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Research

Advancing the Science of Chiropractic and Health Sciences

As a premier health sciences university, Logan’s mission and curriculum are grounded in evidence-informed, outcome-based research and scholarship. Our faculty participate in research activity throughout the year. This activity can include everything from reviewing a spectrum of new scientific literature to producing new evidence through their own research. Faculty present their research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and are also serve as peer reviewers for medical journals.

Research

Advancing the Science of Chiropractic and Health Sciences

As a premier health sciences university, Logan’s mission and curriculum are grounded in evidence-informed, outcome-based research and scholarship. Our faculty participate in research activity throughout the year. This activity can include everything from reviewing a spectrum of new scientific literature to producing new evidence through their own research. Faculty present their research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and are also serve as peer reviewers for medical journals.

Logan Faculty Publications

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Intervertebral Disc Magnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy Changes After Spinal Manipulative
Therapy for Lumbar Discogenic Pain

This study investigates the use of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to identify the intervertebral disc
(IVD) as a pain generator, explore the pathophysiology of the biochemical and structural components of
discogenic low back pain (DLBP), and present potential evidence of physiological responses to spinal
manipulation therapy (SMT). A 29-year-old male presented with uncomplicated low back pain (LBP). The
non-specific presentation and clinical examination findings were consistent with an initial working
diagnosis of non-specific LBP with the clinician suspecting IVD as a likely pain generator. Conventional
magnetic resonance imaging showed findings of IVD degeneration including Modic type I changes
consistent with a diagnosis of DLBP. MRS was utilized for structural and biochemical analysis of the IVDs.
Altered spectral features confirmed a DLBP diagnosis. The patient underwent 16 Cox flexion-distraction SMT
treatments at a chiropractic teaching clinic in Chesterfield, Missouri. A follow-up MRS was performed to
compare and evaluate post-treatment results.

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Ultrasonography in diagnosis of distal biceps tendinosis: A case series

Biceps tendinosis, a milder form on the spectrum of biceps tendinopathy, is unusual at the distal insertion site. Patients with distal biceps tendinosis may experience pain and dysfunction which could inhibit their activities of daily living. Diagnosis of distal biceps tendinosis may be facilitated with ultrasonography (US), whose accuracy is increasingly recognised, while providing many benefits over other modalities, like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Logan University supports faculty and staff in conducting rigorous scientific research – clinical, basic science, educational, and more – that supports public health care by investigating the applications and outcomes of chiropractic care, promoting community wellness and quality of life, and developing research partners through collaboration and practice-based research networks.

Research Calendar

Upcoming Research submission deadlines, conferences, and important dates. Click the link below to browse research conferences and events around the world. Also check out what research activities are happening at the Logan University Campus.

Logan University Research Scholars

This is the 2nd year (May 2023 – May 2024)

May 2023 was the first year we awarded scholarship pins.
Scholarship from May 2022 – May 2023.

Workshop
“Evidence-based Musculoskeletal Care for Pediatric Health Conditions.”
17th World Federation of Chiropractic’s Biennial Congress conference
Gold Coast Australia 2023
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Queensland, Australia
October 11-14, 2023

Platform Presentation
“Expansion and Community Awareness: The Impact of Dr. George A. Goodman and Logan College”
Association for the History of Chiropractic
43rd Annual Conference
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL.
June 15, 2024

Received his blue Logan Research Scholarship Pin in May 2023 – This is a new publication in 2024)

Shi D, Billham JF, Battaglia PJ, Specht TJ, Davenport JA, Kettner NW: Ultrasonography in diagnosis of distal biceps tendinosis: A case series. Ultrasound.
2024 Mar https://doi.org/10.1177/1742271X241234007

Poster Presentation
“Proximal median nerve schwannoma sonographic findings: A case report”
ACCRAC 2024
30th Annual Educational & Research Agenda Conference
The Healthcare Evolution
San Diego, CA
March 21 – 23, 2024

Workshop
“Chiropractic Approaches to Women’s Health and Well-being”
17th World Federation of Chiropractic’s Biennial Congress conference
Gold Coast Australia 2023
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Queensland, Australia
October 11-14, 2023

Guideline for selecting recipients of Logan Research Scholarship pins

First authors of peer-reviewed publications.

