Papers by Christopher Kent
Basic science and clinical models of the vertebral subluxation are reviewed. Neurobiological mech... more Basic science and clinical models of the vertebral subluxation are reviewed. Neurobiological mechanisms associated with these models are described. Models reviewed include the subluxation complex model, subluxation degeneration, nerve compression, dysafferentation, the neurodystrophic model and segmental facilitation. Clinical models, including the segmental, postural, and tonal approaches are discussed.
Objective:To briefly review the history and research rega rding chiropractic, emotional and psych... more Objective:To briefly review the history and research rega rding chiropractic, emotional and psychological health. Discussion:The scope of chiropractic is as broad as the scope of influence of the nervous system. Although many chiropractors and those they serve tend to focus on disorders associated with the physical body, it is obvious that abnormal nervous system function may also affect emotional and psychological health. Conclusion:Research addressing mental health issues and chiropractic care have been published, ranging from single case reports to randomiz ed clinical trials. It is recommended that further research be done to explore the relationship between reduction of vertebral subluxation and mental and emotional health
The United Kingdom∂s regulatory body for the chiropractic profession recently issued a document o... more The United Kingdom∂s regulatory body for the chiropractic profession recently issued a document on claims made for the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC), which states that the VSC is an historical concept not supported by any clinical research evidence that would allow claims to be made that it is the cause of disease or health concerns. The document goes on to provide ≥must¥ statements regarding beliefs, values, evidence based practice and advertising. The GCC has resorted to a ≥straw man¥ fallacy i n their Guidance
Explore (New York, N.Y.), Jan 16, 2015
Although the western world is the most technologically advanced civilization to date, it is also ... more Although the western world is the most technologically advanced civilization to date, it is also the most addicted, obese, medicated, and in-debt adult population in history. Experts had predicted that the 21st century would be a time of better health and prosperity. Although wealth has increased, our quest to quell health problems using a pathogenic approach without understanding the interconnectedness of everyone and everything has damaged personal and planetary health. While current efforts help identify and eliminate causes of problems, they do not facilitate the creation of health and well-being as would be done with a salutogenic approach. Sociologist Aaron Antonovsky coined the term salutogenesis in 1979. It is derived from salus, which is Latin for health, and genesis, meaning to give birth. Salutogenesis, the study of the origins and creation of health, provides a method to identify an interconnected way to enhance well-being. Salutogenesis provides a framework for a method...
Archives in Neurology & Neuroscience, 2019
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Analysis of the beat-to-beat intervals of the heart may be used to evaluate the balance between t... more Analysis of the beat-to-beat intervals of the heart may be used to evaluate the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. Variability in heart rate reflects the vagal and sympathetic function of the autonomic nervous system, and has been used as a monitoring tool in clinical conditions characterized by altered autonomic nervous system activity. Spectral analysis of beat-tobeat variability is a simple, non-invasive technique to evaluate autonomic dysfunction. Vertebral subluxations are changes in the position or motion of a vertebra which result in the interference with nerve function. Vertebral subluxations may result in altered autonomic nervous system activity. Heart rate variability is a reliable and valid tool that may be used to assess the changes in autonomic activity associated with the reduction and correction of vertebral subluxations. A search of the relevant literature addressing heart rate variability and the reduction...
Musculoskeletal conditions are the predominant reason persons seek chiropractic care. The top fiv... more Musculoskeletal conditions are the predominant reason persons seek chiropractic care. The top five reported reasons for attending chiropractic care are low back pain/back pain, neck pain, extremity problems, wellness/maintenance and hip pain. The top five reasons for pediatric cases to attend chiropractic care are musculoskeletal conditions, excessive crying, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal conditions, and ear, nose, and throat conditions [1]. Although many chiropractors and those they serve tend to focus on disorders associated with the physical body, abnormal nervous system function may also affect emotional and psychological health. The author completed a brief historical overview of chiropractic and mental health [2]. This work represents expansion of that paper, and inclusion of putative neurobiological mechanisms. Name of The Journal... Journal of N urology, Psychiatry and Brain Research
Doctors of chiropractic are responsible for determining the safety and appropriateness of chiropr... more Doctors of chiropractic are responsible for determining the safety and appropriateness of chiropractic care. 1 This responsibility includes the detection and characterization of vertebral subluxations, congenital and developmental anomalies which may affect the selection of chiropractic techniques, and conditions which may contraindicate certain chiropractic adjusting methods. Radiography represents a useful tool to assist the chiropractor in making such determinations. Furthermore, radiography may disclose conditions requiring referral to another type of health care provider.
