Artigos Científicos

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Decreased Dyspnea in Post-COVID Patients After Instrumental Chiropractic Manipulation

— Tosi, ML et al. Med Clin Sci. 2023. Vol 5 Issue 2.

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.48.007667

Effect of Instrumental Chiropractic Manipulation on The Neck: A Systematic Review

— Tosi, ML et al. Med, ClinSci. June 2023. Vol.5.

DOI: 10.33425/2690-5191.1075

Chiropractic Instrumental Manipulation in the Lower Back: A Systematic Review

— Tosi, ML et al. J Sci & Tech Res 41(5)-2022.

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2022.41.006650

Quality of Life in Patients with Low Back Pain After Chiropractic Instrumental Manipulation-A Case Study

— Tosi, ML et al. Am J Biomed Sci & Res. 2022 - 16(5).

DOI: 10.34297/AJBSR.2022.16.002272

A randomized controlled trial comparing diferent sites of high‑velocity low amplitude thrust on sensorimotor Integration parameters

— Niazi IK et al. Sci Rep. 2024 Jan 12;14(1):1159

DOI: doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-51201-9.

Spinal manipulation reduces pain and hyperalgesia after lumbar intervertebral foramen inflammation in the rat.

— Song XJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Jan;29(1):5-13.

DOI: doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.10.001.

Spinal Manipulation: A Systematic Review of Sham-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trials

— Ernst E et al. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2001 Oct;22(4):879-89.

DOI: 10.1016/s0885-3924(01)00337-2

A Randomized Clinical Trial Of Manual Versus Mechanical Force Manipulation In The Treatment Of Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

— Shearar KA et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 Sep;28(7):493-501.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.07.006

Comparative effectiveness of manipulation, mobilisation and the Activator instrument in treatment of non-specific neck pain: a systematic review

— Gemmell H et al. Chiropr Osteopat. 2006 Apr 19;14:7.

DOI: 10.1186/1746-1340-14-7

A comparison of spinal manipulation methods and usual medical care for acute and sub-acute low back pain: a randomized clinical trial

— Schneider M et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Feb 15;40(4):209-17.

DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724

Chiropractic Management of a Symptomatic Patient Who Previously Had Surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome.

— Cook JR et al. J Chiropr Med. 2021 Jun;20(2):85-89.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2021.04.002

Remission of anosmia in a patient receiving chiropractic care: A case report. EXPLORE. 2020

— Russell DG et al. Explore (NY). 2020 Jan-Feb;16(1):50-55.

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2019.07.012

Manually Operated Chiropractic Adjusting Instrument with an Adapter for Use in Animals.

— Duarte FC et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 May;37(4):236-41.

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.02.004

Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Assessing the Effects of Applying a Force to C5 by a Mechanically Assisted Instrument on Referred Pain to the Shoulder

— Hardas GM et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018 Apr 1;43(7):461-466.

DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002409

A clinical model for reward deficiency syndrome: Clinical significance of genetic dopamine deficiencies

— Gondré-Lewis MC et al. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2020 Aug;115:164-188.

Chiropractic adjustments and orthotics reduced symptoms for standing workers. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

— Zhang J. J Chiropr Med. 2005 Winter;4(4):177-81.

DOI: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60148-7

An integrative treatment approach of a patient with cervical radiculitis: A case report. 2005. Journal Chiropractic Medicine

— Apfelbeck L. J Chiropr Med. 2005 Spring;4(2):97-102.

DOI: http://DOI: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60119-0.

Manual and Instrument Applied Cervical Manipulation for Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

— Gorrell LM et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2016 Jun;39(5):319-329.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2016.03.003

Chiropractic treatment of temporomandibular disorders using the activator adjusting instrument: a prospective case series. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

— Devocht JW et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 Sep;26(7):421-5.

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/S0161-4754 (03)00096-4

Activator as a therapeutic instrument: Survey of usage and opinions amongst members of the British Chiropractic Association. Clinical Chiropractic

— Read, D.T et al.Clinical Chiropractic Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2006.

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.clch.2006.03.001

Chiropractic treatment of postsurgical neck syndrome with mechanical force, manually assisted short-lever spinal adjustments. 2001. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

— Polkinghorn BS et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2001 Nov-Dec;24(9):589-95.

