Journal of Chiropractic Humanities

In 1910, radiology was an emerging field when x-rays first came into use by chiropractors. Much has changed in the body of knowledge about ionizing radiation and the spine since the early 1900s. There is little in the peer-reviewed literature on the topic of x-ray use in the chiropractic profession. Therefore, the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities has an open call for papers to investigate the topic of x-ray use in chiropractic and reveal what is myth and what is fact. Accepted papers will be published in a special section of the journal dedicated to this topic.

Claire D. Johnson

X-ray Use in Chiropractic: Call for Papers

脊椎按摩疗法中的X射线使用：征稿启事

The purpose of this article is to describe the development of radiology as a specialty in chiropractic with a comparison to the development of the specialty of radiology in medicine.Specialization in medicine has been notably successful, with advanced training and enhanced capabilities in specialized skills leading to better outcomes for patients and increased prestige for practitioners. However, with chiropractic, as with other complementary and alternative medicine professions, no specialization has been recognized within it. Specialist radiology training in chiropractic bears a resemblance to that of medicine, with competitive entry for residencies, certification exams, and the creation of a journal and specialist professional organizations. To facilitate the comparison, I have divided the development of radiology into 4 phases from the chiropractic perspective. Phase 1 started with the discovery of x-rays in 1895, in which medicine adopted them but chiropractic did not. Phase 2 began in 1910 when B. J. Palmer introduced radiography to show chiropractic subluxations. Phase 3 started in 1942 when Waldo Poehner advocated for the mainstream diagnostic use of radiography in addition to subluxation analysis. Phase 4 started in 1957 when an examining board for certification in diagnostic radiology was assembled and many chiropractors began to embrace the mainstream medical use of radiography.In this tale of 2 professions, radiology gained official specialty designation in the field of medicine. The medical profession had a monopoly on health care, and thus had few internal and external barriers to overcome. Chiropractic was oppressed by organized medicine, which helped to create the unofficial specialty of chiropractic radiology but which also later helped to limit the specialty. Chiropractic radiology has maintained its independence and autonomy, but also remains on the fringe of mainstream health care.

Kenneth J. Young

A Tale of Specialization in 2 Professions: Comparing the Development of Radiology in Chiropractic and Medicine

两个专业中的专业化故事：比较脊骨神经医学和医学中放射学的发展

The purpose of this article is to provide a historical summary of the National Chiropractic Antitrust Committee (NCAC), a nonprofit organization that provided needed support for the Wilk et al v American Medical Association et al lawsuit, considered to be one of the most important legal cases in the history of the chiropractic profession.We reviewed journal articles, court documents, texts, interviews, and primary historical documents and created a chronology of events that was then synthesized into a factual account of the NCAC.The primary function of the NCAC was to raise money to support legal steps necessary against actions of the nature of boycott, restraint of trade, or any acts deemed unlawful against the chiropractic profession. The NCAC eventually supported the Wilk et al v American Medical Association et al lawsuit, which ran from 1976 to 1990, consumed tremendous financial resources, and required significant efforts to raise funds from the chiropractic profession. The NCAC was also responsible for managing the distribution of reparations. Formed in 1975 and terminated after the trials, the NCAC played a vital role in supporting the trials and the post-trial distribution of funds for research.The NCAC was successful in its mission to raise funds to support the 2 trials of the Wilk et al v AMA et al lawsuit, multiple appeals, and post-trial distribution of funds donated by the plaintiffs to support charity work for children and chiropractic research. Without the dedication of the NCAC staff and goodwill of the NCAC officers, it is likely that none of these benefits to the chiropractic profession would have been realized.

Bart N. Green

Fighting Injustice: A Historical Review of the National Chiropractic Antitrust Committee

抗争不公：国家脊椎按摩疗法反垄断委员会的历史回顾

The purpose of this paper is to describe how health care providers can improve their practice environments to be more welcoming for patients on the spectrum of gender and sexual identity.

