Principles and Practice of Chiropractic, Third Edition


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The most comprehensive, extensively illustrated book focusing on chiropractic principles, diagnosis, and treatment. A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is the third edition of one of the chiropractic profession's most important and influential books. It is a compendium of hard scientific knowledge about all aspects of chiropractic, from the social and historical to the clinical and research oriented. It is a significant expansion from the second edition, which was published in 1992, quite some time ago. It contains five major sections: Introduction to Principles of Chiropractic, Introduction to Chiropractic Theory, Introduction to the Clinical Examination, Introduction to Specific Treatment Methods, and Introduction to Management of Specific Disorders....The book exceeds all expectations the author had for it....I consider this the most essential of all chiropractic texts, one that all chiropractors should obtain."--Doody's Review Service Developed as the core textbook for the chiropractic student and as a professional reference, this text presents theory, philosophy, and practice principles of chiropractic. Covers both traditional and newer chiropractic techniques as well as the clinical exam and management of specific disorders.




Chiropractic Text Book


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This book is written for use in the class room. It may, however, be studied just as easily by the field practitioner, and is not too technical in most of its parts to be readily grasped by the layman. It has grown, rather than having been written; it is the expansion of the notes which were tested in the class room for six years, and the writer believes that, with the constant arrangement and betterment to suit the requirements of the students of Chiropractic, this has created a real textbook, rendering easily understood a subject that students have always said was difficult.




Chiropractic Technique


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The first-ever book to describe the rationale behind adjustment techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, this NEW 2nd Edition offers thoroughly revised chapters, new illustrations, a reorganized layout, and extensive updates. The basic anatomical, biomechanical, and pathophysiological principles necessary for applying specific adjustive procedures are discussed in detail. It also offers a fundamental understanding of joint and body mechanics, as well as key evaluative tests and procedures, to help the reader evaluate, select, and utilize the most effective adjustive techniques. Coverage of chiropractic history provides a broad understanding of general concepts and practice. Theory and practice combine to make Chiropractic Technique, 2nd Edition a must-have for anyone seeking a solid foundation in joint examination and chiropractic adjustment. The text is organized by joint system, focusing on practical anatomy, kinematics, evaluation, and technique for each system so each chapter can stand on its own as an independent discussion Specific evaluative procedures demonstrate how to identify the characteristics of manipulable lesions Background on the history of chiropractic provides an excellent foundation for joint examination and adjustive techniques Extensive photos and line drawings vividly illustrate each technique References throughout the book direct the reader to sources for more detailed information on chapter content Mechanical principles are addressed, which help the reader understand differences between adjustive procedures and how each should be performed A convenient list of joints and a joint index are included on the end sheets for quick, easy reference Authors are well known and well-respected in the chiropractic field. All chapters have been revised and updated to include the latest information available Joint anatomy and basic biomechanics coverage offers a more clinical focus in this Edition A New Chapter on mobilization, traction, and soft tissue techniques presents these similar techniques in one chapter, organized according to development and slight variation, for a clear, objective look at each one. A new user-friendly layout arranges content and illustrations so information is accessible and the text is easy-to-read.




Basic Principles of Chiropractic


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Chiropractic Technique - E-Book


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No other book offers a complete guide to chiropractic adjustive techniques! Chiropractic Technique, 3rd Edition makes it easy to understand essential procedures and provides a rationale for their use. Written by Thomas F. Bergmann, DC, FICC, and David H. Peterson, DC, and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history, detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, and a companion Evolve website with how-to videos, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians. - Offers over 700 photos and line drawings depicting the correct way to set up and perform adjustive procedures, clarifying concepts, and showing important spinal and muscle anatomy. - Includes up-to-date research studies and methods for validating manual therapy. - Discusses mechanical principles so you can determine not only which adjustive procedure to use and when, but also why you should choose one approach over another. - Organizes content thematically with a discussion of practical anatomy, kinematics, evaluation, and technique for each joint. - Covers anatomy and biomechanics in detail, along with adjustive techniques for the spine, extraspinal techniques, and additional techniques for special populations, helping you fully prepare for board examinations. - Covers the manipulable lesion as a basis for treating disorders with manual therapy, including chiropractic techniques. - Includes content on low-force techniques to help you treat elderly patients and patients who are in acute pain. - Includes useful appendices with clinical information as well as interesting historical information, including a feature on practitioners who developed specific techniques. - NEW Evolve website with video clips of the author performing all the adjustive procedures in the book. - Updated and expanded content covers new information on joint anatomy and assessment including Newton's laws and fibrocartilage, joint malposition, joint subluxation, history of subluxation/dysfunction, and sacroiliac articulation. - A procedure index printed on the inside of the front cover makes it easier to find specific procedures.




