Chiropractic Science

Dr. Cynthia Long and I discuss the importance of statistics in chiropractic science. We talk about the role of statistics in research, when to involve a biostatistician into the research process, and the top statistical terms (such as power, effect size, significance, confidence intervals and many more). Dr. Long is Professor and Director of Research […]

Dr. Field and I discuss the clinical significance of patient reported outcomes and Care Response. Care Response is a free and pragmatic system to help practices gather and report clinical outcome and patient satisfaction information with minimal work from practice staff.  Dr. Field is a clinical and NHS services lead at the Back2Health partnership providing […]

Dr. Martin Descarreaux and I discuss his research regarding learning to perform chiropractic adjustments, neuromuscular responses following spinal manipulation and several other studies.  Dr. Descarreaux graduated from the UQTR’s first cohort of the chiropractic program in 1998, and completed a PhD in kinesiology at the Université Laval 6 years later. He is now a full […]

Dr. Michele Maiers and I discuss the patient perspective in chiropractic clinical trials, integrative care and  leveraging research to inform health care policy.

Dr. Alan Breen and I discuss spine dynamics and spine control along with quantitative fluoroscopy in chiropractic research and practice.

Dr. Mitch Haas and I discuss the dose-response relationship between chiropractic and health outcomes as well as chiropractors in public health. Dr. Haas has been an integral member of the research division at the University of Western States (UWS) since joining the faculty in 1987. He is now the associate vice president of research at […]

James DeVocht, DC, PhD and I discuss research regarding the effect of chiropractic care on special operations forces reaction and response times, the biomechanical aspects of chiropractic care on patients, the cervical flexion-relaxation phenomenon and chiropractic treatment of temporomandibular disorders. Dr. James DeVocht is an associate professor in the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research a...

In this podcast episode, André Bussières DC, PhD and I discuss topics such as: research utilization and knowledge translation in chiropractic (the Know-Do gap) as well as professional behaviour change, and the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative. Dr. André Bussières is an Assistant Professor at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and an Associate Member, Department […]

William Weeks MD, PhD, MBA and I discuss topics such as: how doctors of chiropractic supply health care services, how patients use such services, and how best to integrate chiropractic with other health care providers; health care delivery science; value in spine care and; opioid overuse in back pain. Dr. Weeks is Professor of Psychiatry […]

Dr. Hartvigsen and I discuss some important issues facing the profession including: 1) What is Evidence Based Practice?; 2) How do we build chiropractic’s academic capacity (and what are the barriers)?; 3) The Chiropractic Profession in the Mainstream; 4) How can we get the research out to chiropractors and the public?; 5) Musculoskeletal health in […]

Dr. Kent Stuber discusses his research interests, his role as editor of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and how chiropractors can get involved in research. Kent Stuber has been in practice in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for nearly 14 years. He did his chiropractic training at CMCC. He completed a Master of Science degree […]

In this episode Dr. Hestbæk discusses her research involving the life course of back pain and her focus on pediatric chiropractic.

In this episode Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES discusses chiropractic maintenance vs. wellness care, various chiropractic guidelines on low back pain, health promotion and pediatric care as well as her two new books. Dr. Cheryl Hawk is an author of over 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. She has designed and taught courses on wellness and […]

Dr. Greg Kawchuk discusses his research regarding strategies and technologies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of spinal disorders and back pain.

In this episode, it is my great privilege to interview Scott Haldeman, DC, PhD, MD.  Dr. Haldeman is a pioneer of chiropractic science and a world leader in spine research. Dr. Haldeman holds the positions of Adjunct Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, and Clinical Professor, Department of […]

Learn about Dr. Michael Schneider’s chiropractic research on this episode of Chiropractic Science.  Dr. Schneider is a 1982 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and obtained a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008. Dr. Schneider has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on various musculoskeletal topics, and has received over $3 […]

Dr. Christine Goertz discusses the largest chiropractic study ever, effectiveness and cost studies and why there is so much heterogeneity in research.

Dr. Heidi Haavik explains what happens in your brain when a chiropractor adjusts your spine. Learn how chiropractic can improve your well-being.

Listen to Dr. Dean Smith interview Dr. Passmore regarding the science relating chiropractic to human performance.

Dr. John Srbely discusses the latest research in chiropractic and myofascial pain research, trigger points and central sensitization.

Dr. Bernadette Murphy discusses the latest research in chiropractic neurophysiology and how chiropractic adjustments work.

Dr. Katie Pohlman discusses her career in chiropractic pediatrics and research.

Dr. Gregory D. Cramer discusses his career in chiropractic research and teaching.