James Brantingham BM, BS, DC, Ph.D. (Retired)

Positions and Honors

• 1983-1996 Private Practice of Chiropractic in Thousand Oaks, California 
• 1996-1999   Lecturer (Clinical) Department of Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, South Africa.
• 2000-2002   Senior Lecturer (Clinical),Program of Chiropractic, University of Surrey,  Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) 
• 2003-2004   Private Practice (part-time) of Chiropractic in Westlake Village, California
• 2003-2004   Associate ProfessorSouthern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California
• 2004-2011   Associate Professor Cleveland University and Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles (CCCLA)
• 2005-2011   Director of Research, Cleveland University, Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles (Cleveland Chiropractic LA had consolidated with College University, Kansas City & currently continues from 2011 – representing CCCLC and CCCKC as well as Cleveland University)  
• 2010 Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, 6150
• 2011-2012   Consultant: Palmer College of Chiropractic; Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters
• 2011-2015   Tong and Associates – Continuing Education (medical and chiropractic) 17931 Calle Los Arboles, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (626) 383-5754
• 2014 Adjunct Faculty: Clinical Sciences Logan University  

Other Experience and Professional Memberships

1993-Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) for the State of California (Workers Compensation)

1996-1999 Research Supervisor for candidates for Masters in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa

1996- 2005 Clinical duties: Supervision of interns in above college and university chiropractic clinics                          

1999-External examiner for Master’s Degree research – Durban Institute of Technology

2000 -Research supervisor for candidates for Masters in Science: Chiropractic, University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom 

2006- Adjunct Research Faculty, Durban University of Technology, South Africa Continuing education lecturer (for SCUHS; CCCLA; Tong and Associates; DUT)

2007- Team Lead for a: literature synthesis – manipulative therapy of lower extremity conditions (draft). A systematic review by the Research Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters

Hospital Experience:

1997 Supervised DUT Chiropractic Clinic at Kimberly Government Hospital Northern Cape Province, SA

Editorial Advisory Board Member (or Reviewer) For Peer-Reviewed Journals:

1998- Chiropractic History Journal 

2002- European Journal of Chiropractic

2006– Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

2005- Clinical Chiropractic (reviewer) 

2007- Chiropractic and Manual Therapies (reviewer)

2011- Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (reviewer)

2011- Clinical Interventions in Aging – (reviewer)

2013- Rheumatology (reviewer)

2014- Complimentary Therapy in Medicine (reviewer)

Honors

2001  F.C.C: Fellow Royal College of Chiropractors (formerly of the United Kingdom)

2006- Adjunct Research Faculty: Durban University of Technology

2007- Adjunct Research Faculty: Macquarie University

2009- Adjunct Associate Professor: Discipline of Chiropractic, School of Health Professions, Murdoch University, Australia

2010 CCGPP – Honored through a Proclamation by the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters 5-25-2010 for a systematic review –see below: (http://www.ccgpp.org/view.htm)

A. Books Published.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19748405/

The Gospel of Philip. by James Brantingham (2017) Amazon Digital Services LLC. Seattle, WA. Paperback and Kindle. ASIN: B06XY2J951 (as a Paperback and Kindle)

Holy Wisdom and the Logos of God (as a Paperback and Kindle):

Holy Wisdom and the Logos of God by James Brantingham (2021) The Four Lost Apocryphal Christian Gospels: The Gospel of Truth. The Gospel of Philip. The Gospel of Thomas & The Gospel of Mary With the Secret Revelation of John. Pub. Apple Books. Amazon Kindle. ISBN: 9798528366678  ASIN: B083H5X6T9 

A Gospel of the Hebrews. by James Brantingham. © (2023) The Untold Gospel: Matthew’s Lost Hebrew Manuscript and Its Legacy. Kindle Edition ASIN: B0CGYCSHP9 and Paperback ISBN 9798865345121

Textbook: Hip Osteoarthritis. Manipulative & Multimodal Therapy with Rehabilitation. The latest research and what it means to you by James W. Brantingham DC, PhD. Vol 1. Thousand Oaks: Tree-Castle; Oct 2013.

B. A selection of scientific peer-reviewed research and publications: 

[to see journals below these enter in search engine the Pubmed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov …etc.]