The Chiropractor


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1914 Contents: the Moral & Religious Duty of a Chiropractor; Chiropractic a Science, an Art & Philosophy Thereof; Nerve Vibration; a Brief Review; Inflammation; Vertebral Luxations; Health, Disease, Life and Death; Rachitis or Rickets; Biology;.




Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers Voume 2


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An exploration of issues in the philosophy of chiropractic from the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers at Sherman College of Chiropractic Thomas J. Kramer, D.C., A.C.P.: "Thermodynamics: The Link that Binds the Philosophy, Science and Art of Chiropractic in the Detection of the Neurological Component of Vertebral Subluxation" Michael J. Norman, D.C., A.C.P.: "A Christian Understanding of Innate Intelligence and the Philosophy of Chiropractic" Daniel H. R. Smith, B.App.Sc (Sports) M.Chiro, A.C.P: "The Imperative of Tone within the Philosophy, Science and Art of Chiropractic: An Overview" Marc Swerdlick, D.C., A.C.P.: "Strategic Model for Propagating a Subluxation Correction Paradigm for the Purpose of Increasing Public Utilization"




The Religion of Chiropractic


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Chiropractic is by far the most common form of alternative medicine in the United States today, but its fascinating origins stretch back to the battles between science and religion in the nineteenth century. At the center of the story are chiropractic's colorful founders, D. D. Palmer and his son, B. J. Palmer, of Davenport, Iowa, where in 1897 they established the Palmer College of Chiropractic. Holly Folk shows how the Palmers' system depicted chiropractic as a conduit for both material and spiritualized versions of a "vital principle," reflecting popular contemporary therapies and nineteenth-century metaphysical beliefs, including the idea that the spine was home to occult forces. The creation of chiropractic, and other Progressive-era versions of alternative medicine, happened at a time when the relationship between science and religion took on an urgent, increasingly competitive tinge. Many remarkable people, including the Palmers, undertook highly personal reinterpretations of their physical and spiritual worlds. In this context, Folk reframes alternative medicine and spirituality as a type of populist intellectual culture in which ideologies about the body comprise a highly appealing form of cultural resistance.




The Chiropractic Profession


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Facts on chiropractic -- Introduction -- Chiropractic history -- Current status of the profession -- Education and licensure -- Principles and goals of chiropractic care -- Scope of practice -- Manipulation -- Back pain -- Public and medical attitudes towards chiropractic -- Future directions for the chiropractic profession.




Technic and Practice of Chiropractic


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No two students, approaching for the first time the study of Chiropractic, approach from the same angle. Their viewpoints differ. In order that all may gain as nearly as possible the same viewpoint from which to consider in turn the sections of this book, it will be well if each student reads the entire book before beginning to memorize its parts and convert them into practical working knowledge. An effort should be made, abandoning all other, to acquire the Chiropractic viewpoint. This accomplished, the rest of the task requires time and patience alone, without waste labor. The section on Vertebral Palpation should be studied step by step, the study of each step being combined with practice in it. Likewise the section on Nerve-Tracing, theory preceding practice. The study of the Technic of Adjusting should occupy those months immediately preceding the commencement of actual adjusting practice and continue during such practice. The chapters on Practice are intended for the student about to enter the field. The table of Spino-Organic Connection can be best understood by those who have studied or are studying the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Let every page be studied with a good medical dictionary open at the elbow of the reader. Pass no word without comprehension, no detail without mastery. He who would seek to modify the life processes of the human body must fortify himself against fatal error with every bit of knowledge he can acquire.