What is Osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Introduction Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mineral density and compromised microarchitectural integrity leading to structural failure of the skeleton even at low loads. The…
Epidemiology, Risk, and Risk Factors
Epidemiology, Risk, and Risk Factors Introduction Osteoporosis is defined in terms of bone quality, bone mass, bone architecture, and fracture risk. The epidemiology of osteoporosis therefore relates to all these…
Osteoporosis in Clinical Care
Osteoporosis in Clinical Care Introduction Osteoporosis is common and the burden of the resultant low-trauma fractures great and increasing. Action must be taken at all stages of life to effectively…
How to Assess and Monitor Osteoporosis and Risk of Fracture
How to Assess and Monitor Osteoporosis and Risk of Fracture Introduction The aim in clinical practice is to identify those who are at high risk of fracture who will benefit…
High/Low Factors, Levers and Wedges
High/Low Factors, Levers and Wedges Roderic P. Rochester Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should learn how to: Explain how high factors are used with the Orthospinology procedure…
Managing Difficult Cases and Patient Instructions
Managing Difficult Cases and Patient Instructions Kirk Eriksen Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to better understand and manage the following cases in their practice:…
Pediatric Spinal Care
Pediatric Spinal Care Kirk Eriksen Julie Mayer Hunt Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to better understand and manage the following aspects of the pediatric…
Review of Studies on the Validity of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Review of Studies on the Validity of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Kirk Eriksen Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should develop a better understanding of the literature related…
Post–Adjustment X-Ray Evaluation
Post–Adjustment X-Ray Evaluation Roderic P. Rochester Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should learn how to: Evaluate post–X-rays for quality control. Refine the Adjustment based on post–X-ray reasoning….
Instrument Adjusting
Instrument Adjusting Kirk Eriksen Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to: Develop an understanding of the development and function of different types of upper cervical…
