The Chiropractic Theories: A Textbook of Scientific Research

Section 1: Introduction to Subluxation Theories
General Introduction
History of the Chiropractic Theories
Chiropractic Terminology
Philosophy: Foundation for Theory Development

Section 2: Introduction to Chiropractic Research Principles
Principles of Measurement, Research and Statistics
Strategy for Validation of Subluxation Theories: Proposed
Minimum Process
Chiropractic Research and the Scientist Practitioner Model

Section 3: Experimental and Clinical Evidence of the Subluxation
Complex Model
Inflammation Hypothesis
Segmental Dysfunction Hypothesis: Joint and Muscle Pathology and
Facilitation Instability Hypothesis
Immobilization Degeneration Hypothesis
Neuropathology Hypothesis
Somatoautonomic Reflex Hypothesis
Myelopathy Hypothesis
Vertebrobasilar Hypothesis
Neuroimmune Hypothesis
Clinical Aspects of Chiropractic Theory: Manipulative
Effectiveness for Musculoskeletal Syndromes,
Lesions, and Undifferentiated Disorders
Axoplasmic Aberration Hypothesis

Section 4: Alternative Approaches to Chiropractic Theory
Wellness Hypothesis
Psychosocial Hypothesis

Section 5: The Future of Chiropractic Research
Disproved, and Untested Hypotheses
New Questions: Promising Areas for Future Research