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Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal
Issue 6.1
Published 1 July 2025
Scholarship
Phillip Ebrall: The problem with subluxation
Clinical evidence as Case Reports
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Chiropractic Paradigms
Applied Kinesiology (AK)
Cuthbert S, Lindley-Jones C, and contributors: A history of professional Applied Kinesiology around the world (Part I)
Cuthbert S, Lindley-Jones C, and contributors: A history of professional Applied Kinesiology around the world (Part II)
Chloé Blanchard & Richard Meldener: A chiropractic history of Applied Kinesiology in France [Also in French]
McCord KM, Schmitt WH: Quintessential Applications: A(K) Clinical Protocol. The Evolution of a Neurological & Biochemical Hierarchy
Schmitt WH, McCord KM: Measure, Measure, Measure:‘Indicator testing’ and nutrients for musculoskeletal pain
Schmitt WH, McCord KM: Relieving spinal stress with ‘Emotional Recall Quick Fix’
Schmitt WH, McCord KM: Set Point (Touch & Tap) Technique for chronic Injury, inflammation, and pain relief
McCord KM, Schmitt WH: Acute pain & the Quintessential Applications clinical protocol
Cuthbert S: Vitamin D and Coronavirus: Not a vaccine, nonetheless nature’s humble natural cure
Cuthbert S: Best Practice Guidelines for Diagnosing Muscle Imbalance: Chiropractic versus Physiotherapy
Cuthbert S: The GenitoUrinary system in chiropractic: The neuroanatomy of the muscle-organ-gland correlation
Cuthbert S, Stump JL, Stark B: Applied Kinesiology Chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cuthbert S: Proprioception in Chiropractic: Measuring tone with Chiropractic Neuro-Physiology
Scott Cuthbert: Chiropractic Applied Kinesiology methods for cervical herniated disc syndrome along with sciatica and bilateral frozen shoulder: A case report
Scott Cuthbert: Chiropractic management of cervical disc herniations: A case series
Scott Cuthbert: Manual Muscle Testing: The Chiropractic profession’s physical sign of the Motor Neuron’s ‘Tone’. A DD Palmer wish-fulfilment like no other
Sacro-occipital Technique (SOT)
Harvey Getzoff: A critical approach for learning the Operating Principles of Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) Chiropractic
Harvey Getzoff: Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT): A Systems Driven Method of Chiropractic
Harvey Getzoff: Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT): Category Three: Predictability of Outcomes
Harvey Getzoff: Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT): Documentation and recording system
Harvey Getzoff: Anterior Thoracic adjusting and the relationship to cervical flexion: A retrospective case series of twenty-four patients
Harvey Getzoff: A primary cranial analysis and adjustment method for all three Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) Categories: A retrospective study of 85 patients
Harvey Getzoff: The Atlas Vertebrae and its role in the function of the Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) Categories
Chad Warshel et al: Supine and prone SOT pelvic block placement: A comparative analysis of position by MRI
Gonstead Methods
Randal Johnson: Down the sacrum rabbit hole
Randal Johnson: Down the sacrum rabbit hole: Part 2
More on the way
Chiropractic articles
Chiropractic History
Callender A: Reflections of a chiropractic historian
Peters RE: The Founder of Chiropractic: Some notes on DD Palmer
Ebrall P: DD Palmer and the Egyptian Connection: A short report
Cuthbert S, Lindley-Jones C, at al: A history of professional Applied Kinesiology around the world (Part I).
Smith JC: Chiselled hands: A history of manipulative therapy and Chiropractic care
Davis KY, Blum CL: A history of temporal sphenoidal (TS) diagnosis and its clinical application
Ierano J: The upper cervical Chiropractic lineage diagram project
Ebrall P: The establishment of the International College of Chiropractic (ICC) Melbourne
Ebrall P: The Emergence of Chiropractic Education in Australia
Ebrall P: RMIT University kills its Chiropractic program in Victoria
Ebrall P: Another one bites the dust: Are we witnessing the demise of our profession? [Editorial]
Ebrall P: ‘It’s not the battles we lose that bother me, it’s the ones we don’t suit up for’ [Editorial]
Ebrall P: Survival and growth: Adversity make us do better [Editorial]
Master Classes
Neil Davies: The cranial connection and the neuropathic process
Noone P: Integration of Post-Concussion Support Strategies into chiropractic practice
Cuthbert S, Stump JL, Stark B: Applied Kinesiology Chiropractic and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Maffetone P: A review of manual methods of traditional biofeedback for improving brain and body health and fitness
Cuthbert S: The GenitoUrinary system in chiropractic: The neuroanatomy of the muscle-organ-gland correlation
Cuthbert S: Best Practice Guidelines for Diagnosing Muscle Imbalance: Chiropractic versus Physiotherapy
Caroline Vitez: Dr. Robert Coté's Clinical Research
Santos E: Clinical efficacy of Guasha Therapy for shoulder pain [Thesis]
Williams S, Blum CL, Billings S: Plagiocephaly: The Oblique Skull; A method of chiropractic correction, with a case report
Cashman S, Blum C: Trapezius fibre muscle analysis: A pilot inter/intra-examiner reliability study
Chu ECP, Huang KHK, Shum JSF: Lumbosacral transitional vertebra as a potential contributing factor to scoliosis: a report of two cases
Philosophy of Chiropractic
Abrahams T: Philosophy: To be or not to be?
