Spinal Manipulation 106: Interesting Trials / 1 Credit

Reviews Included:

1. Effect of Upper Cervical Toggle Recoil Spinal Manipulation on Blood Pressure – Pilot Sham-Controlled Trial 
2. Changes in Biochemical Markers Following Spinal Manipulation
3. Effect of SMT on Reaction Time in Military Personnel – RCT
4. Elevated Production of Nociceptive Blood Markers in LBP and the Effects of Spinal Manipulation
5. Intervertebral Kinematics of the Cervical Spine Before, During and After HVLA SMT 

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate the treatment effect and safety of toggle recoil SMT to the C1-C2 vertebrae in the management of blood pressure
2. Examine the effects of spinal manipulation on biochemical markers in humans
3. Determine whether chiropractic manipulation can lead to improved reaction and response time in combat-ready special operations military personnel with little or no pain
4. Assess the impact of spinal manipulation on nociceptive chemokines in patients with acute and chronic low back pain
5. Characterize the intervertebral kinematics (i.e. facet joint gapping) and manual forces at play in the cervical spine during spinal manipulation

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