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The SOT Research Update is a service offered by SOTO-USA to help doctors become aware of the latest sacro occipital technique (SOT) research related events, papers, and concepts affecting our practices. Please contact me directly at drcblum@aol.com if you are aware of others who might be interested in receiving this quarterly newsletter.

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In this issue we will review the 2011 research activities of your SOTO-USA research team. Please see how SOT has been represented extensively nationally and internationally in various chiropractic research conferences. SOT is on ChiroACCESS and a wonderful doctor and student sharing group called SOT Case Reports is up and running.

 

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ACC RAC Conferences


 Papers Presented at the 2011 Conference and Accepted for the 2012 Conference

ACC Logo The ACC RAC conference is one of the most prestigious chiropractic research conferences regularly attended by college presidents, research and technique chairs, and many other influential doctors and practitioners affecting the future of chiropractic and healthcare. Since SOTO-USA's inception in 1999 we have attended every conference and had a paper accepted at every ACC RAC conference possible..

This year we have 7 papers accepted for the 2012 ACC RAC Conference:
  1. Supine and prone SOT pelvic block placement: A comparative analysis of position by MRI.
    Blum CL, Warshel C, Khan S, Cassa T.

  2. The alterations of the dyspeptic signs and symptoms of patients with gastritis following chiropractic treatment: A small randomized controlled study.
    Butafava J, Dal Bello F, Blum CL.

  3. CMRT and acupuncture in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (oligomenorhea): A case report.
    Benner CD, Blum CL.

  4. Cervical traction, TMJ disorders, chiropractic and dental co-treatment: A case report.
    Gerardo RC, Blum CL.

  5. Case Management of a 2 1/2 Year Old Female with a Thirty-five Degree Scoliosis and Two Hemivertebra: A Case Report.
    Rosen MG, Blum CL.

  6. Sacro Occipital Technique: Occipital Fiber Technique on Canine.
    Thompson JE, Bockhold H, Blum CL.

  7. Vision induced chronic low back pain: A case report.
    Beck C, Blum CL.


For this year's ACC RAC 2011 Conference we had three papers accepted:

Mitchell GA, Blum CL. Sacro Occipital Technique Treatment of Hiatal (Hiatus) Hernia Presentation: A Case Report. J Chiro Ed. Spr 2011;25(1):114.

Rosen MG, Blum CL. Chiropractic care of pediatric nonmusculoskeletal conditions: A case series. J Chiro Ed. Spr 2011;25(1):116.

Borilli F, Dal Bello F. Research on the effects of the chiropractic treatment on individuals with malocclusion as an aid to the orthodontic treatment. J Chiro Ed. Spr 2011;25(1):108.


ACC Research Conference Abstracts - SOT Related (2002-2011) 


 

SOT on ChiroACCESS


 Chiropractic Technique Summary: Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)

ChiroACCESS ChiroACCESS is a resource for news and scientific information within the field of chiropractic readily searched and viewed by students and doctors nationally and internationally. ChiroACCESS is the location where a premiere search engine, MANTIS addresses all areas of alternative medical literature. It has also become the largest index of peer reviewed articles for several disciplines including; chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy, and manual medicine.

Sacro occipital technique (SOT) is now fully represented on one of the foremost chiropractic websites for information, research, and academic sharing. Visit a comprehensive description of SOT with a well-supported list of evidence based articles supporting its use within the chiropractic profession.

Chiropractic Technique Summary: Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) - click here 


 

The SOT Research Conference Proceedings


 Now fully indexed and searchable!

SOT Reesarch Conference All of the SOT Research Conferences have now been published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research and will be available shortly for searching through MANTIS (a major alternative healthcare search engine) and chiroindex.org (a major chiropractic search engine). All abstracts from the conferences will be published in the Quinquennial SOT Compendium of Peer Reviewed Research and full conference proceedings are offered free to every chiropractic college library nationally and internationally.

1st Annual Sacro Occipital Technique Research Conference Proceedings. Las Vegas, Nevada October 22, 2009. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ September 29, 2011 ~ Pages 104-132.

2nd Annual Sacro Occipital Technique Research Conference Proceedings. New Orleans, Louisiana 2010. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ October 17, 2011 ~ Pages 133-164.

3rd Annual Sacro Occipital Technique Research Conference Proceedings. Nashville, Tennessee May 19, 2011. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ November 10, 2011 ~ Pages 165-182.

