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Close How much more cost-effective is chiropractic care for LBP compared to medical care?
Smith M, Stano M. J Manipulative Phsiol Ther 1997 Jan;20(1):5-12 Health Sevrices Research Program, School of Public Health, St. Louis University, MO, USA. Close
Leboeuf-Yde C, Ahilefeldt G, Lidefelt P, Rosenbaum A, Thurnherr T. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999 Nov-Dec;22(9):559-64 Close
Rosenfeld M, Gunnarsson R, Borenstein P. Spine 2000 Jul 15;25(14):1782-7 Research and Development Unit, Primary Health Care, Alvsborg, Sweden.
What percent of chronic whiplash patients improve significantly following a course of chiropractic care?
Khan S, Cook J, Gargan M, Bannister G. Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine 1999;21(1):22-25 University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bristol, UK Close Which type of treatment results in neck pain patients missing the least amount of work?
Korthais-de Bos IB, Hoving JL, van Tulder MW, Rutten-van Molken MP, Ader HJ, de Vet HC, Koes BW, Vondeling H, Bouter LM. BMJ 2003 Apr 26;326(7395):911 Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, VU University Medical Centre, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands. ibc.korthais-de_bos.emgo@med.vu.nl Average number of days of missed work for workers with low back injuries: Medical patients vs. chiropractic patients
Phelan SP, Armstrong RD, Knox DG, Hubka MJ, Ainbinder DA. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 Sep;27(7):442-448 Close On average, what percent relief do chronic CTS patients get following three weeks of scientific wrist manipulation?
Tal-Akabi A, Rushton A. Man Ther 2000 Nov;5(4):214-22 Bern, Switzerland What percent of patients with chronic carpal tunnel syndrome go on to have surgery?
Tal-Akabi A, Rushton A. Man Ther 2000 Nov;5(4):214-22 Bern, Switzerland. Close Percent decrease in daily crying hours within the first 7 days of medical or chiropractic treatment
Wiberg JM, Nordsteen J, Nilsson S. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999 Oct;22(8):517-22 Center for Blomechanics. Odense University, Denmark.
Hayden JA, Mior SA, Verhoef MJ. J Manipulative Physical Ther 2003 Jan;26(1):1-8 Institute for Work and Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Department of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, Clinical Epidemiology, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada., Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada., Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Close Percent increase in strain in the vertebral artery (Manipulation of the neck increases strain in the vertebral artery, which, in very rare instances {1 in 6 million neck treatments*}, may lead to a stroke. How does neck manipulation compare to an everyday activity such as looking over your shoulder?)
Symons BP, Leonard T, Herzog W. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 Oct;25(8):504-10 Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, U niversity of Calgary, Canada.
*Arterial dissections following cervical manipulation: the chiropractic experience. Haldeman S, Carey P, Townsend M, Papadopoulos C. CMAJ 2001 Oct 2;165(7):905-6
Youre nearly 10 times more likely to be struck by lightning than have a serious side-effect from chiropractic care
Wood RA. 2001:102-6. Detroit: Gale Group Haldeman S, Carey P, Townsend M, Papadopoulos C. CMAJ 2001 Oct 2;165(7):905-6
How safe is chiropractic compared to taking an NSAID (like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)
Hurwitz EL, Aker PD, Adams AH, Meeker WC, Shekelle PG. Spine 1996 Aug 1;21(15):1746-59 RAND, Santa Monica, CA, USA. Close How much does regular chiropractic care lower yearly healthcare costs for patients over 65 years of age?
Rupert RL, Manello D, Sandefur R. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 Jan;23(1):10-9 Logan Chiropractic College, St Louis, MO, USA
Manual therapy is nearly twice as effective as medical care for neck pain*. Is manual therapy also more cost-effective?
