Research Library

Back Pain

The AHCPR Guideline
Bigos S, Bowyer O, et al. "Acute Low Back Problems in Adults. Clinical Practice Guideline," Number 14, Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, AHCPR Pub. No. 95-0642; December 1994.

Chronic spinal pain - a randomized clinical trial comparing medication, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation.
Giles LGF, Muller R.Spine 2003;28:1490-1503.

The Koes Clinical Trial
Koes BW, Bouter LM, et al. British Medical Journal. March 7, 1992; Vol. 304, No. 6827, pp. 601-605.

The RAND study
Shekelle PG, Adams A, et al. "The Appropriateness of Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain: Indications and Ratings by a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel." RAND corporation, Santa Monica, California; 1991.

United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: cost effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care
UK BEAM Trial Team. BMJ 2004;329:doi:10.1136/bmj.38282.669225.AE



Headache

The Boline Study
Boline, PD, Kassak, K, et al. "Journal of Manipulative and Physiological therapeutics." March/April 1995; Vol. 18, No. 3, pp.148-154.

The Duke Study
McCrory DC, et al. "Evidence Report: Behavioral and Physical Treatments for Tension-type and Cervicogenic Headache." Duke University Evidence-Based Practice Center, Durham, North Carolina, January 2001.

The Nelson Migraine Study
Nelson CF, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 1999; Vol. 22, No. 8, pp. 517-522.



Cost-Effectiveness

Testimony to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Chiropractic Advisory Committee
"Testimony to the Department of Veterans Affairs' Chiropractic Advisory Committee." March 25, 2003.

Utilization, Cost, and Effects of Chiropractic Care on Medicare Program Costs
"Utilization, Cost, and Effects of Chiropractic Care on Medicare Program Costs" Muse and Associates. American Chiropractic Association 2001.

Cost Comparison of Chiropractic and Medical Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review of the Literature after 1980
Branson, Richard. "Cost Comparison of Chiropractic and Medical Treatment of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Review of the Literature after 1980." Topics in Clinical Chiropractic. 1999; 6(2): 57-68.

The Abt Study
Gaumer GL, Walker A, Su S. "Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics." May 2001; Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 239-259.

Cost Per Case Comparison of Back Injury Claims of Chiropractic versus Medical Management for Conditions with Identical Diagnostic Codes
Jarvis, Kelly; Phillips, Reed; Morris, Elliot. "Cost Per Case Comparison of Back Injury Claims of Chiropractic versus Medical Management for Conditions with Identical Diagnostic Codes." Journal of Occupational Medicine 1991; 33(8): 847-852.

Comparative Analysis of Individuals With and Without Chiropractic Coverage: Patient Characteristics, Utilization, and Costs
Legorreta AP, et al. Archives of Internal Medicine. October 11, 2004; Vol. 164, No. 18, pp.1985-1992.

The Manga Study
Manga P, Angus D. "Enhanced Chiropractic Coverage under OHIP as a Means of Reducing Health Care Costs, Attaining Better Health Outcomes and Achieving Equitable Access to Health Services." Report to The Ontario Ministry of Health. February, 1998.

Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care in a Managed Care Setting
Mosley, Carrie; Cohen, Llava; Arnold, Roy. "Cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care in a managed care setting." The American Journal of Managed Care 1996; 2: 280-282.

Effects of a managed chiropractic benefit on the use of specific diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the treatment of low back and neck pain
Nelson CF, et al. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 2005; Vol. 28, Iss. 8, pp. 564-569

Disability Low Back Oregon Workers' Compensation Claims. Part I: Methodology and Clinical Categorization of Chiropractic and Medical Cases
Nyiendo, Joanne, Lamm, Lester. "Disability Low Back Oregon Workers' Compensation Claims. Part I: Methodology and Clinical Categorization of Chiropractic and Medical Cases." Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1991 14(3): 177-184.

Clinical and Cost Outcomes of an Integrative Medicine IPA
Sarnat, Richard,M.D., Winterstein, D.C. "Clinical and Cost Outcomes of an Integrative Medicine IPA". J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004,:27:336-47.

Costs and Recurrences of Chiropractic and Medical Episodes of Low Back Care
Smith, Monica. Stano, Miron. "Costs and Recurrences of Chiropractic and Medical Episodes of Low Back Care" Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1997: 20(1): 5-12.

