The LINKS @ Chiro.Org contains a vast collection of chiropractic information, arranged by topic. We want to be your first choice 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 choice for chiropractic information! This page is updated frequently.
This section was compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C. Send all comments or additions to:
Frankp@chiro.org
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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 Section
This section contains information about acupuncture, meridians, ryodoraku, and information relating to this ancient analysis technique. 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.
Alternative Medicine Articles
This is a collection of peer-reviewed articles on alternative and complementary forms of health care, including chiropractic, nutrition, and acupuncture. The Alternative Medicine Articles 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.
Antibiotic Abuse Page
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
Welcome to the Archives for all the original “New Articles” previously featured in the LINKS Section.
The original LINKS Articles Section has now become ChiroZINE. The archived (older) articles are located in the ZINE Articles Section. And the oldest LINKS articles are stashed in the ZINE Articles Archives.
Backpacks and 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 Reports
This section contains studies which describe the impact of chiropractic care on a wide variety of conditions. 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 Assistant (CA) Section
This section provides articles on CA training, billing practices, office management, practice and personal growth, and patient education.
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.
The Documentation Section
This section is devoted to a full description of what is considered “complete” patient file documentation by the Chiropractic Schools, National Associations, and Third Party payors. 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.
Evidence-based Practice
How does Chiropractic fit into the evidence-based movement? Read up on it here!
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 Page
Now divided into sections like Worker's Compensation, Low Back Pain, and Subluxation–based.
Headache and Chiropractic
Classification Systems, Research, articles, and information about chiropractic results with headaches.
Health Promotion & Wellness
This page contains articles that detail how chiropractors can encourage wellness and health promotion for our patients.
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
The EPA now labels Indoor Air Quality as a “major health risk”. Learn more here!
Low Back Pain and Chiropractic
Download Dr. Robert Mootz's Low Back Care Plans, and enjoy other articles and research describing the superiority of chiropractic care for low back pain. Learn why medical management slows recovery.
MAGAZINES
Enjoy this cross-section of excellent magazines.
The NUTRITION Section
The Nutrition Page provides non-solicitous nutrition information, including articles and research abstracts supporting the benefits of vitamins, minerals and herbals for the restoration and maintenance of health. 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
This section includes articles and abstracts devoted to demonstrating the benefits of chiropractic care for children. 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 Info
Information about adverse reactions, and access to other data regarding pharmaceutical products.
The Quack Watchers
Join us as we shed some light on these self–appointed guardians of the Public Good.
Radiculopathy and Chiropractic
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
Repetitive Stress Disorders
Review Cumulative Trauma Disorders, “double crush” and a variety of related disorders.
Research
This section includes research articles, abstracts, and information pertaining to the growing body of Chiropractic 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.
The 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 Girdle
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.
The Whiplash Page
Review articles and websites devoted to neck injury, research on Low Speed Rear Impact Crashes
(LOSRIC), and access Dr. Arthur Croft's articles and Care–recommendation Guidelines.
Women's Health
Articles and citations for the reduction of female complaints like PMS and Menopause.