DOI: http://DOI: 10.1067/mmt.2001.118985

Beneficial effects of manually assisted chiropractic adjusting instrument in a rabbit model of osteoarthritis

— Conesa-Buendía FM et al. Sci Rep. 2020 Aug 6;10(1):13237.

DOI: http://DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70219-3

Relative immediate effect of ischaemic compression and activator trigger point therapy on active upper trapezius trigger points: A randomised trial

— Gemmell H et al. Clinical Chiropractic Volume 11, Issue 4. 2008.

DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.clch.2009.01.007

Spinal Tissue Loading Created by Different Methods of Spinal Manipulative Therapy Application

— Funabashi M et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2017 May 1;42(9):635-643.

DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000002096

Interexaminer reliability of a leg length analysis procedure among novice and experienced practitioners. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

— Holt KR et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Mar-Apr;32(3):216-22.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.02.009

Equivalence of doctor interactions between Activator Methods and sham chiropractic protocols during an expertise-based randomized clinical trial

— DeVocht J et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012 Jun 12;12(Suppl 1): P146.

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-12-S1-P146

Relative effectiveness and adverse effects of cervical manipulation, mobilisation and the activator instrument in patients with sub-acute non-specific neck pain: results from a stopped randomised trial

— Gemmell H et al. Chiropr Osteopat. 2010 Jul 9; 18:20.

DOI: doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-18-20

Effects of a manually assisted mechanical force on cutaneous temperature. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.

— Roy RA et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2008 Mar;31(3):230-6.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.02.006

In Vitro Biomechanical Evaluation of Single Impulse and Repetitive Mechanical Shockwave Devices Utilized for Spinal Manipulative Therapy

— Liebschner MA et al. Ann Biomed Eng. 2014 Dec;42(12):2524-36.

DOI: 10.1007/s10439-014-1115-4

Neurophysiologic Response to Intraoperative Lumbosacral Spinal Manipulation

— Colloca CJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2000 Sep;23(7):447-57.

DOI: 10.1067/mmt.2000.108822

Treatment of cervical disc protrusions via instrumental chiropractic adjustment

— Polkinghorn BS. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1998 Feb;21(2):114-21.

Chiropractic treatment approaches for spinal musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey

— Clijsters M et al. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Oct 1;22(1):33.

DOI: 10.1186/s12998-014-0033-8

Interexaminer reliability of supine leg checks for discriminating Leg- Length inequality

— Woodfield HC et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 May;34(4):239-46.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2011.04.009

Chiropractic Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Retrospective Case Series. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

— Pavia S et al. J Chiropr Med. 2015 Dec;14(4):279-84.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcm.2015.08.005

Changes in Quality of Life in 7 Older Adult Patients Receiving Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique.

— Russell DG et al. J Chiropr Med. 2016 Mar;15(1):59-66.

DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcm.2016.02.008

A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial on the Relative Effect of Instrumental (MFMA) Versus Manual (HVLA) Manipulation in the Treatment of Cervical Spine Dysfunction

— Wood TG et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2001 May;24(4):260-71.

DOI: 10.1067/mmt.2001.114365

Interactions between vestibular and proprioceptive inputs triggering and modulating human balance-correcting responses differ across muscles

— Allum JH et al. Exp Brain Res. 1998 Aug;121(4):478-94.

DOI: 10.1007/s002210050484

Chiropractic Treatment of Coccygodynia via Instrumental Adjusting Procedures Using Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique

— Polkinghorn BS et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Jul-Aug;22(6):411-6.

DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(99)70087-4

Effect of manual versus mechanically assisted manipulations of the thoracic spine in neck pain patients: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

— Langenfeld A, et al. Trials. 2015 May 27; 16:233.

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-0763-5

Leg length discrepancy. Gait and Posture

— Gurney B. Gait Posture. 2002 Apr;15(2):195-206.

DOI: 10.1016/s0966-6362(01)00148-5

Three-hree-dimensional vertebral motions produced by mechanical force spinal manipulation

— Keller TS et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Jul-Aug;29(6):425-36.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.012

Electromyographic Reflex Responses to Mechanical Force, Manually Assisted Spinal Manipulative Therapy

— Colloca CJ et al. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2001 May 15;26(10):1117-24.

