The practise of Chiropractics Originated from 1895 in America, when Daniel David Palmer- the founder of chiropractics, performed the first procedure on a deaf janitor. Chiropractics is a fundamental system based upon the ideology that abnormal bodily functions correlate with the maladjustment of the nervous system and a displacement of the vertebrae hence the treatment and prevention is intended towards the neuromuscular system. The chiropractic profession is based upon the treatment of the structures of the body, in particular those of the spinal column. Adherents of this practise are guided through the belief that the body is self healing and self regulating however interferences towards the spinal cord and nervous system- chiropractic subluxations, need to be located, analysed and fixated. The primary approach of chiropractics is to manipulate and in some sense adjust the spine and other bodily structures without the use of surgery or drugs although varying chiropractors may utilise radiology and diet/lifestyle functions to further harmonize the body .An example of this is the correlation between lifestyle factors such as smoking and the result of lower back pain. Similarly, this can be seen through the cause of lower back pain due to obesity .
Osteopathy is another variation of alternative medicine founded in the 19th century which practises a holistic approach of healing the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathy deals with the regulation and correction of the bones, connective tissues and muscle tissues in order to allow them to work cohesively with one another. Although osteopathy takes a holistic approach to medical care, it also engages within the modern medical sector, utilizing medication, surgery, pharmacology and radi...
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...within the chiropractic and osteopathic region, there involves a gap between scientific research and the work conducted, overall there has been an increase in the number of scientific and research-based support provided within all three regions. These can be clarified through research supporting the effectiveness of chiropractic with a research concluding the positive effects of spine manipulation to which was conducted over a year on various patients. Additionally these positive outcomes were also randomly trailed to find the effectiveness of manual therapy in physiotherapy to which the severities of bodily pains were dramatically reduced within 6 and 12 weeks. Finally, case reports and clinical trials were also conducted to find how efficiently osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) were used to improve children’s quality of life and general motor functions.
In this paper I will clarify the relation between the integumentary system and the skeletal system. During this paper I will address how the two systems work together to maintain homeostasis and what occurs when balance is not maintained between the integumentary and skeletal system. During this paper I will explain how osteoporosis is directly linked between both the integumentary and skeletal system and ways to prevent or yield this disease.
drugs or surgery” (Chapman-Smith, 57) and the practice of chiropractic is the relationship between structure, function, and preservation/restoration of health (Chapman-Smith, 57). Dr. Ronald Gitelman is well-known for his contributions to the chiropractic profession. Dr. Gitelman was born in the 1930’s in Trenton, Ontario. While growing up, he partici...
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“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” by Thomas A. Edison. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments on the spine which will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Chiropractic care began in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, claimed any and all diseases could be healed by nothing more than just his hands. Dr. Palmer examined a janitor who was deaf for 17 years after the janitor felt his back was out of place, so Dr. Palmer gave an adjustment to what was felt to be a misplaced vertebra in the upper back. The janitor then observed that his hearing improved thanks to Dr. Palmer. Chiropractors use manipulation to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by sitting without proper back support. Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually
The word “chiropractor” has two word origins, the Greek words cheir and praxis; meanwhile, cheir means “hand” and praxis means “practice.” Also, most of the work that chiropractors do is done by hand (Pike para. 5). In 2002, going to a chiropractor was found to be the most commonly used program for therapy. Seventy-four percent, about 4 million, of people that had back pain went to a chiropractor to get treated. Among that 74 percent of people, 66 percent of them stated that they got “a great benefit” (Pike para. 9). Many chiropractors work full time but 1 out of 3 chiropractors work part time. Chiropractors work whenever their patients need them, even on w...
OA is a musculoskeletal disease that causes chronic joint pain and reduced physical functioning (Laba, brien, Fransen, & jan, 2013). Osteoarthritis (OA) is a non-inflammatory disorder of synovial joints that results in loss of hyaline cartilage and remodeling of surrounding bone. OA is the single most common joint disease, with an estimated prevalence of 60% in men and 70% in women later in life after the age of 65 years, affecting an estimated 40 million people in the United States (Goodman & Fuller, 2009). Women are more commonly affected after the age of 55, almost everyone has some symptoms by the age of 70 (Tan, Zahara, Colburn & Hawkins, 2013, p.78). Osteoarthritis can be described radiological, clinical, or subjective. It commonly affects hands, hips, knees, shoulders, and the spine (Walker, 2011, p. 14). Osteoarthritis is an intrinsic defect in the joint cartilage. Caused by slowly progressive deterioration of articular cartilage that is accompanied by degenerative bony changes, including thickening of the subchondral bone cyst, and formation of large bony protrusions (osteophytes) at the joint margins. Osteoarthritis usually occurs in the large weight bearing joints such as the knees and hips, as well as some of the smaller joints in the hands and feet (Ciccone, 2007,p. 229). ). It is predicted by 2020 to become the fourth leading cause of disability globally (Laba et al., 2013, p.2). According to Juby and Davis (2011), these changing demographics with the aging of the “baby boomer” generation will likely result in an increase in the prevalence of both degenerative and inflammatory arthritis, and timely access to appropriate care and maximization of therapeutic interventions will be vital to maintain indepe...
