CJA Vol.18 Issue 3A Priceless Legacy—Lost, Strayed or Forfeited? Prognostic Factors in Bronchial Asthma in
Chiropractic Practice Reiter's Syndrome—One Side of the Triad: A
Case Study Short Let—A Review and Survey Sacro-occipital Technique: An Investigation into the
Relationship between Arm Fossa Test and Certain Examination
Findings Australasian Council on Chiropractic
Education—A Brief History A Survey of Registered Chiropractors Practising in
South Australia in 1986 Fish Vertebrae: A Report of a Case ABSTRACTS Prognostic Factors in Bronchial Asthma in Chiropractic Practice NIELS NILSSON and BRUNO CHRISTIANSEN A retrospective case record based study of asthmatic sufferers attending a chiropractor was carried out to determine the characteristics which correlate with a beneficial outcome following treatment of asthmatic sufferers by a chiropractor. There was evidence that some asthmatic sufferers obtain perceived (subjective) benefit following spinal adjustments (manipulations). Those most likely to report a benefit had less severe asthma, young ages of asthmatic onset and had an average of 5 treatment over an average period of 1 month. This study provides some evidence that the age of onset and severity of asthma may be significant prognostic factors for at least a subjective benefit by asthmatic sufferers who choose spinal adjustments as treatment for their asthma. INDEX TERMS: ASTHMA; CHIROPRACTIC. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):85-7 Reiter's Syndrome-One Side of the Triad: A Case Study ALEX W. STICK A case of Reiter's syndrome was recently encountered which provided a useful lesson in performing a careful history, clinical examination and appropriate radiographic evaluations. Classically, Reiter's syndrome is defined as a combination of three characteristic findings—the so called `triad' urethritis, conjunctivitis and arthritis. In the case encountered, only the arthritis component was present, specifically sacroiliatis. With the high incidence of low back pain in young and middle-aged males in chiropractic practice, consideration of Reiter's syndrome should be given a relatively high priority in the list of differential diagnostic possibilities. INDEX TERMS: REITER'S SYNDROME; ARTHRITIS. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):88-90 BRUCE A. ROCK This paper reviews the literature on absolute leg length inequality, surveys its prevalence in patients presenting with low back pain (LBP), and describes a radiographic measurement technique. It also addresses semantic difficulties, the causes, prevalence, significance, treatment and measurement techniques associated with absolute leg length inequality. An erect posture radiographic antero-posterior (A-P) technique for the detection of leg length inequality was assessed for accuracy and found to be reliable with a mean error of 0.63 + 0.48 mm. A survey of 156 patients who presented with low back pain found 38.5% had a 5-9 mm leg length inequality, and 10.9% had a greater than 9 mm leg length inequality. INDEX TERMS: LEG LENGTH INEQUALITY; ABSOLUTE LEG LENGTH; SHORT LEG SYNDROME. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):91-6 CHARLOTTE LEBOEUF, DELIA J. JENKINS and ROBERT A. SMYTH The arm-fossa test is a commonly-used diagnostic test employed by those who practise the Sacro-occipital technique (SOT). It is believed to be indicative of a weight-bearing sacro-iliac joint subluxation, thought to be caused by pelvic trauma. Subjects which had been identified as arm-fossa positive were investigated by a blinded second examiner for any possible relationship between certain pain findings, side of the fixated sacroiliac joint as determined by motion palpation, and side and level of the positive arm-fossa test. No significant relationship was found between these variations, except for a positive correlation between a right painful iliolumbar ligament and an ipsilateral positive arm-fossa test. INDEX TERMS: SACRO-OCCIPITAL TECHNIQUE; SACROILIAC JOINT; DIAGNOSIS; MOTION PALPATION; CHIROPRACTIC. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):97-9 Australasian Council on Chiropractic Education-A Brief History JOHN S. DRINKWATER The Australasian Council on Chiropractic Education (ACCE) was established in 1976 to set standards of chiropractic education appropriate to an Australian setting, yet consistent with standards established by the Council on Chiropractic Education in the United States of America, which were accepted as the international norm. ACCE has established accreditation reciprocity with two Councils on Chiropractic Education in North America and has accredited one chiropractic undergraduate programme and two postgraduate fellowship programs in Australia. This paper outlines the history and major achievements of Council. INDEX TERMS: CHIROPRACTIC; EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS; ACCREDITATION; HISTORY. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):100-4 A Survey of Registered Chiropractors Practising in South Australia in 1986 CHARLOTTE LEBOEUF Chiropractors practising in South Australia were surveyed by the Chiropractors Board of South Australia. Information from this survey was combined with demographic data already available from the Board with the purpose of identifying certain professional and demographic characteristics among the respondents. The majority of South Australian chiropractors were locally trained or “grandfathers.” The majority were self-employed in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area, utilising one practice location. Multiple practices were more common in rural districts. Most chiropractors attended continuing education seminars and performed a minimum of five diagnostic procedures. More recently trained chiropractors appeared most thorough in their diagnostic approach. Practitioners reported using an average of 4.7 techniques, most commonly diversified, and on average more than two adjunctive therapies are employed, nutritional counselling being the most common. Recommendations are made to motivate practitioners to be thorough in their examination procedures. INDEX TERMS: CHIROPRACTORS; PROFESSIONAL PROFILE; TECHNIQUE; DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES; ADJUNCTIVE THERAPIES. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):105-10 Fish Vertebrae: A Report of a Case LINDSAY J. ROWE Osteoporosis is a not uncommon problem seen in chiropractic offices. A case is presented showing advanced loss of bone density and increased concavity of the vertebral end plates, frequently identified as fish vertebra. Clinical, pathological and radiological features are discussed. INDEX TERMS: OSTEOPOROSIS; RADIOLOGY; “FISH VERTEBRA. J Aust Chiropr Assoc 1988 Sep;18(3):111-112 |
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