Brantingham, JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Pribicevic M, Robb A, Pollard H, Tong V, Korporaal C. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Mar-Apr 2013;36(3):143-201. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23697915/

1st Systematic Review of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the treatment of Common Upper Extremity Disorders and Injuries (Including the: Elbow, Wrist, Hand & TMJ) in the History of Medicine.

Goertz CM, Pohlman KA, Vining RD, Brantingham JW, Long CR. Patient-centered outcomes of high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation for low back pain: a systematic review. Journal of electromyography and kinesiology: official journal of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. Oct 2012;22(5):670-691. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22534288/

The First Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip in the History of Chiropractic (and published in a top medical journal)

Parkin-Smith G, Norman IJ, Briggs E, Wood T, Angier E, Brantingham JW. A Structured Protocol of Evidence-Based Conservative Care Compared to Usual Care for Acute Non-Specific Low Back Pain – A Randomised Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012;93(1):11-20. 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22200382/

Brantingham JW, Cassa T, Bonnefin D, Jensen M, Globe G, Hicks M, Korporaal C. Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011;34(5):314-346 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21640255/

1st Systematic Review of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the treatment of  Common Shoulder Injuries and Disorders in the History of Medicine. Manual Therapy (looking at all types – not just High-Velocity Thrust, since Doctors of Chiropractic have historically used and today use both): “Mobilization” or “Manipulation” with and without exercise) of the shoulder for some common Shoulder Injuries and Disorders (including “mobilization” not just thrust) is now considered an “Evidenced Based Treatment In Medicine”

du Plessis M, Zipfel B, Brantingham J, Parkin-Smith, G. F., Birdsey, P., Globe, G., Cassa, T. K. Manual, and manipulative therapy compared to night splint for symptomatic hallux abducto valgus: an exploratory randomized clinical trial. Foot (Edinb). Jan 13 2011;21(2):71-77.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21640255/.

Guiry S, Brantingham J, Kretzmann H, Globe G, Kite V. A pilot study of the efficacy of a conservative chiropractic protocol using graded mobilization, manipulation, and ice in the treatment of symptomatic hallux abductovalgus bunions. Clin Chiropr 2005;8:117-33.

2nd of two Randomized Controlled Trials of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the Treatment of Pain in Hallux Abducto Valgus (Bunions) in the History of Medicine. This has helped to significantly change the practice of Medicine

de Luca K, Pollard H, Brantingham J, Globe G, Cassa T. A randomized controlled trial of chiropractic management of the lower limb kinetic chain for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: a study protocol. J Chiropr Med. 2011;10(2):86-92. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22014862/

Brantingham JW, Globe G, Cassa T, Globe D, DeLuca K, Pollard H, Lee F, Bates C, Jensen M, Mayer S, Korporaal C. A single-group pre-test post-test design using full kinetic chain manipulative therapy with rehabilitation in the treatment of 18 patients with hip osteoarthritis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. July/August 2010;33(6):445-457. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20732582/

de Luca K, Pollard H, Brantingham JW, Globe G, Cassa T. Chiropractic management of the kinetic chain for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: an Australian case series. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. July/August 2010;33(6):474-479. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20732585/

Brantingham JW, Globe G, Cassa T, Globe D, Pollard H, Lee F, Bates C, Jensen M, Mayer S, Korporaal C, de Luca K. A single-group pre-test post-test design using full kinetic chain manipulative therapy with rehabilitation in the treatment of 27 patients with hip osteoarthritis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Jul-Aug 2010;33(6):445-57. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.06.005. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20732582/

Joseph LC, de Busser N, Brantingham JW, Globe GA, Cassa T, Korporaal C, Bonello R.  The comparative effect of muscle energy technique vs. manipulation for the treatment of chronic recurrent ankle sprain. J Amer Chiropr Assoc. Oct 2010;47(7):8-22. (In Brantingham LExtr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

1st Randomized Controlled Trials of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) using “Muscle Energy” (Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine) in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Pain in the History of Medicine (R. Bonello DO, Osteopath, participated.)

