[Purpose] To present a case series demonstrating the reduction of thoracic hyperkyphosis
by the Chiropractic BioPhysics® multimodal rehabilitation program.
[Participants and Methods] Ten randomly selected files and corresponding radiographs were
chosen from recent clinic archives of patients who were treated for thoracic
hyperkyphosis. All patients were treated by CBP mirror image® thoracic
extension traction and exercises, as well as spinal manipulative therapy. [Results]
Results demonstrated an average reduction in hyperkyphosis of 11.3° over an average of 25
treatments, over an average of 9 weeks. Patients also experienced a reduction in pain
levels and disability ratings. [Conclusion] Postural hyperkyphosis is a serious
progressive deformity that is related to a plethora of symptoms, syndromes, and early
death. Thoracic hyperkyphosis may be reduced/corrected by posture-specific, thoracic
extension protocols including mirror image extension traction and exercises, as well as
spinal manipulation as part of the CBP multi-modal rehabilitation program.
[Purpose] To present the case of the resolution of right temporomandibular joint
dysfunction (TMJD) following the correction of a right lateral head translation posture.
[Subject and Methods] A 24 year old female reported facial pain and jaw clicking in the
right TMJ. Radiography revealed a 19 mm right head (shift) translation posture. TMJ
vibration analysis showed characteristic abnormalities for the right TMJ. The patient was
treated with CBP® technique mirror image® left sided exercises, and
traction methods as well as spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). [Results] After 36
treatments over a 12-week time period, a complete correction of the lateral head posture
was achieved corresponding with a complete resolution of jaw pain and clicking. TMJ
vibration analysis demonstrated normal right side TMJ characteristics following treatment.
[Conclusion] Abnormal head/neck postures, such as lateral head translation, may be an
unrealized source of TMJD and may be explained through the ‘regional interdependence’
model or by how seemingly unrelated anatomy may be associated with a primary
complaint.
Plain Radiography of the spine (PROTS) is utilized in many forms of healthcare including the chiropractic profession; however, the literature reflects conflicting opinions regarding utilization and value. Despite being an essential part of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), few studies assess Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) clinical opinions and experience regarding the utilization of (PROTS) in practice. In this study, DCs were surveyed regarding utilization of PROTS in practice. The survey was administered to an estimated 50,000 licensed DCs by email. A total of 4301 surveys were completed, of which 3641 were United States (US) DCs. The Clinician Opinion and Experience on Chiropractic Radiography (COECR) scale was designed to analyze survey responses. This valid and reliable scale demonstrated good internal consistency using confirmatory factor analysis and the Rasch model. Survey responses show that 73.3% of respondents utilize PROTS in practice and 26.7% refer patients out for PROTS. Survey responses show that, among US DCs, 91.9% indicate PROTS has value beyond identification of pathology, 86.7% indicate that PROTS is important regarding biomechanical analysis of the spine, 82.9% indicate that PROTS is vital to practice, 67.4% indicate that PROTS aids in measuring outcomes, 98.6% indicate the opinion that PROTS presents very low to no risk to patients, and 93.0% indicate that sharing clinical findings from PROTS studies with patients is beneficial to clinical outcomes. The results of the study indicated that based on clinical experience, the majority of DCs find PROTS to be vital to practice and valuable beyond the identification of red flags.
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