Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic Research
Dr. Sid E. Williams
Center for Chiropractic Research
Serving the Chiropractic profession through research
The Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic (CCR) was created in the fall of 2014 to expand Life University’s commitment to the profession through research. In the CCR, we tell the chiropractic story using the language of research.
The mission of the Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic Research at Life University is to conduct brain-body neuroplasticity research of clinical relevance to the patients and profession of chiropractic, embodying the core values of the University through excellence in the research process, strategic partnerships and knowledge translation.
To provide a framework for mission focused research, the CCR is developing a Wellbeing and Health Expression Evaluation List (WHEEL). This initiative establishes and evaluates outcome measures that are easily deployable in a clinical setting, while concurrently leveraging research technology to conduct basic science and clinical research that will help provide an understanding of how observed changes are occurring. This approach is designed to help change the healthcare dialogue from a condition-based model to a development of health model, while providing clinicians practical, researched methods for demonstrating changes in their patients over time.
PAT (Palpation Adjusting Technology)
Life University is yet again leading the way in chiropractic education with PAT (Palpation Adjusting Technology). PAT is an anatomically accurate, technology-based mannequin with the look, feel, size and weight of an average person. PAT allows students to receive immediate, objective feedback about the “where, how hard, how fast and in which direction” part of adjusting to develop these important skills necessary for care of patients.
Research Videos
- Spinal Manipulative Therapy Effects in Autonomic Regulation and Exercise Performance in Recreational Healthy Athletes
- A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Chiropractic Therapy on Premenstrual Syndrome
- Study Name: Glucose Metabolic Changes in the Brain and Muscles of Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain Treated by Spinal Manipulation Therapy: A (18F) FDG Pet Study
- Study Name: Opioid Use Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care
- Study Name: The Safety and Effectiveness of Pediatric Chiropractic: A Survey of Chiropractors and Parents in a Practice-based Research Network
- Study Name: Preliminary Feasibility Study to Measure the Immediate Changes of Bilateral Symmetry After Lumbar Spinal Manipulative Therapy in Asymptomatic Athletes
- Study Name: The Quality of Life of Children Under Chiropractic Care Using Promis-25: Results from a Practice-Based Research Network
- Study Name: The Effects of a Single Session of Spinal Manipulation on Strength and Cortical Drive in Athletes
- Study Name: The Effects of a Single Session Chiropractic Care on Strength, Cortical Drive and Spinal Excitability in Stroke Patients
Contact Information
Director
Stephanie.Sullivan@LIFE.edu
770-426-2632
Brent Russell, M.S., D.C.
Research Faculty
BRussell@LIFE.edu
770-426-2641
Ron Hosek, Ph.D., D.C, MPH
Sr. Research Scientist
Ronald.Hosek@LIFE.edu
770-426-2659
Ed Owens Jr., M.S., D.C.
Sr. Research Scientist
Edward.Owens@LIFE.edu
612-419-2201
Research Scientist
EDrake@LIFE.edu
770-426-2636 x1635
Austin S. N. Garlinghouse
Research Lab Coordinator
Austin.Garlinghouse@LIFE.edu
770-426-2769
Maggie Sliwka, B.S., D.C.
Research Clinician
Margaret.Sliwka@LIFE.edu
770-426-2628
Angela Seckington, M.P.A.
Program Manager
Angela.seckington@life.edu
678-331-4527