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Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

In a recent pilot study, researchers delved into the effects of chiropractic care on balance, chronic pain, and associated dizziness among older adults with impaired balance. Led by Cheryl Hawk, Jerrilyn A. Cambron, and Mark T. Pfefer, (2009) the study aimed to gather preliminary insights into the efficacy of both limited and extended courses of chiropractic treatment. The study, which targeted a sample size of … Continue reading Does chiropractic maintenance care improve balance and reduce pain in the elderly?

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Sharp Purser Test

Purpose of Sharp Purser Test: To determine if subluxation of the atlas on the axis vertebra is present and diagnose atlantoaxial instability (1). Patient position: Sitting. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient. Procedure: Ask the patient to perform a slight cervical retraction/nod to correct the poke chin posture. Place the palm of one hand over the patient’s forehead. Place the thumb and the index finger … Continue reading Sharp Purser Test

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Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a type of manual therapy that has been used by osteopathic clinicians to manage dizziness that is caused by neuro-otologic disorders. However, there is currently no comprehensive review that provides an overall assessment of the effectiveness of OMT in treating dizziness. To our knowledge, there is no current systematic review that has evaluated the impact of OMT on dizziness. Such … Continue reading Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

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Hallpike-Dix Test

Purpose of Hallpike-Dix Test: To determine whether vertigo is triggered by head movements and identify benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) (1-3). Patient position: Sitting with legs extended on the examination table, and the patient’s head is rotated/turned 45 degrees toward the ear to be tested. Examiner position: Standing behind the patient on the head side, while the patient is in a long sitting position on … Continue reading Hallpike-Dix Test

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