Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Non-Profit, Windsor, USA
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Harrison DE, Oakley PA, Moustafa IM. Don't Throw the 'Bio' out of the Bio-Psycho-Social Model: Editorial for Spine Rehabilitation in 2022 and Beyond. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5602. [PMID: 37685669 PMCID: PMC10488157 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12175602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Spinal injuries, disorders and disabilities are among the leading causes for work loss, suffering, and health care expenditures throughout the industrialized world [...].
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- Deed E. Harrison
- CBP Nonprofit (a Spine Research Foundation), Eagle, ID 83616, USA
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- Independent Researcher, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8Y8, Canada;
- Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
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- Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS–Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates;
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
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Moustafa IM, Shousha TM, Walton LM, Raigangar V, Harrison DE. Reduction of Thoracic Hyper-Kyphosis Improves Short and Long Term Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11206028. [PMID: 36294349 PMCID: PMC9604450 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11206028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study investigates thoracic hyper kyphosis (THK) rehabilitation using the Denneroll™ thoracic traction orthosis (DTTO). Eighty participants, with chronic non-specific neck pain (CNSNP) and THK were randomly assigned to the control or intervention group (IG). Both groups received the multimodal program; IG received the DTTO. Outcomes included formetric thoracic kyphotic angle ICT—ITL, neck pain and disability (NDI), head repositioning accuracy (HRA), smooth pursuit neck torsion test (SPNT) and overall stability index (OSI). Measures were assessed at baseline, after 30 treatment sessions over the course of 10 weeks, and 1-year after cessation of treatment. After 10 weeks, the IG improved more in neck pain intensity (p < 0.0001) and NDI (p < 0.001). No differences were found for SPNT (p = 0.48) and left-sided HRA (p = 0.3). IG improved greater for OSI (p = 0.047) and right sided HRA (p = 0.02). Only the IG improved in THK (p < 0.001). At 1-year follow-up, a regression back to baseline values for the control group was found for pain and disability such that all outcomes favored improvement in the IG receiving the DTTO; all outcomes (p < 0.001). The addition of the DTTO to a multimodal program positively affected CNSNP outcomes at both the short and 1-year follow-up.
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- Ibrahim Moustafa Moustafa
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza 12511, Egypt
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza 12511, Egypt
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Private Practice and CBP Non-Profit, Inc., Eagle, ID 83616, USA
- Correspondence:
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Oakley PA, Kallan SZ, Harrison DE. The reduction of high thoracic scoliosis in adults by mirror image<sup>®</sup> blocking: a Chiropractic BioPhysics<sup>®</sup> case series. J Phys Ther Sci 2022; 34:467-472. [PMID: 35698559 PMCID: PMC9170485 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.34.467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] A case series is featured demonstrating reduction of curvature in three adult
patients who presented with a mild to moderate severity of a uniquely high thoracic
curvature clinical presentation. [Participants and Methods] Three adult patients who
presented with an upper thoracic scoliosis deformity of mild to moderate severity
underwent Chiropractic BioPhysics® treatment protocols to treat their
deformity. Radiographic stress imaging was performed to correctly position and ascertain
potential treatment effect of the Denneroll spinal orthotic device. Patients performed
spinal traction for 10–20 minutes daily with intermittent spinal manipulative therapy.
[Results] There was a 4.5° average reduction in computerized Cobb angle measurement after
treatment. All patients reported reductions in spinal pain and also reported subjective
improvements in sleep quality and quality of life. [Conclusion] Mild reductions in
uniquely high thoracic curves can be reduced in adult scoliosis patients with mild to
moderate (17°–26°) curve magnitudes by CBP treatment protocols. Stress X-ray images are
recommended to properly place the fulcrum and assess correction potential.