Many thanks goes to the editor of the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Matthew McCoy DC, MPH. His continued support of chiropractic clinical research and of SOT is greatly appreciated.

Please don't miss out on submitting your paper to the 2012 SOT Research Conference May 3rd in Atlanta Georgia. If you have any questions or need any help please do not hesitate to contact the conference chair at drcblum@aol.com.

SOT Research Conferences in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research 


 

International Research & Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS)


 October 22-23, 2011, At Sherman College

IRAPS The IRAPS symposium is a wonderful event mixing chiropractic philosophy and research in a welcoming environment. We are honored to had 6 papers accepted at this 2011 conference helping to further build an evidence base of information for SOT.

  1. SOT Chiropractic Care of a Six-Year Old Boy Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Related Conditions.
    Rosen MG, Blum CL.

  2. Chiropractic care of a two year-old diagnosed with reflux and a hiatal hernia: A case report.
    Rosen MG, Blum CL.

  3. Cervicocranial and craniocervical syndromes: A case report.
    Getzoff H, Blum CL.

  4. Sacroiliac Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective Survey.
    Blum CL.

  5. Forward Head Posture (FHP) in Women and its Relationship to Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
    Blum CL.

  6. Case Management of a 2 1/2 Year Old Female with a Thirty-five Degree Scoliosis and Two Hemivertebra: A Case Report.
    Rosen MG, Blum CL.


IRAPS 


 

Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia (COCA)


 9th Biennial Conference, Oct 8, 2011, Melbourne Australia

COCA The program for COCA's 9th Biennial Conference - A Technique, Therapy & Research Expo - was designed to enhance the clinical knowledge and performance of attendees through an exciting mix of presentations and workshops. The program presented by an array of national and international speakers, all experts in their respective fields.

The following are 5 abstracts accepted for this conference:
  1. Adjusting a tooth? A case series.
    Power L, Blum CL.

  2. Sacro occipital technique treatment of patient with pervasive craniofacial and body pains secondary to chronic TMD: A Case Report.
    Salem AR, Blum CL.

  3. Balancing the pelvis post-partial hip replacement: A case report.
    Salem AR, Blum CL.

  4. Testing an amputee for physiological short leg.
    Vaughan BS, Blum CL.

  5. Triple occiput, sacro occipital technique, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Tupper S, Blum CL.


 


 

WFC Congress in Brazil


 April 6-9, 2011 - Rio de Janeiro

WFC 2011 In the biggest event in the history of chiropractic in Latin America, over 900 delegates attended the WFC's 11th Biennial Congress, hosted by the Brazilian Chiropractors' Association (ABQ) and held in Rio de Janeiro, April 6-9, 2011. The outstanding academic program included themes of sports chiropractic, the cervical spine, the history and current status of spinal manipulation and new models of chiropractic practice. Over 200 original research presentations were received for the Congress.

SOTO-USA had the following three papers accepted for this April 2011 conference:
  1. Exercises and Stretches to Facilitate SOT Blocking Treatments Category One and Category Two: A Case Series.
    Williamson WP, Blum CL.

  2. Pregnancy, sacroiliac joint laxity, and the SOT category two pelvic distortion: A case series.
    Shelley JR, Blum CL.

  3. The alterations of the dyspeptic signs and symptoms in caring for patients of gastritis following chiropractic treatment.
    Dal Bello F.


 


 Fábio Dal Bello, DC
 Member of SOTO-USA Board of Research

Fåbio Congratulations and welcome to Fábio Dal Bello, DC the newest member of the SOTO-USA Board of Research. Dr. Dal Bello, of the Central University of Chile, has been active in SOT, CMRT, and TMJ research for years and now will share his vast experience with SOTO-USA to help build SOT's evidence based literature.

 


Sacro Occipital Technique Organization - USA is a 501c3 non-profit, professional organization formed to promote the awareness, understanding and utilization of the Sacro Occipital Technique method of chiropractic as founded and developed by Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette.

The SOTO-USA family all looks forward to seeing you May 3-6, 2012, for the 2012 Clinical Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be a great opportunity to learn the essence of SOT or advance your SOT training with integrative classes in SOT, CMRT, and Cranial.

For those interested in working with the dental profession treating TMD then this symposium is light years ahead of anything else available. We will begin the first part of the 4-part TMJ Chiropractic Certification Course at this seminar.


Charles L. Blum, DC
Sacro Occipital Technique Organization - USA


phone: 336-793-6524
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