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2002
Complementary Health Practice Review, 2009
This article traces the historical and philosophical roots of the provaccination and anti-vaccina... more This article traces the historical and philosophical roots of the provaccination and anti-vaccination movements through to the present day, with a focus on the role of chiropractic within those movements. Political, legal, and scientific issues are considered. Attempts to portray the anti-vaccination chiropractors as unscientific extremists, by both orthodox medicine and from within the chiropractic community itself, clouds the informed
Although the western world is the most technologically advanced civilization to date, it is also ... more Although the western world is the most technologically advanced civilization to date, it is also the most addicted, obese, medicated, and in-debt adult population in history. Experts had predicted that the 21st century would be a time of better health and prosperity. Although wealth has increased, our quest to quell health problems using a pathogenic approach without understanding the intercon- nectedness of everyone and everything has damaged per- sonal and planetary health. While current efforts help identify and eliminate causes of problems, they do not facilitate the creation of health and well-being as would be done with a salutogenic approach. Sociologist Aaron Anto- novsky coined the term salutogenesis in 1979. It is derived
INTRODUCTION
The Sony Walkman was introduced in the late 1970’s as an inexpensive and innovative way to enjoy portable music. Since it was a better way to access and listen to music, it promptly became popular. When the makers of the Walkman did not keep up with digital music access and listening (as is possible with the iPod and iTunes), it was replaced. Video rental stores were very popular until stand-alone kiosks were introduced with improved efficiency, access, and price. Now those kiosks are being replaced by online accessible movies. Each change was popularly adopted because the innovation spurring it resulted in an improved end user (human) experience.
While these innovations improved experience, it must be understood that change and improvement are not synon- ymous. When change creates better outcomes, it almost always requires creative innovation. True innovation is not simply developing a new method to do the same thing, it should be a way to improve or surpass an existing or previous level of achievement. Kiosk movie rentals and online
1Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, 3207 Carol Belk Building, Greenville, NC
2Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
3 Board of Trustee Sherman College of Chiropractic, President of Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation
♯ Corresponding author. e-mail: [email protected]
222 Published by Elsevier Inc. ISSN 1550-8307/$36.00
from salus, which is Latin for health, and genesis, meaning to give birth. Salutogenesis, the study of the origins and creation of health, provides a method to identify an interconnected way to enhance well-being. Salutogenesis provides a framework for a method of practice to improve health promotion efforts. This article illustrates how quality management methods can be used to guide health promo- tion efforts focused on improving health beyond the absence of disease.
Key words: Quality, salutogenesis, health, systems
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Papers by Christopher Kent
INTRODUCTION
The Sony Walkman was introduced in the late 1970’s as an inexpensive and innovative way to enjoy portable music. Since it was a better way to access and listen to music, it promptly became popular. When the makers of the Walkman did not keep up with digital music access and listening (as is possible with the iPod and iTunes), it was replaced. Video rental stores were very popular until stand-alone kiosks were introduced with improved efficiency, access, and price. Now those kiosks are being replaced by online accessible movies. Each change was popularly adopted because the innovation spurring it resulted in an improved end user (human) experience.
While these innovations improved experience, it must be understood that change and improvement are not synon- ymous. When change creates better outcomes, it almost always requires creative innovation. True innovation is not simply developing a new method to do the same thing, it should be a way to improve or surpass an existing or previous level of achievement. Kiosk movie rentals and online
1Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, 3207 Carol Belk Building, Greenville, NC
2Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
3 Board of Trustee Sherman College of Chiropractic, President of Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation
♯ Corresponding author. e-mail: [email protected]
222 Published by Elsevier Inc. ISSN 1550-8307/$36.00
from salus, which is Latin for health, and genesis, meaning to give birth. Salutogenesis, the study of the origins and creation of health, provides a method to identify an interconnected way to enhance well-being. Salutogenesis provides a framework for a method of practice to improve health promotion efforts. This article illustrates how quality management methods can be used to guide health promo- tion efforts focused on improving health beyond the absence of disease.
Key words: Quality, salutogenesis, health, systems
INTRODUCTION
The Sony Walkman was introduced in the late 1970’s as an inexpensive and innovative way to enjoy portable music. Since it was a better way to access and listen to music, it promptly became popular. When the makers of the Walkman did not keep up with digital music access and listening (as is possible with the iPod and iTunes), it was replaced. Video rental stores were very popular until stand-alone kiosks were introduced with improved efficiency, access, and price. Now those kiosks are being replaced by online accessible movies. Each change was popularly adopted because the innovation spurring it resulted in an improved end user (human) experience.
While these innovations improved experience, it must be understood that change and improvement are not synon- ymous. When change creates better outcomes, it almost always requires creative innovation. True innovation is not simply developing a new method to do the same thing, it should be a way to improve or surpass an existing or previous level of achievement. Kiosk movie rentals and online
1Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, 3207 Carol Belk Building, Greenville, NC
2Department of Health Education & Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
3 Board of Trustee Sherman College of Chiropractic, President of Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation
♯ Corresponding author. e-mail: [email protected]
222 Published by Elsevier Inc. ISSN 1550-8307/$36.00
from salus, which is Latin for health, and genesis, meaning to give birth. Salutogenesis, the study of the origins and creation of health, provides a method to identify an interconnected way to enhance well-being. Salutogenesis provides a framework for a method of practice to improve health promotion efforts. This article illustrates how quality management methods can be used to guide health promo- tion efforts focused on improving health beyond the absence of disease.
Key words: Quality, salutogenesis, health, systems