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Kallan SZ, Oakley PA, Harrison DE. Reduction of lumbar hyperlordosis in a pediatric: a Chiropractic Biophysics<sup>®</sup> case report. J Phys Ther Sci 2022; 34:646-650. [PMID: 36118660 PMCID: PMC9444519 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.34.646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] To demonstrate the reduction of lumbar hyperlordosis, sacral base angle and
anterior thoracic translation posture in an 11-year-old female. [Participant and Methods]
A pediatric patient presented with lumbar hyperlordosis and underwent Chiropractic
BioPhysics® treatment protocols to reduce her spinal deformity and correlated
symptoms. Symptoms included thoracolumbar, hip, knee and ankle pains and lower extremity
weakness. Radiographs confirmed lumbar hyperlordosis, increased sacral base angle and a
forward translated thoracic posture. Spinal traction as well as corrective exercises and
spinal manipulative therapy was performed over an 11-month period. [Results] After 57
treatments, there was a 13.4° reduction in L1-L5 lordosis, an 11.8° reduction in sacral
base angle and a 13.8 mm reduction in anterior thoracic translation. The improved
structural changes correlated with improved symptoms. [Conclusion] Lumbar hyperlordosis
can be reduced in pediatric patients presenting with hyperlordosis and associated
symptomatology. Routine radiography may be warranted in the diagnosis of lumbar spine
deformities in pediatrics. Further research into the non-surgical reduction of lumbar
spine hyperlordosis is needed.
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Oakley PA, Betz JW, Harrison DE, Siskin LA, Hirsh DW. Smoke Screen to Distract From Flawed Science: A Response to Côté et al. Over Criticisms to Their Deficient 'Rapid Review' on Chiropractic X-Ray Utility. Dose Response 2021; 19:15593258211058341. [PMID: 34819817 PMCID: PMC8606932 DOI: 10.1177/15593258211058341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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- Private Practice, Newmarket, ON, Canada
- Private Practice, Boise, ID, USA
- CBP NonProfit, Inc., Eagle, ID, USA
- Private Practice, Green Brook, NJ, USA
- Private Practice, Laurel, MD, USA
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Oakley PA, Betz JW, Harrison DE, Siskin LA, Hirsh DW. Radiophobia Overreaction: College of Chiropractors of British Columbia Revoke Full X-Ray Rights Based on Flawed Study and Radiation Fear-Mongering. Dose Response 2021; 19:15593258211033142. [PMID: 34421439 PMCID: PMC8375354 DOI: 10.1177/15593258211033142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
Fears over radiation have created irrational pressures to dissuade radiography use within chiropractic. Recently, the regulatory body for chiropractors practicing in British Columbia, Canada, the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC), contracted Pierre Côté to review the clinical use of X-rays within the chiropractic profession. A "rapid review" was performed and published quickly and included only 9 papers, the most recent dating from 2005; they concluded, "Given the inherent risks of radiation, we recommend that chiropractors do not use radiographs for the routine and repeat evaluation of the structure and function of the spine." The CCBC then launched an immediate review of the use of X-rays by chiropractors in their jurisdiction. Member and public opinion were gathered but not presented to their members. On February 4, 2021, the College announced amendments to their Professional Conduct Handbook that revoked X-ray rights for routine/repeat assessment and management of patients with spine disorders. Here, we highlight current and historical evidence that substantiates that X-rays are not a public health threat. We also point out critical and insurmountable flaws in the single paper used to support irrational and unscientific policy that discriminates against chiropractors who practice certain forms of evidence-based X-ray-guided methods.
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- Private Practice, Newmarket, ON, Canada
- Private Practice, Boise, ID, USA
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Oakley PA, Harrison DE. Radiophobic Fear-Mongering, Misappropriation of Medical References and Dismissing Relevant Data Forms the False Stance for Advocating Against the Use of Routine and Repeat Radiography in Chiropractic and Manual Therapy. Dose Response 2021; 19:1559325820984626. [PMID: 33628151 PMCID: PMC7883173 DOI: 10.1177/1559325820984626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
There is a faction within the chiropractic profession passionately advocating against the routine use of X-rays in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with spinal disorders (aka subluxation). These activists reiterate common false statements such as "there is no evidence" for biomechanical spine assessment by X-ray, "there are no guidelines" supporting routine imaging, and also promulgate the reiterating narrative that "X-rays are dangerous." These arguments come in the form of recycled allopathic "red flag only" medical guidelines for spine care, opinion pieces and consensus statements. Herein, we review these common arguments and present compelling data refuting such claims. It quickly becomes evident that these statements are false. They are based on cherry-picked medical references and, most importantly, expansive evidence against this narrative continues to be ignored. Factually, there is considerable evidential support for routine use of radiological imaging in chiropractic and manual therapies for 3 main purposes: 1. To assess spinopelvic biomechanical parameters; 2. To screen for relative and absolute contraindications; 3. To reassess a patient's progress from some forms of spine altering treatments. Finally, and most importantly, we summarize why the long-held notion of carcinogenicity from X-rays is not a valid argument.
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