Suzanne D. Lady

Kara D. Burnham

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Patients: How to Navigate Terminology in Patient Care

患者中的性取向与性别认同：如何在患者护理中运用术语

The purpose of this commentary is to discuss the philosophical and hypothetical underpinnings of chiropractic and consider whether there is a need for chiropractic to have a questioning philosophy and theory-driven process to guide future scientific endeavors in the profession.The earliest beliefs of the chiropractic founders centered on chiropractic vertebral subluxation but differed on whether this was a static, bone-out-of-place misalignment or a lesion whereby joints had lost their normal direction or range of motion. More recently, new hypotheses such as dyskinesia, inflammation, and neuroplasticity attempt to explain the purported clinical effects of chiropractic. Yet practitioners and students advocate for both traditional viewpoints that typically tout misalignment and embrace a science of chiropractic. I propose that chiropractors should not have to choose between philosophy and science. Instead, they should advocate for adoption of a modern questioning philosophy that not only informs their clinical questions and drives their theories, but also that is in turn influenced by outcomes from their research. Such a questioning philosophy is in stark contrast with the dogma that some have mislabeled as "philosophy" in the profession. I recommend that a review of chiropractic hypotheses and a theory-driven research process is needed to help guide the profession's research agenda given its wide range of clinical activities and limited resources. As the chiropractic profession increasingly embraces evidence-informed practice, enhanced integration within the wider health care community may then result in further gains in utilization.Theory-driven research that results from and subsequently informs a questioning philosophy may expose truths related to practice behaviors, activities, and outcomes, and spur more complete integration of chiropractic within the wider health care community.

Robert A. Leach

Doing the Same Thing and Expecting a Different Outcome: It Is Time for a Questioning Philosophy and Theory-Driven Chiropractic Research

做同样的事情却期待不同的结果：是时候质疑哲学和理论驱动的脊椎按摩疗法研究了

Varun Kalia

Priyanka Rajput

Research Trends in Dry Needling for Neck Pain Treatment: A Bibliometric Analysis

干针治疗颈痛的研究趋势：文献计量分析

Natalia Tukhareli

Library as a Therapeutic Landscape Promoting Health and Well-Being to Chiropractic Students: A Descriptive Report

图书馆作为促进脊椎治疗学生健康和福祉的治疗景观：描述性报告

The aim of this study was to examine the variables influencing patients' preferences in choosing their chiropractor in Klang Valley, Malaysia.

Sheng Hui Kioh

Katarzyna Paczek

A Survey on Variables Influencing a Patient's Preferences in Choosing Their Chiropractor in Klang Valley, Malaysia

马来西亚巴生谷患者选择脊医时影响其偏好的因素调查

This study aimed to investigate the onset and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in undergraduate students from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Johannesburg during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dirkie Maria Landman

Muhammed Yaseen Tagari

Onset and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Undergraduate Health Science Students at the University of Johannesburg During the COVID-19 Regulations

COVID-19疫情期间约翰内斯堡大学健康科学本科生肌肉骨骼疾病的发病率和流行率

The purpose of this study was to investigate the emigration intentions of South African senior chiropractic students upon graduation, emphasizing motivations and considerations guiding migration decisions. A cross-sectional, quantitative, and exploratory approach was employed, utilizing an anonymous and adapted online survey administered to chiropractic students at 2 South African institutions (n = 177) between March 15 and May 19, 2021. Data were analyzed using frequencies, descriptions, and cross-tabulations to identify trends and interrelationships related to students' intentions to emigrate postqualification. Findings indicate that 75.5% of South African chiropractic senior students intend to emigrate. Motivations for emigration include improved quality of life and seeking of opportunities. Economic instability in South Africa (SA) (82.7%) and concern for the National Health Insurance implementation (57.7%) serve as a significant push factor, whereas economic stability abroad (85.7%) emerged as a key pull factor. Preferred emigration destinations are primarily developed countries with established chiropractic communities. High emigration intentions among students were driven by diverse push factors in SA, including economic decline, socio-political climates, and safety concerns, contrasting with pull factors abroad, such as better opportunities, living conditions, and economic stability. Concerns regarding healthcare reforms, particularly the National Health Insurance, are also highlighted. Destinations in order of preference such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia offer valuable insights for policy interventions. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective retention strategies and addressing socio-economic challenges.

Fatima Ismail

Courtney Coetzee

South African Chiropractic Students’ Intentions, Motivations, and Considerations for Emigration: A Cross-Sectional Study

南非脊椎指压学生移民意向、动机及考虑因素的横断面研究

ISSN	1556-3499
h-index	14

涉及主题	医学病理替代医学脊椎按摩疗法哲学政治学计算机科学法学家庭医学经济生物心理学艺术
出版信息	出版商: Elsevier Inc.，出版周期: ，期刊类型: journal，开源期刊: 否
基本数据	创刊年份: 2004，原创研究文献占比: 0.00%，自引率:N.A.， Gold OA占比: 0.00%

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