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}
}
  • S. Homola
  • Published 1 April 2006
  • Medicine
  • Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
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… 
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