Brantingham JW, Globe G, Jensen M, Cassa T, Globe D, Price J, Mayer SN, Lee F. A pilot study comparing two chiropractic protocols for patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Sep 2009;32(7):536-548. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19748405/

Brantingham JW, Globe G, Pollard H, Hicks M, Korporaal C, Hoskins W. Manipulative therapy of lower extremity conditions: expansion of a literature review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009;32(1):53-57.^  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19121464/

^Chosen by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): National Guideline Clearinghouse (www.guideline.gov)

First Chiropractic Systematic Review on Manual Therapy on Lower Extremity injuries and disorders ever chosen to be displayed by the United States Government 

Globe G, Redwood D, Brantingham JW, Hawk C, Terre L, Globe D, Mayer S. Improving preventive health services training in chiropractic colleges part II: enhancing outcomes through improved training and accountability processes. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Jul-Aug 2009;32(6):453-462   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19712788/                                    

Evans MW, Jr., Ramcharan M, Ndetan H, Floyd R, Globe G, Pfefer M, Brantingham, J. Hand hygiene and treatment table sanitizing in chiropractic teaching institutions: results of an education intervention to increase compliance. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Jul-Aug 2009;32(6):469-476. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19712790/

Talmage G, Korporaal C, Brantingham JW. An exploratory mixed-method study to determine factors that may affect satisfaction levels of athletes receiving chiropractic care in a non-clinic setting. J Chiropr Med. June 2009;8(2):62-71 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19646388/ 

Globe G, Redwood D, Brantingham JW, Hawk C, Terre L, Globe D, Mayer S. Improving preventive health services training in chiropractic colleges part II: enhancing outcomes through improved training and accountability processes. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Jul-Aug 2009;32(6):453-462 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19712788/

Brantingham JW, Globe G, Tong V, Bates CC, Jukes J, Van-Houten C, Doorly K. Diversified chiropractic adjusting and management in the treatment of 5 clinically diagnosed meniscus injury patients with MRI imaging in 4 cases. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2008 July;45(5):11-24. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

1st Case Series of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the treatment of 5 clinically diagnosed meniscus injured patients in the History of Medicine

Fish D, Kretzmann H, Brantingham JW, Globe G, Korporaal C, Moen J. A randomized clinical trial to determine the effect of combining a topical capsaicin cream and knee joint mobilization in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2008 Aug;45(6):8-16. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

One of the 1st Four Randomized Controlled Trials of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in the History of Chiropractic.

Rainbow DM, Weston JP, Brantingham JW, Globe G, Lee F.  A prospective, clinical trial comparing chiropractic manipulation and exercise therapy vs. chiropractic mobilization and exercise therapy for the treatment of patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis/frozen shoulder. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2008 Sept-Oct;45(7):12-28 (In Brantingham J et al. Sys Rev ManTher for Shoulder Pain and Disorders https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21640255/)

One of the first Randomized Controlled Trials of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen Shoulder in the history of Chiropractic

Atkinson, M. Matthews R, Brantingham JW, Globe G, Cassa T, Bonnefin D, Korporaal C. A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of shoulder manipulation vs. placebo in the treatment of shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tendinopathy. J Amer Chiropr Assoc. Dec 2008 45(9):11-26 (In Brantingham J et al. Sys Rev ManTher for Shoulder Pain and Disorders https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21640255/)

One of the first Randomized Controlled Trials of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen Shoulder in the History of Chiropractic

Govender N, Kretzmann H, Price J, Brantingham J, Globe G. A single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of manipulation and mobilization in the treatment of Morton’s neuroma. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2007 Apr;44(3):9-18. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

The first Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Morton’s neuroma in the History of Medicine’ This treatment is considered one of the two best evidenced-based “conservative treatments of Morton’s Neuroma that exists per Metaanalysis. This has changed the practice of medicine.

See: Medical Meta-analysis and Medical RCT below (in the Prestigious Medical Journals that include – Govender N, …Brantingham, J. et al., manipulation, and mobilization for Morton’s Neuroma 2007 RCT): J Foot Ankle Res; Int J Environ)

Matthews BG, Hurn SE, Harding MP, Henry RA, Ware RS. The effectiveness of non-surgical interventions for common plantar digital compressive neuropathy (Morton’s neuroma): a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Foot Ankle Res. 2019 Feb 13;12:12. doi: 10.1186/s13047-019-0320-7. PMID: 30809275; PMCID: PMC6375221. (note: Govender RCT is primary Manual Therapy RCT in this Meta-analysis)

Biz C, Stecco C, Fantoni I, Aprile G, Giacomini S, Pirri C, Ruggieri P. Fascial Manipulation Technique in the Conservative Management of Morton’s Syndrome: A Pilot Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jul 27;18(15):7952. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18157952. PMID: 34360245; PMCID: PMC8345745.

