1 The Physiologic Basis of Manipulation Scott T. Stoll, D.O., Ph.D. and David Russo, D.O., M.P.H., M.S.
The Mechanical Model
The Psychophysiologic Model
Manipulation and the Practice of Rehabilitation Medicine
References
2 The Efficacy of Manipulative Treatment James W. Atchison, D.O.
Types of Treatment
Other Body Regions
Risks
Future Considerations
References
3 Chiropractic Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Neuromusculoskeletal
Diseases Ralph E. Gay, M.D., D.C. and Craig F. Nelson, D.C.
Origins of Chiropractic
Chiropractic Philosophy
Practice of Chiropractic
Chiropractic and Managed Care
Education and Licensure
Chiropractic and Medicine
The Chiropractic Workforce
Side Effects, Risks, and Complications of Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Contraindications to Spinal Manipulative Therapy
Clinical Efficancy of Chiropractic Treatment
Choosing a Chiropractor
Conclusion
References
4 Massage as a Form of Complementary and Alternative Healing Modality for Physical
Manipulation Jackson C. Tan, M.D., P.T., Ph.D.
Techniques
Physiologic Effects
Clinical Indications
General Precautions and Contraindications
Adverse Effects
Problems of Massage Studies
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
5 Tai Chi Chuan Steven L. Wolf, Ph.D., PT, FAPTA, Michael J. O’Grady, M.D., and Tingsen Xu, Ph.D.
A Brief History
Balance and Harmony
Tai Chi Chuan and the Western Perspective
The Practice of Tai Chi Chuan
The Ten Basic Principles of Tai Chi Chuan
What Might Tai Chi Chuan Really Be Doing: A Therapeutic Perspective
Therapeutic Aspects of Tai Chi Chuan: Literature Review
Conclusions
Future Considerations
References
6 Yoga in Medicine Loren Fishman, M.D.
Hatha Yoga
Blood Pressure Reduction
Fighting the Effects of Gravity
Standing Poses
The Lotus Position
Conclusion
References
7 The Alexander Technique Glenna Batson, P.T., M.A.
What Is the AT?
Its Place in Alternative Medicine
Origin
“Use,” Not Posture
Evolving a Method of Education
A Typical Lesson
Who Benefits?
Pain Management
Back, Neck, and Hip Dysfunction
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Neurologic Dysfunction
Application to Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDS)
Further Resources
References
8 Prayer, Meditation, and Spirituality in Rehabilitation Ann C. Cotter, M.D., Valerie Spangenberg, Ph.D., Gregory Mulford, M.D., and Julie Wilcox, M.S.
Definitions
Studies Regarding the Practice of Prayer and Meditation in the Clinical
Setting
Studies Examining the Efficacy of Prayer
Meditation
Physiological Responses Associated with Prayer and Meditation
Sprituality in Clinical Practice
Integration of Spiritual Practices in the Rehabilitation Setting
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
9 Biofeedback as an Adjunct in Rehabilitation Medicine Nomita Sonty, Ph.D.
Historical Trends in the Development of Biofeedback
Goals of Biofeedback Training
General Guidelines for Biofeedback Training
Arousal and Biofeedback Modalities
Conclusion
References
10 Clinical Hypnosis Philip R. Appel, Ph.D., FASCH
Common Myths
Looking for a Definition
The Domain of Hypothesis
Some Basic Assumptions
Research
Assessing Hypnotizability
The Use of Hypnosis in Health Care
The Use of Hypnosis in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
On Deciding Whether to Use Hypnosis
Conclusion
Resources
References
11 Acupuncture: From Qi to Biomedical Science Gary Kaplan, D.O., DABFP, DABPM
The Qi Paradigm
Acupuncture Treatment
Western Biosciences and Acupuncture
Conclusion
References
12 Nutritional Therapy in Rehabilitation Ronald L Hoffman, M.D., C.N.S.
Adult Malnutrition
Congenital Disabilities
Macronutrient Balance
Antioxidants and the Free Radical Theory of Degenerative Disease
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Food Intolerance
Case Studies
References
13 Research Program of the NIH Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in
Stroke and Neurologic Disorders: 1995–2000 Samuel C. Shiflett, Ph.D.
Mind–Body Research Program
Supplements and Botanicals Research Program
Bioenergy Research Program
Acupuncture Research Program
Survey Research
Publications Generated with Support from NIH Grant U24-HD32994
Journal Articles
Published Abstracts
Book Chapters
14 Reading the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Literature Mark A. Thomas, M.D.
Why Read the CAM Literature?
Where Is Information about CAM Found?
The Challenge of Reading CAM Literature
The Right Tools for the Job
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Sources of CAM Information
References
Additional Reading
15 Paying for Complementary and Alternative Medicine James Dillard, M.D., D.C.
History
CAM Reimbursement for the Rehabilitation Physician
References
16 Low Back Pain: An Integrative Treatment Approach Gary Kaplan, D.O., DABFP, DABPM and Robert Umlauf, Ph.D., ABPP, FACAPP