*Manual therapy, physical therapy, or continued care by a general practitioner for patients with neck pain. A randomize , controlled trial. Hoving JL, Koes BW, de Vet HC, van der Windt DA, Assendelft WJ, van Mameren H, Deville WL, Pool JJ, Scholten RJ, Bouter LM. Ann Intern Med 2002 May 21;136(10):713-2 Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Hospital, Victoria, Australia. Jan.Hoving@med.monash.edu.au
^Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain: economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial. Korthais-de Bos IB, Hoving JL, van Tulder MW, Rutten-van Molken MP, Ader HJ, de Vet HC, Koes BW, Vondeling H, Bouter LM. BMJ 2003 Apr 26;326(7395):911 Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, VU University Medical Centre, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands. ibc.korthals-de_bos.emgo@med.vu.nl
Average treatment costs for injured workers: Medical care vs. chiropractic care
Phelan SP, Armstrong RD, Knox DG, Hubka MJ, Ainbinder DA. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 Sep;27(7):442-448
Number of days, on average, that injured workers are absent from work
Phelan SP, Armstrong RD, Knox DG, Hubka MJ, Ainbinder DA. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 Sep;27(7):442-448
Compared to medical care, how much less costly is chiropractic care for on-the-job low back injuries?
Phelan SP, Armstrong RD, Knox DG, Hubka MJ, Ainbinder DA. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2004 Sep;27(7):442-448 Close Experiance - Dr Tim malter has been in practice in Utica since 1991. Malter Chiropractic Center's associate doctors have extensive experiance as well. When choosing a Doctor of Chiropractic, experiance should be a major consideration. | Close Nearly two-thirds of fibromyalgia patients improve significantly with a course of chiropractic care. How much better do they feel?
Hains G, Hains F. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 May;23(4):225-230 Private practice of chiropractic, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada. Close What percent of migraine patients note significant improvement following a course of chiropractic care?
Tuchin PJ, Pollard H, Bonello R. JMPT 2000 Feb;23(2):91-5 Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia Close Headaches
Dokin RD, Parkin-Smith GF, Gomes AN. Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System 2002;10(3):89097 Tecknikon Natal, Durban, South Africa Close Average drop in systolic blood pressure after a single chiropractic treatment
Knutson GA. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 Feb;24(2):101-109 Private Practic of Chiropractic, Bloomington, Ind. Close What percent of SI pain patients are significantly improved after a course of manual therapy + excercise?
Sasso RC, Ahmad RI, Butler JE, Reimers DL. Orthopedics 2001 May;24(5):457-60 Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group. Indiana University School of Medicine, 46260, USA. Close
Hartling L, Brison RJ, Ardern C, Pickett W. Spine 2001 Jan 1;26(1):36-41 Depratments of Emergency Medicine, and Community Health and Epidemiology, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Close Average improvement in the normal curvature of the cervical spine after a course of chiropractic care
Harrison DE, Cailliet R, Harrison DD, Janik TJ, Holland B. Arch Phys Med REhabil 2002 Apr;83(4):447-53 University of Southern California Medical School, 1339 Luna Vista Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA. Close Average improvement in the normal curvature of the lumbar spine after a course of chiropractic care?
Harrison D, Cailliet R, Harrison DD, Janik TJ, Holland B. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2002 Nov;83(11):1585-91 Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Southern California School of Medicine, 1339 Luna Vista Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA. Close How much improved are chronic low back pain patients after a course of chiropractic care? 
Department of Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Soouthern California School of Medicine, 1339 Luna Vista Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, USA
Percent decreased in low back pain following just 5 treatment sessions
Fritz JM, Whitman JM, Childs JD. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Sep;86(9):1745-52 Division of Physical Therapy, University of Utah, nad Clinical Outcomes Research Scientist, Intermountain Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA. Medical Doctors Believe in Chiropractic Close Stoll ST, Russo DP, Atchison JW. J Contin Educ Health Prof. 2003 Winter;23(1):13-20. Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Texas Collee of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Ko GD, Berbrayer D. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2000 May;81(5):662-7 Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook and Womens College of Health Science Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cherkin DC, MacCornack FA, Berg AO. West J Med 1988 Oct;149(4):475-80 | Close What percent of migraine patients note significant improvement following a course of chiropractic care?  Referneces Close What percent of acute neck pain patients are satisfied with the results of their chiropractic care? Haneline MT. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 May;29(4):288-96. Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, California 95134, USA. michael.haneline@palmer.edu
What percent of neck pain patients have an immediate decrease in pain after a single chiropractic treatment?
