The Chiropractic Theories: A Textbook of Scientific ResearchDesigned to be a primary reference for chiropractic students, this is a concise, scientific survey of chiropractic theories based on current research. Completely restructured for the Fourth Edition, this book focuses on the most current biomedical research on the three phase model of vertebral subluxation complex (V.S.C.). This is a useful reference for students studying for the National Board of Chiropractors Examination Parts II, III, and IV, as well as a post-graduate reference providing information on the chiropractic perspective on health and wellness, nutrition, exercise, psychosocial issues, and case management principles for wellness care. This new text focuses on developing critical thinking among chiropractic students, and includes new contributors and new chapters on principles of statistics and a minimum process for validation of chiropractic theory. |
Contents
SECTION I | 1 |
CHAPTER | 4 |
Robert A Leach | 13 |
EDUCATION | 23 |
Chiropractic Terminology | 29 |
Foundation for Theory Development | 43 |
SECTION II | 55 |
INFERENTIAL STATISTICS | 73 |
VSC PHASE 2 | 216 |
THE SECOND PHASE OF VSC | 226 |
Immobilization Degeneration Hypothesis | 235 |
Neuropathology Hypothesis | 251 |
NEUROPATHOLOGY AND BEYOND INFLUENCE OF NONPAINFUL | 263 |
Somatoautonomic Reflex Hypothesis | 269 |
CMT AND ORGANIC DISORDERS | 282 |
Myelopathy Hypothesis | 311 |
The National Workshop to Develop the Chiropractic Research Agenda | 90 |
THEORY PRACTICE AND A RESEARCH AGENDA | 101 |
Chiropractic Research and the Scientist | 107 |
KEY ELEMENTS OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY | 114 |
Choosing and Monitoring Dependent and Mediating | 120 |
Experimental and Clinical Evidence | 129 |
Joint | 137 |
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY ISSUES | 162 |
SEGMENTAL OR REGIONAL DYSFUNCTION? | 183 |
SDF THE FIRST PHASE OF VSC | 190 |
SUMMARY | 197 |
Instability Hypothesis | 207 |
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