Rome P, Waterhouse JD: The specific chiropractic adjustment is conducted within an articulation’s physiological range of motion: Part 4 of a series
Elbert R: Doctor, what is the intention of your adjustment? A Clinical Huddle
Blum C: Channeling healing energy: The power of touch in the chiropractic clinical encounter, Part three
Rome PL, Waterhouse JD: The Vertebral Subluxation premise: Part 1: The medical literature regarding nomenclature
Policy Committee. Australian Chiropractors Association: Policy on Chiropractic Practice, Scope & Terminology
Rome PL, Waterhouse JD: The Vertebral Subluxation premise: Principle 1 continued, The medical literature regarding nomenclature and onset
Ebrall P: Subluxation as a fuzzy narrative
Blum C: Yesterday when I was young [Reflection]
Seiler E: DD Palmer’s theistic spin on biology and the modern effort to hide it
Rome PL, Waterhouse JD: Medicine has failed to grasp the principles explaining chiropractic’s international success [Editorial]
Ebrall P: A philosophy for chiropractic education in the 21st Century: A contextual prelude
Richards DM: The meaning and value of vitalism in chiropractic [Thesis]
Fox M, et al: Vitalism in a New Zealand chiropractic program
Ebrall P: Absolving Chiropractic’s indeterminacy through interdependence
Academic practice
Angelo Battiston et al: Comparing consecutive third-year Chiropractic Student cohorts: A successful evaluation of the Paired Junior Clinic programme
Phillip Ebrall: A philosophy for Transnational Chiropractic education
Phillip Ebrall: A philosophy for chiropractic education in the 21st Century: A contextual prelude
Features
eBooks
Charles Blum: Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT). Chapter 1: Introduction
Charles Blum: Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT). Chapter 4: Chiropractic Involvement in Nonmusculoskeletal Treatment
Phillip Ebrall. A philosophy of Chiropractic. Chapter 1: The profession
Phillip Ebrall. A philosophy of Chiropractic. Chapter 5: Universal meanings
JC Smith: The medical war against chiropractic
Author Guidelines
Funny Bones cracks up class with blind ambition
It’s National Spinal Health Week next week (26 May – 1 June), and CQUniversity couldn’t be prouder to celebrate one of its newest success stories – Masters of Clinical Chiropractic graduate Neil ‘Vincent’ Bones.
Yes, Bones is his real surname. And no, you couldn’t script it better.
After completing his studies at CQU’s Mackay campus, Vincent is ready to make his mark in the chiropractic field, offering a fresh pair of hands to a profession dedicated to keeping Australia’s spines aligned and strong.
Freshly qualified and already putting his knowledge to good use at Grays Chiropractic and Wellness in Mackay, Vincent is quickly becoming a spine-alignment sensation in his local community.
But Vincent’s path to chiropractic wasn’t always obvious, in fact it seemed to be quite whimsical.
While sport and staying active were always part of his life, he never had seen a chiropractor personally before starting the course.
'Everyone, including all my classmates, thought I was a little crazy for diving into something I had zero background in. But from day one, I started learning, experiencing it firsthand, and seeing the real benefits of chiropractic care', Vincent explained.
'So, no – it wasn’t love at first sight. But now? I’m all in, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything'.
Story courtesy of CQUniversity News. By Priscilla Roberts.
'I’m passionate about helping people move better, feel better and live better', Vincent said.
It wasn’t a predetermined calling, but a health challenge during his final year of high school, that shifted Vincent's career perspective.
