Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 1995
Comparative StudyLow back pain outcome measurement assessment in chiropractic teaching clinics: responsiveness and applicability of two functional disability questionnaires.
The major aims were to evaluate responsiveness and clinical/research applicability of the Revised Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (ODQ) and the Dallas Pain Questionnaire (DPQ). Construct and content validity were assessed. Patient characteristics and outcomes were also documented. ⋯ The ODQ and the activities of daily living and work/leisure scales from the DPQ appear appropriate for monitoring LBP patients returning for care to chiropractic teaching clinics. The social and anxiety/depression dimensions of the DPQ do not appear to be responsive in this population. The latter scale may be unsuitable on the grounds of misinterpretations.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 1995
Case ReportsChiropractic manipulation of anteriorly displaced temporomandibular disc with adhesion.
This AB, single-subject case study was conducted to investigate the capability of chiropractic manipulation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in treating unilateral anterior displacement of the articular disc with adhesion to the articular eminence. A specific joint manipulation was designed to reduce the anteriorly displaced and adhered TMJ disc. ⋯ The findings of this study show this specific manipulation of the TMJ may be appropriate for the conservative treatment of adhered anteriorly dislocated disc.