Can Chiropractors and Evidence-Based Manual Therapists Work Together? An Opinion From a Veteran Chiropractor
@article{Homola2006CanCA,
title={Can Chiropractors and Evidence-Based Manual Therapists Work Together? An Opinion From a Veteran Chiropractor},
author={S. Homola},
journal={Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy},
year={2006},
volume={14},
pages={14E - 18E}
}Abstract Use of manual therapy in the form of manipulation and massage is evident in the earliest recordings of history. Today, manual therapy is an evidence-based practice that can be used with predictable results in the treatment of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal problems. However, for some manual therapists, treatment is still based on a belief system that incorporates vitalism, energy healing, and other metaphysical concepts. Cooperation of practitioners in researching the effects of… CONTINUE READING
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