Publications by authors named "Morgan Cark"

Article Synopsis
  • A clinical practice guideline (CPG) was developed to establish best practices for chiropractic management of chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, based on evidence from expert consensus.
  • A diverse panel of 62 experts utilized a formal Delphi consensus process to evaluate and agree on recommendations for managing five prevalent chronic MSK pain conditions: low-back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia.
  • The CPG emphasizes nonpharmacological treatments, promotes collaboration among providers, and aims to enhance patient outcomes through consistent and informed chiropractic care.
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Background: This systematic review evaluates the use of manual therapy for clinical conditions in the pediatric population, assesses the methodological quality of the studies found, and synthesizes findings based on health condition. We also assessed the reporting of adverse events within the included studies and compared our conclusions to those of the UK Update report.

Methods: Six databases were searched using the following inclusion criteria: children under the age of 18 years old; treatment using manual therapy; any type of healthcare profession; published between 2001 and March 31, 2018; and English.

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