04/01/2024
Love when research shows us the true impact of a Chiropractic adjustment. Specificity in the joint matters this is why we don’t adjust any and all segments, it’s why we analyse and only adjust what needs to be adjusted. Thanks Heidi Haavik for the hard work you do!
Turns out you only get changes in prefrontal cortex sensorimotor integration if you apply your HVLA thrust at a subluxated segment! 🧠
We have had another study published!!! What a great way to start 2024!! 🎊
Our study is called ‘A randomized controlled trial comparing different sites of high-velocity low amplitude thrust on sensorimotor integration parameters’. It’s just been accepted for publication in Scientific Reports.
The study looked at whether it matters where we apply the HVLA thrust when measuring prefrontal cortex processing changes. And it turns out it does! We only got the brain changes when the chiropractors applied the thrust at a subluxated segment. No brain changes occurred when a thrust was applied to a healthy segment. It’s logical of course, but still needs to be investigated.
A big thank you to my co-authors Imran Khan Niazi, Samran Navid, Christopher Merkle, Mian Imran Amjad Nitika Kumari, Robert J. Trager, and Kelly Holt You guys are an AMAZING team. ❤️
And a massive thank you to our funders. This study was funded by Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) (Grant no. TRG2019-3) and the Centre for Chiropractic Research Supporters Program at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. We simply cannot do any research without your support! Thank you 🙏