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Osteoporosis is a systemic, debilitating disease of the skeleton, characterized by significantly decreased bone mass in combination with the deterioration of bone microarchitecture. Osteoporosis has three types of categories the first category is type 1 which occurs in women after menopause and results from declining levels of estrogen and other sex hormones in the body, this could also occur in men due to low levels of the sex hormone testosterone. Type 2 is called Senile Osteoporosis, which occurs in elderly men as well as elderly women because of decreased bone formation due to aging. Type 3 is caused by long term use of medication usually with steroids and drugs to treat elipsy. Osteoporosis which literally means “Porous Bone”,
Part of what a chiropractor does is use quick movements to adjust the skeletal structure. However, because of the extensive schooling, they perform a complete workup on your present condition. This includes any necessary x-rays and your medical history. Any manipulation of your skeletal or muscular structure is planned so that you receive the maximum benefit without any risk of serious injury. Keep in mind that people have been treated by chiropractors for decades, and any good chiropractor can furnish references, so you can speak to others who have benefited from their sound
My most defining experience with osteopathic medicine was shadowing a family physician, Dr. Truong. I was impressed by his holistic, patient-centered care and his hands-on manipulative skills. Not only did he provide the medical treatment to his patients, but he cared for them mentally and spiritually. For example, he asked his patients about their life goals at their initial visit, and he reminded and encouraged them to work towards their goals during their future visits. He also promoted healthy lifestyle, such as eating low sugar, high vegetable diet and doing exercises regularly. As a result, one of his patients lost 20 pounds by following his advice. Additionally, Dr. Truong used OMT and acupuncture to help his patients relieve their pain. One of his patients had serious knee pain that could not be treated by others. He found a spot on her thigh and performed OMT, and the pain never came back again. He also taught me the four tenets of osteopathic medicine. With my knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, which shares some similarities with osteopathic medicine, I quickly comprehended its philosophy.
Besides their other medical studies, osteopathic students get 200 hours of training in "osteopathic manipulative medicine," a hands-on technique for diagnosis and healing. Limited motion in the lower ribs, for instance, can cause pain in the stomach that seems a lot like irritable bowel syndrome. Identifying the muscle strain in the ribs through manipulation, and then treating it, can relieve the stomach distress. An osteopath learns to apply specific amounts of pressure on a body part, attempting to relax it or stimulate it. While such an approach might have raised eyebrows in the profession a decade or two ago, these days almost no one--except perhaps the crustiest old M.D.'s--dismisses it as New Age nonsense. Manipulative medicine is based on the not terribly heretical idea that structures in the body influence function, and that a problem in the structure of one body part can cause problems in the function of other parts.
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‘A Collaborative Approach Between Chiropractic and Dentistry to Address Temporomandibular Dysfunction’ by Rubis, Rubis and Winchester found in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine is a case report that discusses the comanagement of a patient with TMD. In this case, a patient presented with typical symptomology of TMD: headaches; jaw, neck and shoulder pain along with clicking in the TMJ. Treatment by the chiropractor included: pelvic adjustments to correct their pelvic unleveling, thoracic and cervical spine adjustments to address the patient’s shoulder and neck pain. The patient also received manual therapy of their left TMJ where the chiropractor gapped the joint then proceeded to adjust the mandible to reposition the disc as well as myofascial release of the lateral pterygoid muscle. Comanagement by the dentist included a repositioning and night time splint for anterior repositioning of the mandible. After being treated three times per week for six weeks, the patient reported they no longer experience pain or clicking of their TMJ as well as no headaches or neck pain. This case report illustrated that dental and chiropractic comanagement was beneficial for short term treatment and pain resolution for this
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Medical study is a combination of clinical experience and scientific research, which requires proof and evidence. These two components can help physiotherapists with diagnosis, provide treatments for patients and making clinical decision. However, what are the ways for individuals to testify the effectiveness of these methods and treatments? Is there scientific evidence proving the information is correct and up to date? How helpful and appropriate are these methods and treatments to the patients? Hence evidence-based practice is necessary. It has a strong impact in physiotherapy, to ensure researches are more focused and relevant to physiotherapists and as a guiding principle to practice and treatment of patients.