The muscle test procedure is a common test used by manual therapists. It is primarily used for th... more The muscle test procedure is a common test used by manual therapists. It is primarily used for the determination of muscle strength in orthopaedic testing, but its application is not limited to such use. The muscle test procedure has acquired other uses as a part of diagnostic systems that include largely multi-step diagnostic protocols of techniques such as Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Applied Kinesiology (AK), amongst other techniques.
The Work Force Study (WFS) was funded by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia National (CA... more The Work Force Study (WFS) was funded by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia National (CAAN) and Macquarie University. No other financial support was provided for this research. The authors did not receive any financial incentives for this research. Therefore no conflict of interest was declared. ABSTRACT: Background: An increase in the use of complementary and alternative medicine was identified in several countries including Australia. There is a need to assess the current position of chiropractic within the Australian health system. O bjective s: To estimate the lifetime prevalence of the use of chiropractic in Australia; to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of Australian general public about: their health status, the chiropractic profession, chiropractic and health services in general. Methods: A survey was carried out in which a novel 2 1 -item questionnaire was utilised. To obtain a sample whose opinions would be representative of the Australian general populat...
Objective: To report a case of cluster-tic syndrome (CTS), a rare chronic head pain syndrome reco... more Objective: To report a case of cluster-tic syndrome (CTS), a rare chronic head pain syndrome recognised by the International Headache Society (IHS). This report describes utilisation of chiropractic in a multi-modal management plan for CTS. The case illustrates a cervical association with head pain, a feature that has not previously been reported. The confluence of nociceptive afferents through the trigenminocervical nucleus and trigeminovascular system has been hypothesised to be responsible for the change. Clinical Features: This case involves a 61-year-old Caucasian male who has suffered typical cluster headaches for more than 30 years. He recently developed a tic-like pain that overlapped his typical cluster headaches. Cervical spine flexion relieved the headaches and the tic-like pains. Intervention and Outcome: The condition was managed with a multi-modal approach that integrated a traditional pharmacological approach and chiropractic, which included cervical and thoracic spin...
The Journal of chiropractic education, Jan 19, 2015
To investigate the motivations, challenges and perceptions of the educational environment of emer... more To investigate the motivations, challenges and perceptions of the educational environment of emerging researchers in chiropractic. A descriptive web-based survey of higher-degree chiropractic research students was performed between October and November 2013. The survey consisted of open and closed questions and the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure. Twenty-two students currently enrolled in a higher-degree research program participated. Students were most commonly enrolled in a doctor of philosophy program at a part-time rate. Motivations of research were desire to improve the clinical care aspects of chiropractic for the public and belief that chiropractic research is lacking. The greatest challenges were the negative attitudes towards chiropractic, finding enough time to do everything required, and feelings of isolation. The higher-degree research educational environment was perceived to be more positive than negative, with the stimulating nature of research a positive fe...
