Journal Mission Statement / Purpose
The Journal of the North American Rehab Specialist is published by the Council on Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics and Rehabilitation.
The purposes of The Journal are to:
- Provide information and resources that will assist doctors of all types and therapist to better care for their patients.
- Provide a venue for the publication and dissemination of rehab related educational articles and case studies.
From The Editor
Dear Readers,
In this issue of the Journal of the North American Rehab Specialist we have three articles on various aspects of rehabilitation.
If anyone is interested in submitting and article or case study related to the areas of rehabilitation or sports medicine then please e-mail me at doc@4your-wellness.com with “Journal article” in the subject box.
The Rehab Council invites all of you to attend the next Annual Rehab Symposium being help in Las Vegas the last weekend of March 2012.
View the Rehab Symposium Brochure
We have an outstanding group of lectures for you. See the Symposium brochure for details.
Best Wishes,
Alf Garbutt, DC, DACRB
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Articles
Evaluation of Gait and Station – Assessing and Treating Asymmetry
George K. Petruska DC, DACRBOften many health care providers perform orthopedic and neurological testing without functional assessment. In depth assessment of acute and chronic conditions is paramount to forming an accurate diagnosis. Complete assessment is equally important in designing an effective treatment plan. Accurate assessment and an effective treatment plan enhance the chances of a favorable outcome.
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Evaluation and Management of Breathing Pattern Dysfunction in Spine Rehabilitation
Anthony C. Distano, M.S., D.C., C.S.C.S.Breathing is the process that moves air in and out of the lungs for the purpose of delivering oxygen to tissues in exchange for carbon dioxide. The centers for the motor engram of breathing are located in parts of the brain stem, the medulla oblongata and the pons and are under the control of the autonomic nervous system. More specifically, these centers are referred to as the pneumotaxic center, the apneaustic center, and the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups. Breathing, although essential for living, can be detrimental to the spine if the motor engram for breathing is dysfunctional. Alterations in the motor engram for breathing may occur as a result of pain, poor posture, poor nutrition, stress, or anxiety. In the presence of breathing pattern dysfunction in patients with spine pain, rehabilitation of the spine, upper or lower quadrants alone may be unsuccessful or short lived unless the breathing pattern is also normalized.
More...The Development of a Valid Role Delineation Study for the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board
David D. Juehring DC, DACRBA role delineation process was used to develop content, validate knowledge, and skills statements needed for competencies used by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board for diplomat certification examinations.
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