The contemporary model of vertebral column joint dysfunction and impact of high-velocity, low-amplitude controlled vertebral thrusts on neuromuscular function

H Haavik, N Kumari, K Holt, IK Niazi, I Amjad… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Purpose There is growing evidence that vertebral column function and dysfunction play a
vital role in neuromuscular control. This invited review summarises the evidence about how …

Spinal manipulation therapy: Is it all about the brain? A current review of the neurophysiological effects of manipulation

G Gyer, J Michael, J Inklebarger, JS Tedla - Journal of integrative medicine, 2019 - Elsevier
Spinal manipulation has been an effective intervention for the management of various
musculoskeletal disorders. However, the mechanisms underlying the pain modulatory …

The global summit on the efficacy and effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy for the prevention and treatment of non-musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic …

P Côté, J Hartvigsen, I Axén, C Leboeuf-Yde… - Chiropractic & manual …, 2021 - Springer
Background A small proportion of chiropractors, osteopaths, and other manual medicine
providers use spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) to manage non-musculoskeletal disorders …

Effects of chiropractic care on strength, balance, and endurance in active-duty US military personnel with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

R Vining, CR Long, A Minkalis… - The Journal of …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
Objectives: To investigate whether chiropractic care influences strength, balance, and/or
endurance in active-duty United States military personnel with low back pain (LBP). Design …

Moving towards a contemporary chiropractic professional identity

TT Glucina, CU Krägeloh, P Farvid, K Holt - Complementary therapies in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Since the inception of the chiropractic profession, debate has continued on differing practice
objectives and philosophical approaches to patient care. While the political and academic …

The potential mechanisms of high-velocity, low-amplitude, controlled vertebral thrusts on neuroimmune function: a narrative review

H Haavik, IK Niazi, N Kumari, I Amjad, J Duehr, K Holt - Medicina, 2021 - mdpi.com
The current COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the need to find healthcare solutions that
boost or support immunity. There is some evidence that high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) …

Investigating the effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation on EEG in stroke patients

MS Navid, IK Niazi, D Lelic, RB Nedergaard, K Holt… - Brain sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of chiropractic spinal
manipulation on the early somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) and resting-state …

The effects of chiropractic adjustment on inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot RCT

I Amjad, IK Niazi, N Kumari, J Duehr… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder
characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. We hypothesized that chiropractic …

The effects of spinal manipulation on oculomotor control in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot and feasibility study

A Cade, K Jones, K Holt, AM Penkar, H Haavik - Brain Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent, chronic neurodevelopmental
disorder that affects oculomotor (eye movement) control. Dysfunctional oculomotor control …

The effects of 4 weeks of chiropractic spinal adjustments on motor function in people with stroke: a randomized controlled trial

K Holt, IK Niazi, I Amjad, N Kumari, U Rashid, J Duehr… - Brain Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Chiropractic spinal adjustments have been shown to result in short-term increases in muscle
strength in chronic stroke patients, however, the effect of longer-term chiropractic spinal …