Brantingham JW, Chang MN, Gendreau DF, Price J. The effect of chiropractic adjusting, exercises, and modalities on a 32-year old professional male golfer with hallux rigidus: a case report. Clin Chiropr 2007 June;10(2):91-96 (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

Brantingham JW, Adams KJ, Cooley  JR, Globe D, Globe G. A Preliminary, Single-Blind Study to Determine Risk and Association Between Navicular Drop, Calcaneal Eversion and Low Back Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2007 June;30:380-385

Köhne E, Jones A, Korporaal C, Price JL, Brantingham JW, Globe G. A prospective, single-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial of the effects of manipulation on proprioception and ankle dorsiflexion in a chronic recurrent ankle sprain. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2007 Jul;44(5):7-17. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

Munday SL, Jones A, Brantingham JW, Globe G, Jensen M, Price J. A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of chiropractic shoulder girdle adjustment in the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2007 Aug;44 (6):6-15 

Stakes NM, Myburgh C, Brantingham JW, Moyer RJ, Jensen M, Globe G. A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial to Determine Efficacy of Combined Spinal Manipulation and Patella Mobilization Compared to Patella Mobilization Alone in the Conservative Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2006 Sept-Oct;43(7):11-18. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

One of Four (of the first) Randomized Controlled Trials of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the Treatment of Patello-Femoral Knee (knee-cap) Pain in the History of Chiropractic.

Brantingham JW, Gilbert  JL, Shaik J. Globe G. Saggital plane blockage of the foot, ankle and hallux and foot alignment-prevalence and association with low back pain. J Chiropr Med 2006;5(4):123-127. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19674683/

Brantingham JW, Williams AN, Parkin-Smith G, Weston P, Wood T. A controlled, prospective pilot study into the possible effects of chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip. Euro J Chiropr 2003;51:149-166  (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

Dimou ES, Brantingham JW, Wood T.  A randomized, controlled trial (with blinded observer) of chiropractic manipulation and Achilles stretching vs orthotics for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. J Amer Chiropr Assoc Sept 2004;41(9):32-42  (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

Tucker M, Brantingham JW, Myburg C. The relative effectiveness of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (meloxicam) versus manipulation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Euro J Chiropr 2003;50(3):163. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

Taylor KE, Brantingham JW. An investigation into the effect of exercise combined with patella mobilization/manipulation in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome. Euro J Chiropr 2003;51:5-17. (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

Marie Allen M, Brantingham JW, Menezes A. Stretching as an adjunct to chiropractic manipulation of chronic neck pain – before, after or not at all. Euro J Chiropr 2003;50(2):41-52  

Brantingham JW, Wood T, Parkin-Smith G, Van der Meulen A, Weston P. The inter-examiner reliability of the circumduction test for general foot mobility/joint dysfunction. J Amer Chiropr Assoc 2003;40(5)32-39 

Petersen SL, Brantingham JW, Kretzmann HM. The efficacy of chiropractic adjustment in the treatment of primary metatarsalgia. Euro J Chiropr 2003;49(3)267-279 (In Brantingham Low. Extr. 2012 Sys. Rev): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22325966/

The First Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Metatarsalgia in the History of Medicine.

Brantingham JW, Wood T. Hallux rigidus – a case report. J Chiropr Med 2002;1(1): 31-37 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19674557/

Moodley M, Brantingham JW. The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation and ultrasound in mechanical pain: Pilot study. J Chiropr Med. Autumn 2002;1(4):184-188.

Rowlands B, Brantingham JW. The efficacy of patella mobilization in patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome.  JNMS 1999;7(4):142-149. (Included in Stefanick GF.) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17549103/

The First (Pello J, Brantingham JW) Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) – without any other treatment such as exercise in the Treatment of Patellofemoral (knee cap) pain in the History of Medicine.

