The LINKS @ Chiro.Org contains a vast collection of chiropractic information, arranged by topic. We want to be your first source for chiropractic information! This site is updated frequently.
The LINKS @ Chiro.Org contains a vast collection of chiropractic information, arranged by topic. We want to be your first source for chiropractic information! This site is updated frequently.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The LINKS Articles Section has merged with ChiroZine. The archived articles are now located in the Articles Section. The older LINKS articles are stored in the Articles Archives.
ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC
This section contains information about the efficacy, cost–effectiveness and safety
of chiropractic, as well as information about chiropractic educational requirements,
and other related information.
ACUPUNCTURE The Acupuncture Section can also be found on the CAM drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
AGE – GERIATRIC ISSUES
Access important Associations and other websites about age–related issues.
ANTIBIOTIC ABUSE
This new page explores the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria because of medical over-reliance on antibiotics as a cure-all, and due to use of antibiotics as a fattening agent in animal feed.
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
This is the Archives of all the “New Articles” previously featured in the LINKS Section. The LINKS Articles Section has now been relocated to ChiroZine. Our archived articles are now located in the Articles Section. The oldest LINKS articles are now located in the Articles Archives.
BACKPACKS & CHILDREN
Collected articles detail the negative impact of overloading on the pediatric spine.
“BEST PRACTICE” INITIATIVE
Explore the shift from Guidelines (usually contains numbers/suggested treatment time frames that are often mistakenly applied as arbitrary limits) to “Best Practices” (clinical judgments regarding patient care that are informed by the best evidence and balanced by patient complexity and provider experience to improve the quality and reduce the costs of care) .
CASE STUDIES The Chiropractic Case Studies Section can also be found on the RESEARCH drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS The Chiropractic Assistants Section can also be found on the CHIROPRACTIC TOOLS drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
DISEASES
Links to a variety of disease–related websites.
DOCUMENTATION The Documentation Section can also be found on the CHIROPRACTIC TOOLS drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
FORWARD HEAD POSTURE
Read about this postural distortion and how chiropractic can help.
The FUN! Page
Venture off to a variety of nifty and amusing spots.
GUIDELINES
Now divided into sections like Worker's Compensation, Low Back Pain, and Subluxation–based.
HEADACHES
Classification Systems, Research, articles, and information about chiropractic results with headaches.
HIPAA Compliance Page
The HIPAA patient privacy and security laws are real - as are the penalties for their violation. To assure the accountability of those who had access to personal health information (PHI), the U.S. Congress required the imposition of civil and criminal penalties for any entity or person that uses PHI improperly. Find out more here.
IATROGENIC INJURY PAGE
A collection of articles discussing the dangerous, and often fatal side effects of medical care.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY PAGE
The EPA now labels Indoor Air Quality as a “major health risk”. Learn more here!
LOW BACK PAIN
Download Dr. Robert Mootz's Low Back Guidelines, and enjoy other articles and research describing the superiority of chiropractic care for low back pain. Learn why medical management slows recovery.
MEDLINES
Access Pub–Med, Grateful Med and other useful information–access tools.
MENOPAUSE PAGE
This page discusses natural approaches to the relief of peri-menopausal symptoms.
NECK PAIN
This page reviews the benefits of chiropractic for acute and chronic neck pain.
NEUROLOGY REFERENCES
Info on subluxation, Diplomate sites, Journals, and more on neurology.
NUTRITION The Nutrition Section can also be found on the CAM drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES
Download copies of the Roland–Morris Questionnaire, the Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Oswestry Low Back Pain QA, and review a questionnaire for assessing Psychosocial Yellow Flags. New additions include the Headache Disability Index, and the Quadruple Visual Analogue Scale. These are all available for immediate use in your office. Citations to support their use are included!
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Articles and information about Pain and it's management.
PEDIATRICS The Pediatrics and Chiropractic Section can also be found on the CAM drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
PERSONAL GROWTH
Take a moment to reflect and to increase your wisdom.
PHARMACY
Information about adverse reactions, and access to other data regarding pharmaceutical products.
The QUACKWATCHERS
Join us as we shed some light on these self–appointed guardians of the Public Good.
RADICULOPATHY
Radiculopathy is characterized by motor and/or sensory changes in the neck and arms or the legs and feet, which results from extrinsic pressure on the nerve root. Learn more now.
REHABILITATION DIPLOMATE INFORMATION PAGE
Read the class outlines for all 3 years of the program, including
sample test questions. This page is specific to chiropractors that provide rehabilitative services to their clients.
REHABILITATION MONOGRAPH SERIES The R.C. Schafer Monograph Series can also be found on the ARCHIVES drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page. Although Dr. Schafer is gone, his work lives on! Thanks, Richard! You might also enjoy Dr. Schafer's Dynamic Chiropractic articles
REPETETIVE STRESS DISORDERS
Review Cumulative Trauma Disorders, “double crush” and a variety of related disorders.
RESEARCH The Chiropractic Research Section can also be found on the RESEARCH drop-down on our new tan toolbar, located at the top of each section's home page.
RUNNING
This new section will cover all aspects of running...pro and con.
SAFETY OF CHIROPRACTIC
Learn more about the astounding safety of chiropractic, compared to medical treatments for the same complaints.
SEARCH ENGINES
The cream of the crop is here, sorted by specificity.
The SHOULDER
This page reviews information on joint trauma, the fundamentals of post-trauma management, and the specifics of shoulder girdle trauma.
STROKE AND CHIROPRACTIC
A variety of citations are provided about stroke and it's causes. Extension and rotation are the culprits, as citations supplied on “Bowhunter's” and “Beauty Shop Stroke” clearly demonstrate.
SUBLUXATION AND NEUROLOGY ARTICLES
Enjoy this collection of articles on the Chiropractic Subluxation and the Neurologic component, and a collection of articles by David Seaman, D.C.
TECHNIQUE PAGE
This page links to various chiropractic technique websites.
THERMOGRAPHY
Enjoy articles about this controversial Outcome Assessment Tool for Subluxation!
VACCINATION PAGE
This page has a variety of resources to define the Vaccination issue.