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200105150-00005

Cforce-time profile characterization of the mctimoney Toglle-Torque-Recoil Technique

— Colloca CJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Jun;32(5):372-8.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.04.005. PMID: 19539120

Comparison of mechanical force of manually assisted Chiropractic Adjusting Instruments

— Colloca CJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 Jul-Aug;28(6):414-22.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.06.004

Increasing the Cervical lordosis with Chiropractic biophysics seated combined extension-compression and transverse load cervical traction with cervical manipulation: Nonrandomized Clinical Control Trial

— Harrison DE et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 Mar-Apr;26(3):139-51.

DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(02)54106-3

Increased multiaxial lumbar motion responses during multiple-impulse mechanical force manually assisted spinal manipulation

— Keller TS et al. Chiropr Osteopat. 2006 Apr 6; 14:6.

DOI: doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-14-6

Neuromechanical characterization of in vivo lumbar spinal manipulation. Part I. Vertebral motion

— Keller TS et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 Nov-Dec;26(9):567-78.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.08.003

Neuromechanical characterization of in vivo lumbar spinal manipulation. Part. II. Neurophysiological response.

— Colloca CJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 Nov-Dec;26(9):579-91.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.08.004

Biomechanical and neurophysiological responses to spinal manipulation in patientes with lumbar radiculopathyl

— Colloca CJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2004 Jan;27(1):1-15.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.11.021

Validation of the Force and Frequency Characteristics of the Activator Adjusting Instrument: Effectiveness as a Mechanical Impedance Measurement Too

— Keller TS et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Feb;22(2):75-86.

DOI: 10.1016/s0161-4754(99)70111-9

Mechanical vs Manual Manipulation for low back pain: An observational cohort study

— Schneider MJ et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Mar-Apr;33(3):193-200.

Clinical effectiveness of the activator adjusting instrument in the management of musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review of the literature

— Huggins T et al. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012 Mar;56(1):49-57. PMID: 22457541; PMCID: PMC3280118

Intra- and interexaminer rellability of compressive leg cheching and correlation with the sit-stand test for anatomic leg length inequality

— Cooperstein R et al. Chiro Journal of Australia 45(2):184-195. Jan 2017

Interexaminer reliability of a multidimensional battery of tests used to assess for vertebral subluxations. Reliability of Tests

— Russell D. et al. Chiro Journal of Australia 46(1):100-11. Mar 2018

Status of Activator Mehtods Chiropractic Technique, Theory and Practice

— Fuhr AW. et al. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 Feb;28(2):e1-e20.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.01.001

Does the Subluxation Exist? Philosophy, Principles & Practice of Chiropractic

— Tedd Koren. Journal of Philosophy, Principles & Practice of Chiropractic ~ Volume 2011 ~ Issue 1 ~ Pages 53-58

LIVROS

1 – Fuhr, A.W. The Activator Methods; Second Edition; 2009; Elsevier.

2 – Busquet, L.; As Cadeias Fisiológicas: Tratamento do Crânio. V.5; 2º Edição, 2009.

CAPÍTULOS DE LIVROS

1 – Fuhr, A.W.; Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique; St. Louis: Mosby; 1997; p 92

2 – Peterson D. H, Bergmann T. F.; Principles of adjustive Technique; Chiropractic Technique: Principles end Procedures, ed 2; St. Louis, MO: Mosby 2002, pp 97 – 174.

3 – Slosberg, M.; Special Research Report: Activator Methods Isolation Tests. The Activator Methods; Second Edition; 2009; Elsevier, pp 16-43

4 – Slosberg, M.; Activator Methods: An update and review (part two of two). The Activator Methods; Second Edition; 2009; Elsevier, pp 17-90

ARTIGOS

Soulier F.; D’Equilibration Neuro Musculaire; niveau I; [periódico online] [acesso em dezembro de 2009. disponível em http:// www.medidis.com].

Swenson, R.; Haldeman S.; Terapia de Manipulação Espinhal para Lombalgia; Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Vol 1, Num 3, Nov/Dez 2003.

Fuhr, A.W.; Basic Scan Protocol Training Course.; [periódico online] [acesso em janeiro de 2010. disponível em http:// www.activatoronline.com].

Liebenson, C.; Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Disorders. Dyn Chiropractic. January 1, 1997.

1 – Yates RG, Lamping DL, Abram NL, Wright C. Effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety: a randomized, controlled trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1988 Dec; 11(6):484-8. PMID: 3075649.