Pellow J, Brantingham JW. The efficacy of adjusting the ankle in the treatment of subacute and chronic grade I and II ankle inversion sprain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001;24:17-24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11174691/

The First Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy (manipulation or mobilization) in the Treatment of Chronic Ankle Pain in the History of Medicine. This too, and has changed the practice of medicine

Coetzer D, Brantingham J, Nook B. The relative effectiveness of piroxicam compared to manipulation in the treatment of acute grades 1 and 2 inversion ankle sprains. JNMS 2001;9(1):1-12 

The First Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Ankle Pain in the History of Chiropractic. This too, and has changed the practice of medicine

Brantingham J, Snyder W, Dishman R, Hubka M, Brown R, Brantingham C, Markham D. Plantar fasciitis.  Chiropr Techn 1992; 4(3):75-78  

Brantingham JW, Hubka MJ, Snyder WR, Diballa S, Wilke P, Biedebach D. Interexaminer Reliability of palpation for foot and ankle tenderness, a pilot study.  JNMS 1995; 3:188-191 

Brantingham JW. Snyder WR. From Africa to Africa. Chiropr Hist. 1999;19(1):53-59

Hubka MJ, Hall TA, Taylor JA, Mark A. Hubka MA, Brantingham JW.  A New Look at the Classification of Headaches. Chiropr Techn 1994;6 (20) 49-56 5 

Brantingham JW, Hubka MJ, Snyder WR, Wilke PA, Wong J, Brantingham CR, Diballa SD. Chiropractic management of Morton’s metatarsalgia (Morton’s neuroma): a review of 29 patients. Chiropr Techn 1994;6(2):61-66 Brantingham J, Snyder W, Dishman R, Hubka M, Brown R, Brantingham C, Markham D. Plantar fasciitis.  Chiropr Techn 1992; 4(3):75-78  (In Cashley et al Manipulation in the Treatment of Plantar Digital Neuralgia) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26257593/

Brantingham JW, Silverman JT, Deliman AD, Snyder WD, Wong J. Chiropractic management of Achilles tendonitis. JNMS 1994;2(2):52-55 

Keating JC, Brantingham JW, Donahue JH, Brown RA, Toomey WJ. A brief history of manipulative foot care in America. Chiropr Techn 1992;4(3):90-103  

Brantingham J, Snyder W, Dishman R, Hubka M, Brown R, Brantingham C, Markham D. Plantar fasciitis.  Chiropr Techn 1992; 4(3):75-78 

Brantingham JW, Snyder WR. Old dad chiro and extra vertebral manipulation. Chiropr Hist. 1992;12(2):8-9 

Brantingham JW, Snyder WR, Michaud T. Morton’s neuroma: diagnosis and treatment. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1991;14:317-22

Brantingham JW. A Critical Look at the Subluxation Hypothesis”, by James W. Brantingham. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1988;11(2):130-132

Brantingham JW. Still and Palmer: the impact of the first osteopath and the first chiropractor. Chiro Hist 1986;6:19-22

Brantingham JW. A survey of literature regarding the behavior, pathology, etiology, and nomenclature of the chiropractic lesion.  J Amer Chiropr Assoc 1985;19(8):65-68  (Winner – 3rd Place – Best Scientific Paper, Joint ACA-CCA Convention 1985 JACA)

INVITED PAPERS  (American Chiropractic Association):

1. J Brantingham JW, Globe G, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D. Managing patients with knee osteoarthritis. ACAnews. Jun 2010;6(6):24-27. 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Brantingham J, Rupert R, Khalsa P, Goertz C, Phillips R, Daniel D. “Exploring Research Funding Sources and Lessons Learned” (invited panel discussion). Association of Chiropractic Colleges-Research Agenda Conference, March 2009, Las Vegas NV

