Robert Vining, D.C., D.H.Sc.
Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research
Research Interests
Translating evidence to facilitate clinical decision-making; Exploring effects of manual and other nonpharmacological therapies for musculoskeletal pain; Informing integrative models of care; Evidence-informed teaching and learning
Research Keywords
spinal manipulation, musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment, integrated care
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.), Jefferson College of Health Sciences
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Logan College of Chiropractic
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Logan College of Chiropractic
Certifications
Civil Rights, Title IX college investigator, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Recent Awards/Key Committees
- Academician of the Year, American Chiropractic Association – 2019
- Research Poster Winner (North America Region), World Federation of Chiropractic, European Chiropractic Union 15th Biennial Congress – 2019
- Faculty of the Year, Palmer College of Chiropractic 2018
- Co-Author, Scott Haldeman Award for Outstanding Research, World Federation of Chiropractic 14th Biennial Congress – 2017
- Thelma Fordyce-Mack Awards, Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2013, 2014 (2), 2016, 2018, 2019
- Nominee, Faculty of the Year, Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2014, 2016
- Editorial Board, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
- Editorial Board, Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Funded Grants/Projects, 2011-Present
Chiropractic Care for Veterans: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial Addressing Dose Effects for cLBP
Co-Investigator
Thoracolumbar Fascia Mobility
Principal Investigator
Co-Management of Older Adults with Low Back Pain by Medical Physicians and Doctors of Chiropractic (COCOA)
Co-Investigator
Developmental Center for Clinical and Translational Science in Chiropractic (DCRCI) Project 1: Patient Response to Spinal Manipulation (PRiSM)
Co-Investigator
DCRCI Project 3: Cervical Distraction Sham Development: Translating from Basic to Clinical Studies
Co-Investigator
Collaborative Care for Veterans with Spine Pain and Mental Health Conditions (COCOV)
Co-Investigator
Kiernan Chiropractic Care in Rehabilitation at Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital
Co-Principal Investigator
Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain, Military Readiness, and Smoking Cessation in Military Active Duty Personnel (ACT I)
Co-Investigator
ACT II: Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment Using Reaction and Response Times in Members of the Special Operation Forces
Co-Investigator
ACT III: Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment: Strength and Balance
Co-Investigator
Selected Publications
Effects of chiropractic care on strength, balance, and endurance in active-duty US military personnel with low back pain: a randomized controlled trial
Author(s): Vining R, Long CR, Minkalis A, Gudavalli MR, Xia T, Walter J, Coulter I, Goertz CM
Publication: J Altern Complement Med
Volume: 26
Issue: 7
Page(s): 592-601
Year: 2020
Current evidence for diagnosis of common conditions causing low back pain: systematic review and standardized terminology recommendations
Author(s): Vining RD, Shannon ZK, Minkalis AL, Twist EJ
Publication: J Manipulative Physiol Ther
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Page(s): 651-664
Year: 2019
Development of an evidence-based practical diagnostic checklist and corresponding clinical exam for low back pain
Author(s): Vining RD, Minkalis AL, Shannon ZK, Twist EJ
Publication: J Manipulative Physiol Ther
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Page(s): 665-676
Year: 2019
Development of a clinical decision aid for chiropractic management of common conditions causing low back pain in veterans: results of a consensus process
Author(s): Vining RD, Shannon ZK, Salsbury SA, Corber L, Minkalis AL, Goertz CM
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Page(s): 677-693
Year: 2019
Educator’s learning alignment instrument: a tool to assess aligned learning concepts within college courses
Author(s): Vining R, Millard T
Publication: J Chiropr Educ
Volume: 35
Issue: 1
Page(s): 28-37
Year: 2021
Patients receiving chiropractic care in a neurorehabilitation hospital: a descriptive study
Author(s): Vining RD, Salsbury SA, Cooley WC, Gosselin D, Corber L, Goertz CM
Publication: J Multidiscip Healthc
Volume: 11
Issue:
Page(s): 223-231
Year: 2018