Chiropractic Theories provides an influential tool for helping practitioners update and reinforce their understanding of chiropractic theory, plus the power of various research designs, and the ability to tell the difference between good and poor research.

Features:

• Contains the latest research findings plus analytical and outcome measures that are found in everyday practice
• Details how to keep pace with new research, and how to implement findings into practice
• iIncludes complete terminology, history and philosophy that are necessary for a rich understanding of concepts addressed in the text

Contents

Introduction to Subluxation Theories

• History of the Chiropractic Theories
• Chiropractic Terminology
• Philosophy: Foundation for Theory Development

Introduction to Chiropractic Research Principles

• Principles of Measurement, Research and Statistics
• Strategy for Validation of Subluxation Theories: Proposed Minimum Process
• Chiropractic Research and the Scientist Practitioner Model

Experimental and Clinical Evidence of the Subluxation Complex Model

• Inflammation Hypothesis
• Segmental Dysfunction Hypothesis: Joint and Muscle Pathology and Facilitation Instability Hypothesis
• Immobilization Degeneration Hypothesis
• Neuropathology Hypothesis
• Somatoautonomic Reflex Hypothesis
• Myelopathy Hypothesis
• Vertebrobasilar Hypothesis
• Neuroimmune Hypothesis
• Clinical Aspects of Chiropractic Theory: Manipulative Effectiveness for Musculoskeletal Syndromes,
• Lesions, and Undifferentiated Disorders
• Axoplasmic Aberration Hypothesis

Alternative Approaches to Chiropractic Theory

• Wellness Hypothesis
• Psychosocial Hypothesis

The Future of Chiropractic Research

• Disproved, and Untested Hypotheses
• New Questions: Promising Areas for Future Research

Index

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