Unravelling functional neurology: a scoping review of theories and clinical applications in a context of chiropractic manual therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Functional Neurology (FN), a seemingly attractive treatment approach used by some chiropractors, proposes to have an effect on a multitude of conditions but some of its concepts are controversial.

Objectives and design

A scoping review was performed to describe, in the context of chiropractic manual therapy, 1) the FN theories, and 2) its clinical applications (i.e. its indications, examination procedures, treatment modalities, treatment plans, and clinical outcomes) using four sources: i) one key textbook, ii) the scientific peer-reviewed literature, iii) websites from chiropractors using FN, and iv) semi-structured interviews of chiropractors using FN.

Methods

The scientific literature was searched in PubMed, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus, completed by a hand

SUBMITTER: Meyer AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5517058 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature