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In this issue we will update you on some exciting new SOT related papers accepted at various research conference nationally and internationally in 2013. SOT is on ChiroACCESS and WikiChiro.

 

5th Annual SOT Research Conference


 

SOT Reesarch Conference This year marks time for the 5th Annual SOT Research Conference. The submissions are going through a peer review process and will be ready for presentation and publication in the SOT research conference proceedings.

This year we anticipate having 16 paper presentations at the conference and over 20 papers within the conference proceedings that relate to SOT, CMRT, or Cranial Techniques. This conference serves as a great opportunity to share up to date SOT related information in a research setting and these studies are commonly then submitted to other research conferences.

5th Annual SOT Research Conference - Click Here 


 

ACC RAC Conferences - March 14-16, 2013 - Washington DC


 Papers Presented at the 2012 Conference and Accepted for the 2013 Conference

ACC RAC 2013 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 2001 we have had a paper accepted at every ACC RAC conference possible.

This year we presented 4 papers at the 2013 ACC RAC Conference:
  1. The correlation of the arm-fossa test with other sacroiliac findings: a feasibility study.
    Cooperstein R, Blum CL, Cooperstein E

  2. Chiropractic and dentistry- the need for mutual understanding of TMD co-treatment: a case report.
    Blum CL, Griffiths R

  3. Pregnancy, sacroiliac joint laxity, and the SOT category two pelvic distortion: a case series.
    Shelley R, Blum CL

  4. Sitting disc technique and the relationship to the straight leg raise: a retrospective case series of thirty patients.
    Getzoff H


At the 2013 ACC RAC Conference SOT was represented in a specific workshop entitled, "Enhancing the Integration of Chiropractic Technique, Academia, and Research."

Presenters at this workshop were:

Anthony Rosner, PhD
International College of Applied Kinesiology - USA

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

Robert Cooperstein, DC
Palmer College of Chiropractic-West

Mitchell Haas, DC, MA
University of Western States

Stephen Perle, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic

Michael Schneider, DC, PhD
University of Pittsburgh

Arlan Fuhr, DC
Activator Methods International, Ltd.


Dr. Blum presented at the workshop the concept of why it is necessary to include the SOT protocols with the use of pelvic blocks in the college setting, instead of just using the blocks "biomechanically." The concept was that there was more evidence or rational for how blocks are used within SOT and those colleges that do not use SOT protocols were using other methods that had less evidence.

ACC Research Conference Abstracts - SOT Related (2002-2012) 


 

2013 World Federation Congress in Durban, South Africa


 

The World Federation of Chiropractic's 12th Biennial Congress, hosted by the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA), takes place at the International Convention Centre and the Elangeni Southern Sun Hotel in the sunshine city of Durban from April 10-13, 2013.

This year we have 5 SOT related papers accepted for this conference (for abstracts click here):

A comparative study between the effects of side-lying sacroiliac adjustments and sacro occipital technique on the muscle strength of the gastrocnemius muscle in asymptomatic adult males.
Dell C, Losco B, Losco D

The effects of diversified chiropractic manipulation versus sacro-occipital technique in chiropractic management of sacroiliac syndrome.
Pretorius G, Yelverton C, Moodley M

SOT cranial and TMJ therapy for unresolved BPPV: a case report.
Bloink T, Blum CL

Integration of sot cranial therapy with an occlusal splint for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a case report.
Bloink T, Blum CL

The validity and specificity of the arm fossa test.
Evans A, Yelverton C


2013 World Federation Congress Biennial Conference SOT Abtracts- click here 


 

8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain


 October 27 - 31, 2013 - Dubai

World Congress LBPP This program is held every three years. All the disciplines involved in the treatment and research of musculoskeletal disorders around the globe come together in a very stimulating meeting related to musculoskeletal disorders. Once again SOTO-USA is an endorsing member of this conference, which offers our members registration discounts and builds prestige for SOT. The following six papers were accepted for the conference (for full abstracts click here):

SOT chiropractic care of a 47 year-old female with left-sided sciatica caused by a 16mm left paracentral disc extrusion: A case report.
Rosen M, Benner CM.

Styloid process sensitivity in a patient with low back pain and radicular syndrome: A case report.
Shaneyfelt D, Blum CL, Benner CM.

CMRT and acupuncture in the treatment of dysmenorrhea (oligomenorhea) and low back pain: A case report.
Benner CM, Blum CL.

Sacroiliac joint hypermobility syndrome: A chiropractic perspective - a pilot survey.
Blum CL, Benner CM.

Pregnancy, sacroiliac support belts, and active straight leg raise (ASLR): utilizing multiple tests for optimal outcomes.
Serola R, Blum CL.

Chiropractic and dental care of a patient with temporomandibular and sacroiliac joint hypermobility: a case report.
Gerardo RC, Shirazi D, Blum CL, Benner CM.


World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain SOT Abstracts - Click Here 


 

European Chiropractic Union (ECU) 2013 Convention)


 May 9-12, 2013 Barcelona Spain

2013 ECU Convention This year's ECU Convention will feature the theme, "Chiropractic in an Evidence-Based Environment: Opportunities & Threats," which allows for a variety of topics that will be based on the triad of EBP:
  • Evidence from research
  • Patient Preferences
  • Chiropractic Expertise
The ECU 2013 Convention in Barcelona will offer a forum for all sides to be heard!


The following three papers were accepted for the conference, for full abstracts, click here:

Styloid process sensitivity in a patient with low back pain and radicular syndrome: A case report.
Shaneyfelt D, Blum CL, Taylor D.

SOT chiropractic care of a 47 year-old female with left-sided sciatica caused by a 16mm left paracentral disc extrusion: A case report.
Rosen MG, DC, Blum CL, DC, Taylor D.

Chiropractic and dental care of a patient with temporomandibular and sacroiliac joint hypermobility: A case report.
Gerardo RC, Shirazi D, Blum CL, Mason E.


ECU 2013 Convention SOT Abstracts - click here 


 

2013 Association for the History of Chiropractic Conference


 June 22, 2013, Greeley, Colorado

Chiropractic History The Association for the History of Chiropractic is an international association founded in 1980 to promote the scholarly recording of the profession's history. This year will mark its 33nd Annual Conference, which will take place in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

The following paper has been accepted for this year's conference:

A shared legacy: Early cranial manipulation in osteopathy and chiropractic
Greer M.


2013 Association for the History of Chiropractic Conference - click here 


 Cranial Manipulative Studies
 Osteopathic Cranial Published Studies

Cranial Müller T, Pietsch A. Comparison of gait training versus cranial osteopathy in patients with Parkinson's disease: A pilot study. NeuroRehabilitation. 2013 Jan 1;32(1):135-40. [Abstract]

King HH. Cranial osteopathic manipulative medicine's growing evidence base.J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2012 Jan;112(1):9. [Full Text]

Jäkel A, von Hauenschild P. Therapeutic effects of cranial osteopathic manipulative medicine: a systematic review. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 Dec;111(12):685-93. [Full Text]

Lessard S, Gagnon I, Trottier N. Exploring the impact of osteopathic treatment on cranial asymmetries associated with nonsynostotic plagiocephaly in infants. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011 Nov;17(4):193-8. [Abstract]

Shi X, Rehrer S, Prajapati P, Stoll ST, Gamber RG, Downey HF. Effect of cranial osteopathic manipulative medicine on cerebral tissue oxygenation. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2011 Dec;111(12):660-6. [Full Text]

 


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 2-5, 2013, for the 2013 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 be sharing our 2nd in a four-part TMJ Chiropractic Certification Course at this seminar and will also introduce nasal ballooning techniques integrated into SOT care.


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


phone: 336-793-6524
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