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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
ACC-RAC 2012 research activities of your SOTO-USA research team. This year's ACC-RAC conference was the largest ever with close to 500 doctors present. This international conference was attended by all the movers and shakers of the chiropractic academic and professional community. SOT is on ChiroACCESS and a wonderful doctor and student sharing group called SOT Case Reports is up and running.
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Supine and prone SOT pelvic block placement: A comparative analysis of position by MRI.
Blum CL, Warshel CD, Khan S, Cassa T. J Chirop Ed. Spr 2012;26(1):118.
In this study four same-subject MRIs were taken supine and prone, two with pelvic blocks and two without pelvic blocks (control).
In comparing MRI studies of the control and intervention sequences, there did not appear to be any measurable anatomical changes in the sacroiliac joints between the control studies and the blocked studies, either supine or prone.
What could this mean?
We know from the research that pelvic block use does cause positive functional changes such as reduced pain, improved range of motion, and muscle strength but it may be possible that these change are more due to neuromuscular and not mechanical effects. This study had significant limitations and future studies should utilize greater field strength magnets for better resolution, visualize the whole bony pelvis instead of isolating the sacroiliac joint, and incorporate more extensive 3-dimensional analytic technology.
Supine and prone SOT pelvic block placement: A comparative analysis of position by MRI. - click here
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Sacro Occipital Technique: Occipital Fiber Technique on Canine.
Thompson JE, Bockhold H, Blum CL. J Chirop Ed. Spr 2012;26(1):135.
Integrative healthcare for animals is increasing yet there is limited research specifically identifying the use of chiropractic in the canine. This case report utilizes occipital fiber technique (OCT) and chiropractic manipulative reflex treatment (CMRT), used within sacro occipital technique (SOT) to analyze and treat spinal dysfunction and viscerosomatic dysfunction.
A 10-year-old female cattle canine with known chronic symptoms of bloating, mood changes, joint pain, and chronic psoas tension, unresponsive to prior interventions, and was treated with OCT/CMRT.
Following the OCT/CMRT procedure the reflex pain areas were significantly diminished and the canine was relaxed, with decreased bloating, joint pain, and the psoas tension was notably less. Animal studies are particularly compelling to use to evaluate OCT/CMRT procedures since with animals unresponsive to other procedures the placebo effect may be less of a confounding influence.
Sacro Occipital Technique: Occipital Fiber Technique on Canine. - Click Here & Scroll Down
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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. J Chirop Ed. Spr 2012;26(1):85.
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether chiropractic care, specifically sacro occipital technique (SOT) chiropractic manipulative reflex technique (CMRT) for the upper gastrointestinal system could be an effective method of care for patients presenting with dyspetic signs or gastritis.
The sample was composed of fifteen subjects, medically diagnosed with gastritis randomly divided into three groups of five: one group was the control which received no treatment, one group was treated with traditional pharmaceutical interventions, and one group was treated with chiropractic. Endoscopy evaluation was performed before and after 4 chiropractic treatment (CMRT) and a clinical outcome assessment questionnaire was used to determine any changes in a subject's clinical symptoms.
While the control group had some decrease of endoscopic gastritis signs, compared with traditional pharmacological treatment and control group, the chiropractic group had the greatest positive clinical response with improved endoscopic and quality of life findings. Because the control group became aware they were not going to be treated they took some nutritional supplements for their condition so the control group became more of a comparison study.
This study, while small, was compelling since positive endoscopic changes were found with the CMRT group whereas the control and medicated groups did not have positive findings nor as much decrease in level of pain or improvement in quality of life as the treated group.
The alterations of the dyspeptic signs and symptoms of patients with gastritis following chiropractic treatment: A small randomized controlled study. -Click Here & Scroll Down
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CMRT and acupuncture in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (oligomenorhea): A case report.
Benner CD, Blum CL. J Chirop Ed. Spr 2012;26(1):85.117.
A 31-year-old female patient presented initially to this office for low back and foot pain 5 years prior and wanted preventative wellness care. Approximately 5-years into care, February 2008, the patient discussed the possibility of utilizing acupuncture to help her cope with an irregular menstrual cycle, having only light periods (1-2 days) 2-3 times a year for over 10-years or more.
The patient was assessed and treated using sacro occipital technique (SOT) chiropractic, chiropractic manipulative reflex technique, and acupuncture protocols. Following one-year of integrating sacro occipital technique (SOT) chiropractic manipulative reflex technique (CMRT) for liver (T8), adrenals (T9), and acupuncture her condition has been consistently improving and her cycle has been regulating with periods of monthly cycling and with only 3 months of amenorrhea one-time during a time of high stress and anxiety.
The chronicity of the patient symptoms, over 10 years, and the temporal relationship between treatment and response to care is of interest. It is also of interest that the patient was receiving chiropractic care on an ongoing preventative basis but not until the treatment changed to include CMRT and acupuncture was there a change in her symptomatolgy.
CMRT and acupuncture in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (oligomenorhea): A case report. - Click Here & Scroll Down
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Vision induced chronic low back pain: A case report.
Beck CA, Blum, CL. J Chirop Ed. Spr 2012;26(1):85.116.
A 34-year-old female patient presented with a history of low back pain (dull, achy, and non-radiating) that has been present for nearly two-years. The patient reported complete relief of her chronic low back pain with her eyes closed or in a darkened room, whereas the pain would return when opening her eyes and particularly in a lightened room, with or without eyeglasses.
Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) to the full body and cranium was applied with the patient's eyes opened, closed, and eyeglasses on and off. Modifications were made to the optometric prescription and eyeglasses to optimize body and cranial function as well as to reduce her low back pain.
The patient noted considerable relief in her low back pain with the new eyeglass prescription based on optimal cranial balance, and this relief was sustained regardless of eyes open or closed, and particularly with her eyeglasses on.
This case study illustrates that a subset of patients may present with a clinical condition that either affects vision or the vision affects the condition called a visual somatic strain. This demonstrates how collaborative efforts might be made to develop co-treatment opportunities between osteopaths, chiropractors, ophthalmologists, and other allied professionals.
Vision induced chronic low back pain: A case report. - Click Here & Scroll Down
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SOT Related Studies
Cervicogenic headache etiology: Cadaveric study of the connection between suboccipital structures and the cervical dura mater.
Does this help explain some occipital fiber relationships due to findings of dural attachments to the rectus capitus major/minor and ligamentum nuchae?
Nonuniform compression of sacral cartilage during angular rotation.
In this study the findings of side to side asymmetry of all SI joint auricular surfaces was remarkable.
Comparison of findings of active straight leg raise test in patients with lumbar versus sacroiliac pain.
Could the straight leg test be a new test to help evaluate pre and post SI instability - block placement?
To View the Abstracts - Click Here & Scroll Down
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