Review written by: Dr. Ceara Higgins (for RRS Education) Title: Can a bothersome course of pelvic pain from mid-pregnancy to birth be predicted? A Norwegian prospective longitudinal SMS-Track study Authors: Malmqvist S, Kjaermann I, Andersen K, et al. Publication Information: BMJ Open 2018; 8:...
Shawn Thistle, DC
Research Review: Non-surgical Treatment vs. Self-directed Care to Improve Walking in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Review written by: Dr. Brynne Stainsby (for RRS Education) Study Title: Comprehensive non-surgical treatment versus self-directed care to improve walking ability in lumbar spinal stenosis: A randomized trial Authors: Ammendolia C, Côté P, Southerst D, Schneider M et al. Publication Information: Archives of...
Research Review: Hip Impairment and Chronic Low Back Pain in Seniors
Review written by: Brynne Stainsby, DC, for RRS Education Study Title: Hip symptoms, physical performance, and health status in older adults with chronic low back pain: A preliminary investigation Authors: Hicks GE, Sions JM and Velasco TO Publication Information: Archives of Physical Medicine...
Research Review: Walking vs. Exercise for Low Back Pain
By Ceara Higgins, DC (for RRS Education) Study Title: The effectiveness of walking versus exercise on pain and function in chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials Authors: Vanti C, Andreatta S, Borghi S, et al. Publication...
Research Review: Exercise Interventions for Cognitive Function in Adults Older than 50
By Ceara Higgins, DC, for RRS Education Study Title: “Exercise interventions for cognitive function in adults older than 50: a systematic review with meta-analysis” Authors: Northey JM, Cherbuin N, Pumpa KL, et al. Publication Information: British Journal of Sports Medicine...
Research Review: Chiropractic Care and Sensorimotor Function Associated with Falls
Study Title: Effectiveness of chiropractic care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older people: A randomized controlled trial Authors: Holt KR, Haavik H, Lee ACL, et al. Publication Information: Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 2016; 39(4):...
Research Review: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation
Study Title: “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation” Authors: Church E, Sieg E, Zalatimo O, et al. Publication Information: Cureus 2016; 8(2): e498. DOI:10.7759/cureus.498 Introduction Based on case reports/series and case-control...
Research Review: Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain
Article: “Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain” Authors: Globe G, Farabaugh RJ, Hawk C, et al. Publication Information: Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 2016; 39(1): 1-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.10.006. Introduction It is now well known that low...
Research Review: Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children
Article: “Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children: A Consensus Update” Authors: Hawk C, Schneider MJ, Vallone S, & Hewitt EG Publication Information: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2016; 39(3): 158-168. Comment from Dr. Shawn Thistle Integrating high-quality evidence...
Research Review: Biological Mechanisms May Provide Insight into Effectiveness of Spinal Manipulation
Study Title: Elevated production of nociceptive CC-chemokines and sE-selectin in patients with low back pain and the effects of spinal manipulation: A non-randomized clinical trial Authors: Teodorczyk-Injeyan J, McGregor M, Triano J, Injeyan HS Publication Information: The Clinical Journal of...