A Comparison of Health Care Costs for Chiropractic and Medical patients
Stano, Miron. "A Comparison of Health Care Costs for Chiropractic and Medical patients." Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1993: 16(5): 291-299.

The Economic Role of Chiropractic Further Analysis of Relative Insurance Costs for Low Back Care
Stano, Miron. "The Economic Role of Chiropractic Further Analysis of Relative Insurance Costs for Low Back Care." Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System 1995; 3(3): 139-144.

Chiropractic and Medical Costs of Low Back Care
Stano, Miron; Smith, Monica. "Chiropractic and Medical Costs of Low Back Care." Medical Care 34(3): 191-204.



Other

The IPA Study

The Effect of Chiropractic Adjustments on Movement Time: A Pilot Study Using Fitts Law

Effect of Chiropractic Care on Heart Rate Variability and Pain in a Multisite Clinical Study

Chronic back pain may shrink the brain
Apkarian AV, Sosa Y, Sonty S, et al. Chronic back pain is associated with decreased prefrontal and thalamic gray matter density. The Journal of Neuroscience, Nov. 17, 2004 24(46):10410-10475.

A Study of Education
Coulter I, et al. "Alternative Therapies." September 1998; Vol. 4, No. 5, pp.64-75.

Degenerative changes following spinal fixation in a small animal model.
Cramer GD, Fournier JT, Henderson CN, Wolcott CC., J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2004 Mar-Apr;27(3):141-54.

Self-reported Nonmusculoskeletal Responses to Chiropractic Intervention: A Multination Survey
Journal of Manipulative and Physiologic Therapuetics, June 2005, Volume 28, Issue 5, pages 294-302, Leboeuf-Yde et al.



Neck Pain

A Nonsurgical Approach to the Management of Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Chiropractic "Only Proven Effective Treatment" for Chronic Whiplash
Khan S, Cook J, Gargan M, Bannister G. A symptomatic classification of whiplash injury and the implications for treatment. Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine 1999;21(1):22-25.

Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain: economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial
Korthals-de Bos IB, Hoving JL, van Tulder MW, Rutten-van Molken MP, Ader HJ, de Vet HC, Koes BW, Vondeling H, Bouter LM. Ann Intern Med 2002; 136: 713722



Safety

Overview of Research about Safety

NEUROLOGY Study "Fraught With Design Flaws," According to American Chiropractic Association
The American Chiropractic Society

What are the Risks of Chiropractic Neck Adjustments?
William J. Lauretti, D.C.



Wellness

Chiropractic patients in a comprehensive home-based geriatric assessment, follow-up and home promotion program.
Coulter ID et al. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic 1996: June, Vol 3(2): pgs. 46-55.

Surrogate Indication of DNA Repair in Serum After Long Term Chiropractic Intervention – A Retrospective Study
Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research

A Longitudinal Assessment of Chiropractic Care Using a Survey of Self-Rated Health Wellness & Quality of Life: A Preliminary Study
Mark J. Marino BIO and Phillippa M. Langrell BIO[Vol 3, No. 2, p 1-9]



Sports

Athletic performance and physiological measures in baseball players following upper cervical chiropractic care
Schwartzbauer J, Kolber J, Schwartzbauer, DC, Hart, JDC, Zhang J.J of Vertebral Subluxation Research 1997; 1 (4): 7

The use and role of sport chiropractors in the national football league
Stump JL, Redwood D. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 (Mar-Apr); 25 (3): E2



Children

Ear Infection: A Retrospective Study Examining Improvement from Chiropractic Care and analyzing influencing factors
Froehle RM J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1996 (Mar-Apr); 19 (3): 169-177

An evaluation of chiropractic manipulation as a treatment of hyperactivity in children
Giesen JM, Center DB, Leach RA , J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989 (Oct);12 (5):353-363

An impairment rating analysis of asthmatic children under chiropractic care
Graham, RL and Pistolese RA. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 1997: 1 (4): 1-8

Heart rate changes in response to mild mechanical irritation of the high cervical spinal cord region in infants.
L. E. Kocha, H. Kochb, S. Graumann-Bruntc, D. Stolled, J. M. Ramireze and K. S. Saternus;Forensic Science International Volume 128, Issue 3, August 28, 2002, Pages 168-176

The Colic Study
Wiberg JMM, et al. "Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics." October 1999; Vol. 22, No. 8, pp. 517-522.