Australasian chiropractic & osteopathy : journal of the Chiropractic & Osteopathic College of Australasia, 1997
A literature review was conducted to determine significant factors for chiropractors progressing ... more A literature review was conducted to determine significant factors for chiropractors progressing towards classification as an Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) consultant in Australia.A number of priority areas for investigation were identified as significant for OHS consultants. These included: work site assessment, risk control and prevention, spinal care awareness and injury prevention, OHS committee, training procedures and induction manuals, ergonomic improvements, stress management, first aid, forklift safety, accident records, job rotation and supervisor training. Several issues are important considerations where chiropractor's knowledge may be deficient. Lack of awareness of the issues may leave the chiropractor liable for prosecution due to misrepresentation as an OHS consultant.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014
The Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator (ENAR) device is a hand-held electrotherapy which is applied... more The Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator (ENAR) device is a hand-held electrotherapy which is applied using energetic medicine principles and aspects of acupuncture theory. The aim of this paper is to report the findings of a postmarket survey of persons who have used the ENAR device. The conditions for which the therapy was used and its perceived effectiveness are discussed. A web-based survey of Australian recipients of ENAR therapy was completed by 481 respondents. Most (76%) used ENAR exclusively for pain relief for musculoskeletal disorders, especially back, shoulder, and neck pain; 8% used ENAR exclusively for nonmusculoskeletal disorders; while 16% used ENAR for both. Respondents reported a mean reduction in pain of 70% (t(423) = 38.73,P
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2009
This survey investigated the demographic characteristics of the responding practitioners, the pre... more This survey investigated the demographic characteristics of the responding practitioners, the prevalence of shoulder pain symptoms seen in weekly chiropractic practice, the sources of shoulder pain, the chiropractor-diagnosed prevalence of shoulder clinical syndromes, and the management strategies for Australian chiropractors. A survey was created by the authors consisting of questions seeking demographic information from the respondents, shoulder syndrome, and shoulder management information. The survey was mailed to every chiropractic practitioner based in the Australian state of New South Wales (general population 6.8 million in 2005). Contact details were derived from Yellow Pages online listings. One thousand thirty-seven surveys were mailed to New South Wales-based chiropractors, with 192 (21%) returning a completed survey. The prevalence of shoulder pain symptoms as reported by the practitioners was 12% of the total weekly patients, with the major cause of symptoms related to overuse (32%). The most prevalent working diagnosis of shoulder pain was shoulder impingement syndrome (13%), followed by impingement syndrome with rotator cuff tendinosis (17%), impingement syndrome without rotator cuff tendinosis (14%), and chiropractic shoulder subluxation (12%). Shoulder pain is managed with a combination of manipulation, mainly diversified technique (81%), peripheral joint manipulation (82%), and various soft tissue strategies used by 92% of practitioners. Rehabilitation strategies were also used by 89% of practitioners with a main emphasis placed on rotator cuff strengthening. The results suggest a moderate prevalence of shoulder pain in clinical practice with the most prevalent structure involved being the rotator cuff tendon. Most practitioners use a multimodal therapeutic treatment approach in managing disorders of the shoulder.
The muscle test procedure is a common test used by manual therapists. It is primarily used for th... more The muscle test procedure is a common test used by manual therapists. It is primarily used for the determination of muscle strength in orthopaedic testing, but its application is not limited to such use. The muscle test procedure has acquired other uses as a part of diagnostic systems that include largely multi-step diagnostic protocols of techniques such as Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) and Applied Kinesiology (AK), amongst other techniques.
The Work Force Study (WFS) was funded by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia National (CA... more The Work Force Study (WFS) was funded by the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia National (CAAN) and Macquarie University. No other financial support was provided for this research. The authors did not receive any financial incentives for this research. Therefore no conflict of interest was declared. ABSTRACT: Background: An increase in the use of complementary and alternative medicine was identified in several countries including Australia. There is a need to assess the current position of chiropractic within the Australian health system. O bjective s: To estimate the lifetime prevalence of the use of chiropractic in Australia; to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of Australian general public about: their health status, the chiropractic profession, chiropractic and health services in general. Methods: A survey was carried out in which a novel 2 1 -item questionnaire was utilised. To obtain a sample whose opinions would be representative of the Australian general populat...
Objective: To report a case of cluster-tic syndrome (CTS), a rare chronic head pain syndrome reco... more Objective: To report a case of cluster-tic syndrome (CTS), a rare chronic head pain syndrome recognised by the International Headache Society (IHS). This report describes utilisation of chiropractic in a multi-modal management plan for CTS. The case illustrates a cervical association with head pain, a feature that has not previously been reported. The confluence of nociceptive afferents through the trigenminocervical nucleus and trigeminovascular system has been hypothesised to be responsible for the change. Clinical Features: This case involves a 61-year-old Caucasian male who has suffered typical cluster headaches for more than 30 years. He recently developed a tic-like pain that overlapped his typical cluster headaches. Cervical spine flexion relieved the headaches and the tic-like pains. Intervention and Outcome: The condition was managed with a multi-modal approach that integrated a traditional pharmacological approach and chiropractic, which included cervical and thoracic spin...