CONTRIBUTED PRESENTATIONS

1. Atkinson M, Matthews R, Brantingham JW, Globe G, Cassa T, Bonnefin D, Korporaal C. A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of shoulder manipulation vs. placebo in the treatment of shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tendinopathy. (Poster—winner of “best poster in category.”) World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial   Congress, Montreal, Quebec, April 2009
2. Brantingham JW, Globe G, Jensen M, Cassa T, Globe D, Price J, Mayer SN, Lee F. A pilot study comparing two chiropractic protocols for patellofemoral pain syndrome. (Poster) World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial Congress, Montreal, Quebec, April 2009.
3. Brantingham JW. Touro University Nevada, College of Health and Human Services, Manual Therapy in the treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis, Nevada May 6^th. Invited presentation to the Schools of Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine.    
4. Brantingham JW, Globe G, Tong V, Bates C, Jukes G. Diversified chiropractic adjusting in the treatment of MRI confirmed meniscus injury. Association of Chiropractic Colleges-Chiropractic Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC), Washington, DC, 2008.       
5. Globe G, Brantingham J, Mayer S, Hawk C, Terre L. Developing a program to enhance the clinical relevance of preventive health services training: Conceptual and program development issues. American Public Health Association 135^th (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, DC, 2007. 
6. Globe G, Brantingham J, Mayer S, Hawk C, Terre L. Enhancing the Clinical Relevance of Preventive Health Services Training: A Program Intervention and Evaluation. World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) 9^th Biennial    Congress and European Chiropractors Union 75^th Anniversary Convention Tivoli Marinotel, Vilamoura, Portugal, 2007.
7. Hardy K, Pollard H, Brantingham J, Cassa T, Globe G.Multi-modal management of the lower kinetic chain for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: an Australian case series. World Federation of Chiropractic Biennial Congress, Montreal, Quebec, April 2009. 
8. Kandhai S, Atkinson MJ, Cassa TK, Brantingham JW, Globe G.A. Retrospective cross sectional survey of extremity cases on record at the Durban University of Technology Chiropractic Day Clinic (1995-2005). World Federation of Chiropractic Biennial Congress, Montreal, Quebec, April 2009. 
9. Köhne E, Jones A, Korporaal C, Price J, Brantingham J, Globe G.A prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial of the effects of manipulation on proprioception and ankle dorsiflexion in chronic ankle instability syndrome. World Federation of Chiropractic 9^th Biennial Congress and European Chiropractors Union 75^th Anniversary Convention Tivoli Marinotel, Vilamoura, Portugal, 2007.

Platform Presentations for the WFC’s 11th Biennial Congress, Rio de Janeiro, April 7-9, 2011:

9. Brantingham JW, Parkin Smith, Cassa T, et al. Full kinetic chain manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise compared with targeted manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip – a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012  93(2):259-267.

10. Brantingham JW, Parkin Smith, Cassa T, et al. Full kinetic chain manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise compared with targeted manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip – a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012  93(2):259-267.

Poster  Presentations for the WFC’s 11th Biennial Congress, Rio de Janeiro, April 7-9, 2011:

11. du Plessis M, Zipfel B, Brantingham J, Parkin-Smith, G. F., Birdsey, P., Globe, G., Cassa, T. K. Manual and manipulative therapy compared to night splint for symptomatic hallux abducto valgus: an exploratory randomized clinical trial. Foot (Edinb). Jan 13 2011;21(2):71-77.

Brantingham J, Guiry S, Kretzmann H, Globe G, Kite V. A pilot study of the efficacy of a conservative chiropractic protocol using graded mobilization, manipulation, and ice in the treatment of symptomatic hallux abductovalgus bunions. Clin Chiropr 2005;8:117-33. In

This trial changed the practice of Physical Therapy, Podiatric Medicine and Medicine

12. Brantingham JW, Cassa T, Bonnefin D, Jensen M, Globe G, Hicks M, Korporaal C. Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011;34(5):314-34613.

13. Brantingham JW, Cassa TK, Globe G, Mayer S. Whither chiropractic extremity diagnosis and treatment? WFC’s 11th Biennial Congress, Rio de Janeiro, April 7-9, 2011

Grants: 

UniHealth Foundation, Los Angeles. Grant # 1447, $100,000.00 (2 years) awarded March 17 2008 for:

Full kinetic chain manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise compared with targeted manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip – a randomized controlled trial (completed and published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil

UniHealth has funded, in conjunction with CCCLA and the CCRC the hip OA study in Los Angeles; an international trial, concurrently run in the United States and Australia

Grants:                                                                                            

CCGPP 11 19 2011 The Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters awards Dr. James W. Brantingham (per CCGPP official Cheryl Hawk DC, PhD) a Grant to complete and publish further work on an upper extremity systematic review (the first completed in 2011 for shoulder is published in the JMPT, this second review covered the upper extremity and part of the upper quadrant or common elbow, wrist, hand, fingers and TMJ/TMD neuromusculoskeletal disorders). Published JMPT 2013 

Brantingham, JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Pribicevic M, Robb A, Pollard H, Tong V, Korporaal C. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. Mar-Apr 2013;36(3):143-201.