'I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and that really made me take my health seriously', he said.
'That experience gave me a deeper appreciation for wellbeing and probably played a part in me wanting to help others feel their best too'.
During his time at CQUniversity, Vincent immersed himself in anatomy, biomechanics and hands-on clinical training - and it has all paid off as he has transitioned from student to practitioner - a move he describes as both exciting and fulfilling.
'Whether it’s a small difference or a big one – if I can improve someone’s quality of life, that’s what drives me'.
Now focused on building his experience, Vincent is aiming to become a trusted practitioner in his community – someone people can rely on for honest, quality care.
In the long term, he’s open to working with athletes, expanding his practice, or even opening a clinic of his own.
As National Spinal Health Week shines a light on the importance of maintaining a healthy spine, Vincent’s story serves as a timely reminder of the growing need for passionate, knowledgeable chiropractors in regional communities.
If you're thinking of a career that makes people feel better – inside and out, CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) and the subsequent Masters of Clinical Chiropractic offers the skills, support, and clinical training to launch your career in one of Australia’s most in-demand health professions.
With a focus on evidence-based care, hands-on learning and real-world experience, it’s the perfect way to align your future.
Vita Advanced Mattress Wins Prestigious 'Best of the Best' Award at Interzum 2025.
The Vita Group, one of Europe’s leading flexible polyurethane foam suppliers, has received four awards at Interzum 2025. One of the awards is 'Best of the Best’ which has been given to the innovative Vita Advanced concept mattress, developed in collaboration with Evonik and Covestro.
The Vita Group received four awards at Interzum 2025, including the 'Best of the Best' for the innovative Vita Advanced Mattress.
The Vita Advanced concept mattress features up to 100% recycled polyol and up to 100% mass-balance bio-circular TDI, achieving 65% recycled content and up to 70%2 reduction in carbon footprint.
The innovative mattress, developed in collaboration between Evonik and Covestro, combines closed loop recycled PU materials from Evonik with renewable-attributed materials from Covestro, delivering both comfort and sustainability.
The mattress has been developed with the upcoming European regulations for sustainable product design in mind, highlighting its leadership in environmental standards and innovation in the flexible PU foam industry.
The event, held in Cologne, Germany, is the principal exhibition and conference for the furniture supply industry across Europe and award entries are judged by leading industry professionals.
The Vita Advanced concept mattress was developed in collaboration with Evonik and Covestro and is a game-changer in the world of sleep products. Designed with sustainability at its core, the mattress incorporates a flexible PU foam which incorporates both recycled materials from Evonik and bio-circular attributed materials via mass balance from Covestro. These materials help reduce the environmental impact of the mattress, making it a great choice for those looking for future fit solutions. In addition, the mattress has been developed with the upcoming European regulations for sustainable product design in mind, ensuring it is leading in terms of environmental standards.
The Wisdom of 33
"The Wisdom of 33" is a compilation of 33 Chapters or "Wisdoms" from Chiropractors and Chiropractic advocates around the world. By from the author, Donald Francis, at dkfrancis@btinternet.com. All proceeds to SCC.
The book details secrets of success, passion, philosophy, personal stories, practice tips and life lessons.
It will become, in time, a chiropractic classic as the chiropractic profession around the world has so much to gain from the wisdom that leaps from every page. Each chapter includes contributions from two generous authors. Each author contributed completely of there own volition and without prejudice so each piece stands alone as a lesson in how to be happier, more productive, more successful and more. Each author was asked to share their wisdom, something that they hold dear to themselves, something which they feel would be of value to those with a passion for Chiropractic.
What they produced is remarkable and is a must read for anyone within the Chiropractic family who believes that the profession has a future that includes a role in the delivery of healthcare and quality of life that is without limit. The wisdom of these 66 amazing and generous people leaps from the pages of this easy-to-read book that we hope will inspire you on your own journey. It also represents the values and principles held dear by the Scotland College of Chiropractic Charitable Trust and every single penny and cent of the purchase price, less for a very small production cost, will go to help make The Scotland College of Chiropractic a world leader in the delivery of quality, principled Chiropractic education. The book is dedicated to Dr Dave Russell who was a due to become the first President of the Scotland College of Chiropractic before his untimely death in 2020. During his short life Dave gave so much to the profession of chiropractic and his legacy will live on though this book and the many people who will read it, as well as those who will attend the Scotland College and all they go onto serve. As BJ Palmer said, "You never know how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow." Well lets hope so.
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