Spinal Manipulation & Stroke 103: Mechanisms & Clinical Updates / 1 Credit

Learning Objectives:

1. Summarize three recent studies investigating vertebral artery blood flow during procedures commonly used by chiropractors
2. Determine whether cervical spinal manipulation leads to meaningful changes in vertebral and cerebral hemodynamics, compared to neutral or end-range neck rotation postures in adults with chronic neck pain
3. Critique the use of pre-treatment positional testing of the cervical spine to screen for vertebrobasilar insufficiency
4. Recognize the potentially critical nature of a sentinel headache presentation as a possible sign of a cervical artery stroke in progress

Reviews Included:

1. Vertebral Artery Blood Flow & Chiropractic Procedures – Literature Updates +MP3
2. Effect of Cervical Manipulation on Vertebral Artery & Cerebral Hemodynamics in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain +MP3
3. Pre-Treatment Positional Testing of the Cervical Spine to Screen for Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency +MP3
4. Sentinel Headache as a Warning for Stroke +MP3

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