Haas M, Groupp E, Panzer D, Partna L, Lumsden S, Aickin M. Spine. 2003 Jun 1;28(11):1091-6 Division of Research and the Division of Chiropractic and Clinical Sciences, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, Oregon. Close How much less of other forms of treatment are needed for spinal manipulation patients compared to medical patients?
Andersson GB, Lucente T, Davis AM, Kappler RE, Lipton JA, Leurgans S. N Engl J Med 1999 Nov 4;341(19):1426-1431 Department of Orthopedic Sugery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Meical Center, 1653 W. Congress Pkwy., 1471 Jelke, Chicago IL 60612, or at ganderss@rush.edu. Often instant relief from pain Close What percent of chiropractic Patients would refer a friend or family member for chiropractic care?
Gemmell HA, Hayes BM. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 Nov-Dec;24(9):556-9 Diretor of REsearch, Oklahoma State Chiropractic Independent Physicians Association, and private practice of chiropractic, Tulsa, Okla. Close What percent of pregnant women suffering from lower back pain note significant relief with chiropractic care?
Lisi AJ. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006 Jan-Feb;51(1):e7-10. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. anthony.lisi@med.va.gov
What percent of pregnant women suffer from LBP during labor?
Diako PR, Gadsby TA, Gadsby JB, Gieddie JG, Leprich DJ, Scales AM. J Manipulative physiol Ther 1991 Feb;14(2):116-8 Division of Chiropractic Science, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto. Close Average decrease in low back pain disability following just 9 chiropractic treatments
Hsieh CY, Adams AH, Tobis J, Hong CZ, Danielson C, Platt K, Hoehler F, Reinsch S, Rubel A. Spine 2002 Jun 1;27(11):1142-8 Research Divison, and Profeeeional Affairs, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittler, California, USA. jhsieh@ix.netcom.com | Close What is the average level of satisfaction among chiropractic patients?
Coulter ID, Hurwitz EL, Adams AH, Genovese BJ, Hays R, Shekelle PG. Spine 2002 Feb 1;27(3):291-8 Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Service. Los Angeles, California.
Average level of satisfaction of chronic spine pain patients treated with chiropractic care?
Almog G, Lmond PJ, Gosselin G. Clinical Chiropractic 2004 Sep;7(3):114-119 Anglo-European Collegeof Chiropractic-Teaching Clinic, 13-15 Parkwood Road, Bournemouth BH52DF, UK Close After 2 weeks of care, how much more relief do spinal manipulation patients have compared to disc injection patients?
Burton AK, Tillotson KM, Cleary J. Eur Spine J 2000 Jun;9(3):202-7 Spinal Research Unit, University of Huddersfield, UK. Close Percent decrease in shoulder pain following 6 treatments sessions of exercise or manual therapy + exercise
Bang MD, Deyle GD, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2000 Mar;30(3):126-37 Department of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Vallejo, Calif. 94590, USA Close
Close What percent of chronic arthritis patients who have tried chiropractic care believe it is effective?
Rao JK, Mihaliak K, Kroenke K, Bradley J, Tierney WM, Weinberger M. Ann Intern Med 1999 Sep 21;131(6):409-16 Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Regenstrief Institute for Health Care, Indianapolis 46202, USA. Close
Johnson SM, Kurtz ME, J Am Osteopath Assoc 2002 Oct;102(10):527-32, 537-40 Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, USA. Close
What percent of chronic jaw prain patients are significantly improved after 6 weeks of manual therapy + exercise?
Nicolakis P, Burak EC, Kollmitzer J, Kopf A, Piehslinger E, Wiesinger GF, Fialks-Moser V. Cranio: The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice 2001 Jan;19(1):26-32 University Department of Phyusical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vienna, Austria |