First authors of posters, platforms, or workshops who presented in a peer-reviewed conference.

 

  • Blue Scholarship Pin
    • faculty member who has their first peer-reviewed paper/abstract accepted to a conference (workshop, platform or poster) or journal.
  • Bronze Scholarship Pin
    • faculty member who has their fifth peer-reviewed paper/abstract accepted to a conference (workshop, platform or poster) or journal).
  • Silver Scholarship Pin
    • faculty member who has their tenth peer-reviewed paper/abstract accepted to a conference (workshop, platform or poster) or journal).  BUT, they must have at least one journal publication among the ten.
  • Gold Scholarship Pin
    • faculty member who has 25 peer-reviewed papers/abstracts accepted to a conference (workshop, platform or poster) or journal. To receive this level, the faculty member must have at least five that are journal publications.

Institutional Review Board

The function of the Institutional Review Board is to protect persons participating in research. Accordingly, the IRB shall review and approve (or not approve) any project or experiment involving human subjects that is conducted by Logan University faculty, students, staff, clinic personnel or administrators, or which utilizes university resources, facilities, or equipment, or is conducted at other locations through collaboration with other institutions. The IRB maintains this focus through a group process to review research protocols and related material (e.g., informed consent documents and investigator materials) to ensure that research involving human subjects is planned and carried out in accord with ethical guidelines and federal regulations as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations 45 CFR 46, the National Research Act, Public Law 93-348, the Declarations of Helsinki and the Neurenberg Code.

Learn more about Logan’s research program and how to participate by contacting us below.

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ACC-RAC 2023

The Association of Chiropractic Colleges is a leadership organization of chiropractic educational programs in the United States and Canada that serves to advance excellence in education by leading a mutually supportive chiropractic academic community, and by supporting student learning, research and evidence informed practice.

Next conference date: Thursday, Mar 23 – Saturday, Mar 25
Click below for registration information

Respectfully submitted by Dean of Research, Norman W. Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC
ACC-RAC 2023 Conference Report Summary: ACC-RAC accepted work were received from faculty, previous faculty, residents and fellows, alumni, adjunct-faculty, staff, administration, VA Residency, and students in departments representing both colleges on campus and other research collaborations.

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The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is dedicated to serving the training needs of colleges and universities, healthcare institutions, technology and research organizations, and governmental agencies, as they foster integrity and professional advancement of their learners.

Institutional Review Board

The function of the Institutional Review Board is to protect persons participating in research. Accordingly, the IRB shall review and approve (or not approve) any project or experiment involving human subjects that is conducted by Logan University faculty, students, staff, clinic personnel or administrators, or which utilizes university resources, facilities, or equipment, or is conducted at other locations through collaboration with other institutions. The IRB maintains this focus through a group process to review research protocols and related material (e.g., informed consent documents and investigator materials) to ensure that research involving human subjects is planned and carried out in accord with ethical guidelines and federal regulations as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations 45 CFR 46, the National Research Act, Public Law 93-348, the Declarations of Helsinki and the Neurenberg Code.

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Research At Logan

Research Guide

Your Guide to Research

Research Policies and Procedures

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Research Policies and Procedures

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Publishing a Case Report

Norman W Kettner DC DACBR DCBCN FICC
Chair, Department of Radiology, Logan Health Center
Logan University

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Elsevier Guide for Authors

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Journal of Pain

  • Increased Salience Network Connectivity Following Manual Therapy is Associated with Reduced Pain in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. J Pain. 2021 May;22(5):545-555.
  • Brain mechanisms of anticipated painful movements and their modulation by manual therapy in chronic low back pain.  J Pain. 2018 Nov;19(11):1352-1365.

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Learn more about Logan’s research program and how to participate by contacting the Dean of Research, Norman Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC

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