One mechanism for chiropractic to stand as a separate and unique healthcare approach is to present information on the purpose and scientific theory of chiropractic. This information is currently being presented in some medical colleges which provide courses on alternative and complementary healthcare. The time is ideal for coalition and collaboration to establish chiropractic's unique identity in the 2lst century. I would like to invite relevant manuscripts from all areas of subluxation-oriented research to be considered for publication. Basic science and clinical research on the characteristics and identification of subluxations, methodology on the analysis and reduction of subluxations, clinical trials and case reports, critical reviews of the literature, minireviews of hypotheses and theories of chiropractic care, and, of course, letters to the editor are of interest to our many readers.
Chiropractic research has an exciting future.
Congruence between decisions to initiate chiropractic spinal manipulation for low back pain and appropriateness criteria in North America. Barlow W. A comparison of physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, and provision of an educational booklet for the treatment of patients with low back pain. Balon JB, Aker PD, Crowther ER, et at. A comparison of active and simulated chiropractic manipulation as adjunctive treatment for childhood asthma. Eisenberg DM, Davis RB, Ettner SL, et al.