2 – Harms MC, Bader DL. Variability of forces applied by experienced therapists during spinal mobilization. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 1997 Sep;12(6):393-399. DOI: 10.1016/s0268-0033(97)00023-5. PMID: 11415748.

3 – Rogers CM, Triano JJ. Biomechanical measure validation for spinal manipulation in clinical settings. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 Nov-Dec;26(9):539-48. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.08.008. PMID: 14673403.016/s0268-0033(97)00023-5. PMID: 11415748.

4 – Kawchuk GN, Prasad NG, McLeod RC, Liddle T, Li T, Zhu Q. Variability of force magnitude and force duration in manual and instrument-based manipulation techniques. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Oct;29(8):611-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.08.013. Erratum in: J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2007 Feb;30(2):159. PMID: 17045094.

5 – Song XJ, Gan Q, Cao JL, Wang ZB, Rupert RL. Spinal manipulation reduces pain and hyperalgesia after lumbar intervertebral foramen inflammation in the rat. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Jan;29(1):5-13. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.10.001. PMID: 16396724.

6 – Panjabi MM. The stabilizing system of the spine. Part II. Neutral zone and instability hypothesis. J Spinal Disord. 1992 Dec;5(4):390-6; discussion 397. DOI: 10.1097/00002517-199212000-00002. PMID: 1490035.

7 – Giles LG, Taylor JR. Lumbar spine structural changes associated with leg length inequality. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1982 Mar-Apr;7(2):159-62. DOI: 10.1097/00007632-198203000-00011. PMID: 7089692.

8- Knutson, G.A. Anatomic and functional leg-length inequality: A review and recommendation for clinical decision-making. Part II, the functional or unloaded leg-length asymmetry. Chiropr Man Therap 13, 12 (2005). DOI: 10.1186/1746-1340-13-12

9 – Nguyen HT, Resnick DN, Caldwell SG, Elston EW Jr, Bishop BB, Steinhouser JB, Gimmillaro TJ, Keating JC Jr. Interexaminer reliability of activator methods’ relative leg-length evaluation in the prone extended position. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Nov-Dec;22(9):565-9. DOI: 10.1016/s0161-4754(99)70015-1. PMID: 10626698.

10 – Polkinghorn BS, Colloca CJ. Treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation using activator methods chiropractic technique. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1998 Mar-Apr;21(3):187-96. PMID: 9567239.

11 – Schneider MJ, Brach J, Irrgang JJ, Abbott KV, Wisniewski SR, Delitto A. Mechanical vs manual manipulation for low back pain: an observational cohort study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Mar-Apr;33(3):193-200. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.01.010. PMID: 20350672; PMCID: PMC2850274.

12 – Keller TS, Colloca CJ, Fuhr AW. Validation of the force and frequency characteristics of the activator adjusting instrument: effectiveness as a mechanical impedance measurement tool. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Feb;22(2):75-86. DOI: 10.1016/s0161-4754(99)70111-9. Erratum in: J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999 Jul-Aug;22(6):367. PMID: 10073622.

13 – Gemmell H, Miller P. Relative effectiveness and adverse effects of cervical manipulation, mobilisation and the activator instrument in patients with sub-acute non-specific neck pain: results from a stopped randomised trial. Chiropr Osteopat. 2010 Jul 9;18:20. DOI: 10.1186/1746-1340-18-20. PMID: 20618936; PMCID: PMC2927873.

14 – Polkinghorn BS, Colloca CJ. Chiropractic treatment of coccygodynia via instrumental adjusting procedures using activator methods chiropractic technique. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1999 Jul-Aug;22(6):411-6. DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(99)70087-4. PMID: 10478774.

15 – Devocht JW, Long CR, Zeitler DL, Schaeffer W. Chiropractic treatment of temporomandibular disorders using the activator adjusting instrument: a prospective case series. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2003 Sep;26(7):421-5. DOI: 10.1016/S0161-4754(03)00096-4. PMID: 12975628.

16 – Yu X, Wang X, Zhang J, Wang Y. Changes in pressure pain thresholds and Basal electromyographic activity after instrument-assisted spinal manipulative therapy in asymptomatic participants: a randomized, controlled trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2012 Jul;35(6):437-45. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.07.001. Epub 2012 Aug 16. PMID: 22902139.