Foundations of Chiropractic

Now updated in its 2nd edition, the first research-based book on this topic examines the direct link between joint dysfunction, the theories of its effects, and the clinical syndromes seen in practice. Scientific evidence is presented for indications and contraindications of subluxation, along with term definitions, basic science and anatomy, subluxation causes, radiographic evidence, manipulable and nonmanipulable subluxation, a theoretical model, and subluxation syndromes.

• Integration of theory and clinical research establishes a necessary foundation for both students and clinicians
• Many of the most respected names in the chiropractic have contributed chapters to this book and present the common ground of chiropractic in a logical and understandable way
• Over 200 high-quality illustrations bring important concepts to life

• Key words and questions related to the objectives are stated at the beginning of each chapter notifying the reader what he should learn from the material

• Updated coverage includes strengthened kinesiology information, new studies on the headache, new whiplash material, the Chiropractic Paradigm, and the latest research from the field
• An appendix on spinal subluxation and visceral disorders has been added
• The latest basic science material incorporated into part one, including an excellent animal model study
• An appendix on spinal subluxation and visceral disorders has been added

• The latest basic science material incorporated into part one, including an excellent animal model study

  Zusammenfassung
  Examines the direct link between joint dysfunction, the theories of its effects, and the clinical syndromes seen in clinical practice. This title presents scientific evidence for indications and contraindications of subluxation, along with term definitions, and basic science and anatomy.

  Inhalt
  Part 1: Subluxation Chapter 1. What's in a word? Chapter 2. Chiropractic Paradigms Chapter 3. Anatomy Related to Spinal Subluxation Chapter 4. Animal Models in the Study of Subluxation and Manipulation 1964-2004 Chapter 5. Palpatory Diagnosis of Subluxation Chapter 6. The Role of Radiography in Evaluating Subluxation Chapter 7. Chiropractic Technique Chapter 8. The Non-manipulable Subluxation Part 2: The Subluxation Complex Chapter 9. The Vertabral Subluxation Complex Chapter 10. Theoretical Models of Subluxation Chapter 11. Kinesiology; An Essential Approach Toward Understanding the Chiropractic Subluxation Chapter 12. Buckling: A Biomedical Model of Subluxation Chapter 13. Three Neurophysiologic Theories on the Chiropractic Subluxation Chapter 14. Vertebral Subluxation and the Anatomic Relationships of the Autonomic Nervous System Chapter 15. Review of the Systemic Effects of Spinal Manipulation Chapter 16. Spinal Cord Mechanisms of Refferred Pain and Related Neuroplasticity Part 3: Subluxation Syndromes Chapter 17. Cervicogenic Headache Chapter 18. Cervicogenic Sympathetic Syndromes Chapter 19. The Cerebral Dysfunction Syndrome Chapter 20. Whiplash Chapter 21. Cervicogenic Dorsalgia Chapter 22. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: First Rib Subluxation Syndrome Chapter 23. Thoracic and Costovertabral Subluxation Syndromes Chapter 24. Facet Subluxation Syndromes Chapter 25. Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Chapter 26. Sacroiliac Subluxation Syndrome Chapter 27. Coccygeal Subluxation Syndrome Appendix A Subluxation Syndromes Appendix B: Spinal Subluxation and Visceral Disorders Glossary