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Can sham adjustments elicit treatment effects in placebo chiropractic interventions?

In a pioneering investigation conducted at a chiropractic college research clinic, a team of researchers, led by Dr. C Hawk(1999), et. al., delved into the intriguing realm of placebo chiropractic treatments. The objective was twofold: firstly, to pinpoint specific elements of sham adjustments that might elicit a treatment effect, and secondly, to evaluate their impact on the success of blinding – a crucial aspect of … Continue reading Can sham adjustments elicit treatment effects in placebo chiropractic interventions?

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Can Combined Manual Therapies Improve Subacute and Chronic Neck Pain?

In 2008, the feasibility study conducted by Strunk, et. al., investigated the effectiveness of manual therapies in treating patients with subacute or chronic neck pain. The study aimed to develop and test protocols for a randomized clinical trial that combined high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation (HVLA SM) on the thoracic spine and sacroiliac joint, along with cervical spine postisometric relaxation. Additionally, the study examined the outcomes … Continue reading Can Combined Manual Therapies Improve Subacute and Chronic Neck Pain?

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How Do Spinal Manipulation and Ultrasound Compare in Terms of Pain Intensity Reduction for Mechanical Neck Pain?

In 2002, Moodley, et. al., randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal manipulation compared to ultrasound therapy in the management of patients with neck pain. The study employed a randomized clinical trial design. The research was conducted at the Technikon Natal Chiropractic Clinic-Durban, South Africa. Thirty individuals with neck pain, ranging in age from 16 to 60 years, were randomly assigned to … Continue reading How Do Spinal Manipulation and Ultrasound Compare in Terms of Pain Intensity Reduction for Mechanical Neck Pain?

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