The Journal of chiropractic education, Jan 19, 2015
To investigate the motivations, challenges and perceptions of the educational environment of emer... more To investigate the motivations, challenges and perceptions of the educational environment of emerging researchers in chiropractic. A descriptive web-based survey of higher-degree chiropractic research students was performed between October and November 2013. The survey consisted of open and closed questions and the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure. Twenty-two students currently enrolled in a higher-degree research program participated. Students were most commonly enrolled in a doctor of philosophy program at a part-time rate. Motivations of research were desire to improve the clinical care aspects of chiropractic for the public and belief that chiropractic research is lacking. The greatest challenges were the negative attitudes towards chiropractic, finding enough time to do everything required, and feelings of isolation. The higher-degree research educational environment was perceived to be more positive than negative, with the stimulating nature of research a positive fe...
Australasian chiropractic & osteopathy : journal of the Chiropractic & Osteopathic College of Australasia, 1997
A literature review was conducted to determine significant factors for chiropractors progressing ... more A literature review was conducted to determine significant factors for chiropractors progressing towards classification as an Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) consultant in Australia.A number of priority areas for investigation were identified as significant for OHS consultants. These included: work site assessment, risk control and prevention, spinal care awareness and injury prevention, OHS committee, training procedures and induction manuals, ergonomic improvements, stress management, first aid, forklift safety, accident records, job rotation and supervisor training. Several issues are important considerations where chiropractor's knowledge may be deficient. Lack of awareness of the issues may leave the chiropractor liable for prosecution due to misrepresentation as an OHS consultant.
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014
The Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator (ENAR) device is a hand-held electrotherapy which is applied... more The Electro-Neuro-Adaptive-Regulator (ENAR) device is a hand-held electrotherapy which is applied using energetic medicine principles and aspects of acupuncture theory. The aim of this paper is to report the findings of a postmarket survey of persons who have used the ENAR device. The conditions for which the therapy was used and its perceived effectiveness are discussed. A web-based survey of Australian recipients of ENAR therapy was completed by 481 respondents. Most (76%) used ENAR exclusively for pain relief for musculoskeletal disorders, especially back, shoulder, and neck pain; 8% used ENAR exclusively for nonmusculoskeletal disorders; while 16% used ENAR for both. Respondents reported a mean reduction in pain of 70% (t(423) = 38.73,P
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2009
This survey investigated the demographic characteristics of the responding practitioners, the pre... more This survey investigated the demographic characteristics of the responding practitioners, the prevalence of shoulder pain symptoms seen in weekly chiropractic practice, the sources of shoulder pain, the chiropractor-diagnosed prevalence of shoulder clinical syndromes, and the management strategies for Australian chiropractors. A survey was created by the authors consisting of questions seeking demographic information from the respondents, shoulder syndrome, and shoulder management information. The survey was mailed to every chiropractic practitioner based in the Australian state of New South Wales (general population 6.8 million in 2005). Contact details were derived from Yellow Pages online listings. One thousand thirty-seven surveys were mailed to New South Wales-based chiropractors, with 192 (21%) returning a completed survey. The prevalence of shoulder pain symptoms as reported by the practitioners was 12% of the total weekly patients, with the major cause of symptoms related to overuse (32%). The most prevalent working diagnosis of shoulder pain was shoulder impingement syndrome (13%), followed by impingement syndrome with rotator cuff tendinosis (17%), impingement syndrome without rotator cuff tendinosis (14%), and chiropractic shoulder subluxation (12%). Shoulder pain is managed with a combination of manipulation, mainly diversified technique (81%), peripheral joint manipulation (82%), and various soft tissue strategies used by 92% of practitioners. Rehabilitation strategies were also used by 89% of practitioners with a main emphasis placed on rotator cuff strengthening. The results suggest a moderate prevalence of shoulder pain in clinical practice with the most prevalent structure involved being the rotator cuff tendon. Most practitioners use a multimodal therapeutic treatment approach in managing disorders of the shoulder.
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