Front Neurol February 2022 PMID 35185747

Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Increases the Cortical Drive to the Lower Limb Muscle in Chronic Stroke Patients.

Muhammad Samran Navid, Imran Khan Niazi, Dina Lelic, Imran Amjad, Nitika Kumari, Muhammad Shafique, Kelly Holt, Usman Rashid, Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Heidi Haavik

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The discussions display strong agreement with the research's findings, with many posts praising the potential neurophysiological benefits of chiropractic adjustments, such as increased cortical drive. The tone is informative and optimistic, exemplified by phrases like 'new paper published' and 'study suggests increased excitability,' which reflect high interest and engagement while recognizing that more research is necessary for clinical application.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions emphasize the positive implications of the research, supporting the idea that chiropractic adjustments can enhance motor function in stroke patients.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by highlighting new findings and linking to recent publications, demonstrating active engagement with the topic.

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The comments include references to specific results like increased corticomotor excitability and potential therapeutic implications, indicating in-depth discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While some express enthusiasm about the potential for rehabilitation, the discussions acknowledge that further research is needed to confirm clinical benefits.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated the effects of chiropractic spinal adjustment on brain signals controlling the lower limb muscles in people with chronic stroke, finding that a single session increased corticomotor excitability.
  • Participants who received chiropractic adjustments showed significantly higher motor evoked potentials (MEPs), indicating enhanced brain-to-muscle communication, compared to a control group.
  • While the results suggest chiropractic spinal adjustments may boost motor function in stroke patients, further research is needed to see if it improves muscle strength and walking ability.

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Samran Navid
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1/8 #Chiropractic spinal adjustment increases the cortical drive to the lower limb muscle in chronic #stroke patients. New paper published in @FrontNeurol w/ @ImranRes @HeidiHaavik @AsbjornDrewes paper: https://t.co/qfoNogK8fm Thread

Feb 7, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 59 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neurology
@FrontNeurol · X

New Research: Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Increases the Cortical Drive to the Lower Limb Muscle in Chronic Stroke Patients: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a single session of chiropractic spinal adjustment on the cortical… https://t.co/1hHwTV7EIX #Neurology

Feb 4, 2022 · 11,500 followers View post →
Tameem Mohamed
@TameemMohamed · X

The study results suggest that a single session of chiropractic spinal adjustment increases the corticomotor excitability in chronic stroke survivors by increasing the tibialis anterior motor evoked potentials. https://t.co/TCeleebGJD

Feb 4, 2022 · 644 followers View post →
Imran Khan Niazi
@ImranRes · X

RT @_msnavid: 1/8 #Chiropractic spinal adjustment increases the cortical drive to the lower limb muscle in chronic #stroke patients. New pa…

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 share · 88 followers View post →

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Xendela
@toshihiko_KMR · X

脳卒中サバイバのゼンデラ Ⅱ: 1回のカイロプラティックで脚への信号が強くなった https://t.co/SUkmk9d3vL Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Increases the Cortical Drive to the Lower Limb Muscle in Chronic Stroke Patients

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Imran Khan Niazi
@ImranRes · X

RT @_msnavid: 1/8 #Chiropractic spinal adjustment increases the cortical drive to the lower limb muscle in chronic #stroke patients. New pa…

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 share · 88 followers View post →
Samran Navid
@_msnavid · X

1/8 #Chiropractic spinal adjustment increases the cortical drive to the lower limb muscle in chronic #stroke patients. New paper published in @FrontNeurol w/ @ImranRes @HeidiHaavik @AsbjornDrewes paper: https://t.co/qfoNogK8fm Thread

Feb 7, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 59 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neurology
@FrontNeurol · X

New Research: Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment Increases the Cortical Drive to the Lower Limb Muscle in Chronic Stroke Patients: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a single session of chiropractic spinal adjustment on the cortical… https://t.co/1hHwTV7EIX #Neurology

Feb 4, 2022 · 11,500 followers View post →
Tameem Mohamed
@TameemMohamed · X

The study results suggest that a single session of chiropractic spinal adjustment increases the corticomotor excitability in chronic stroke survivors by increasing the tibialis anterior motor evoked potentials. https://t.co/TCeleebGJD

Feb 4, 2022 · 644 followers View post →
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