Project Description
Principal Investigator: Robert Vining, D.C., D.H.Sc
Co-Principal Investigator: Stephen Onifer, Ph.D.
Co-Investigators: Cynthia Long, Ph.D., Elissa Twist D.C., M.S., Lance Corber, MSITM
Site Location: Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research Clinic
Description:
This proof-of-concept study assessed the feasibility of using musculoskeletal ultrasound to measure connective tissue (fascia) movement in persons with chronic low back pain receiving chiropractic care. The project also examined tissue movement variability over time and under certain conditions. The long-term goals are to provide data to inform future randomized controlled and powered trials designed to
- better understand how connective tissues influence chronic low back pain; and
- guide more effective treatment approaches.
Presentations
Vining R, Twist E, Onifer S, Ziegler A, Shannon K, Kedilaya S, Anderson B, Walden-Cobb A, Long C. Thoracolumbar fascia mobility (shear strain): a proof-of-concept trial including chiropractic care for chronic low back pain. International Consortium on Manual Therapies, May 4 – June 3, 2022, virtual.
Vining R, Twist E, Onifer S, Ziegler A, Shannon K, Kedilaya S, Anderson B, Walden-Cobb A, Long C. Thoracolumbar fascia mobility (shear strain) over a course of chiropractic care for chronic low back pain. International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health, May 23-26, 2022, Phoenix AZ.
Vining R, Twist E, Ziegler A, Onifer S, Long C, Kedilaya S, Hoyt K, Shannon K, Anderson B, Walden-Cobb A, Corber L. A Proof-of-Concept Study Assessing Thoracolumbar Fascia Mobility Using Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Persons with Chronic Low Back Pain. WFC Biennial Congress, September 23-25, 2021, virtual.
Vining R, Twist E, Onifer S, Ziegler A, Shannon K, Kedilaya S, Hoyt K, Corber L, Anderson B, Walden-Cobb A, Long C. Proof-of-concept study assessing thoracolumbar fascia mobility using musculoskeletal ultrasound in persons with chronic low back pain. WFC Biennial Congress, September 23-25, 2021, virtual.
Publications
Vining R, Onifer SM, Twist E, Ziegler AM, Corber L, Long CR. Thoracolumbar fascia and chronic low back pain: Phase 1 of a pilot and feasibility study assessing repeated measures and the influence of paraspinal muscle contraction. J. Bodyw. Mov. 2023;34:19-27
Vining R, Onifer SM, Twist E, Ziegler AM, Corber L, Long CR. Thoracolumber fascia mobility and chronic low back pain: phase 2 of a pilot and feasibility study including multimodal chiropractic care. Chiropr Man Therap 2022;30:46.