Grant:

NCMIC 2 10 2012 and the Cleveland Foundation Research Fund for:

Dwyer L, Parkin-Smith GF, Brantingham JW, Korporaal C, Cassa TK, Globe G, Bonnefin D, Tong V. Manual and Manipulative Therapy plus Exercise for Symptomatic Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A multi-centre, single-blind, randomised, comparative trial. Accepted for publication JMPT (2014)

Grant:

NCMIC 7 8 2014 and the Cleveland Foundation Research Fund for:

“Chiropractic care of Hallux Rigidus or Osteoarthritis of the Great Toe: an Adjustive Protocol with Rehabilitation – A pilot prospective case series with long-term follow up” Brantingham JW, Cassa T.

Grant: 

Cleveland Foundation Research Fund:  5 6 2011 funding approved for Lubbe Ankle RCT; Dr. Brantingham to act as co-supervisor and funding to improve methodology for:

Lubbe D, Lakhani E, Brantingham J, Parkin-Smith G, Cassa T, Globe G, Korporaal C. Manipulative therapy plus rehabilitation compared with rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability – an exploratory randomized comparative trial. Published J Manip Ther Physiol Ther Oct (2015)

As of 12-9-2010 UniHealth’s Final Report to us stated:

Dear Dr. Brantingham,

Thank you for submitting your final report for your Grant # 1447: Pilot randomized trial to assess manipulation on Hip Osteoarthritis (HOA). Ourreview of your report indicates that you have successfully completed all or the requirements of the grant. UniHealth Foundation now considers this grant closed. 

Sincerely,

Mary Odell, President

UniHealth Foundation                                                             

C. Research Support (IRB approved and registered, new RCTs and studies)

The Cleveland Foundation: Research Fund –(donations from alumni, faculty and others) allowed grants for a number of CCCLA and joint DUT-CCCLA or University of Johannesburg (UJ) – CCCLA  projects in combination with intramural funding from the respective colleges or universities: CCCLA, DUT and UJ.   

Joint DUT-CCCLA knee osteoarthritis and chronic ankle RCTs:    

Dwyer L, Brantingham J, (PI & Co-Supervisor), et al. The relative effectiveness of three full kinetic chain treatment protocols for osteoarthritis of the knee: Manual therapy,  rehabilitation and a combination thereof. CCCLA-DUT joint clinical RCT. Recruiting and treatment complete. Trial completed and paper submitted 2013                                          

Lubbe D (PI), Lakhani E (Supervisor), Brantingham J (Co-Supervisor & PI Los Angeles), Cassa T (Investigator). 

Conducted in 2010. The effectiveness of combined manipulation and rehabilitation versus rehabilitation only, in the management of chronic ankle instability. Trial complete; data analysis complete by statistician; dissertation 

completed and submitted for marking/ partial degree requirements; DUT-CCCLA joint RCT. Trial completed and paper submitted 2013

A joint UJ – CCCLA Hallux Abducto Valgus study: 

Du Plessis M, Zipfel B, Brantingham JW, Parkin-Smith GF, Birdsey P, Globe G, Cassa TK. Manual and manipulative therapy compared to night splint for symptomatic hallux abducto valgus: an exploratory randomized clinical trial. University of Johannesburg-CCCLA joint RCT. This study included a Podiatrist (Dr. Zipfel) in design, implementation and completion (including preparation of the manuscript). Additionally, a medical doctor and researcher, Dr. Parkin-Smith has been involved in the analysis of data and also in the final preparation of the manuscript. Published in: Foot and Ankle Research

Cleveland University and CCCLA projects:  

Prospective case series (CS) and studies (CS to proceed to the development of an RCT; IRB approved CCCLA):

Brantingham J, (PI), Cassa T. Chiropractic care for Hallux Rigidus: can an adjustive protocol combined with soft tissue and rehabilitation care and advice help a painful, stiff big toe due to osteoarthritis? A pilot study and prospective case series with assessment for improvement of HR and joint dysfunction. Recruitment began as of November 2010 -2012. Published see above.    

Brantingham J, Cassa T, (PI).  Pre-test, Post-test interexaminer reliability of restricted end range of motion or “motion palpation” study of dorsiflexion and axial elongation of the proximal 1^st MTPJ in Hallux Rigidus (November 2010-2011). MS in preparation 

Lecturing and clinical experience:

Module/Syllabus Organizer UniS: 

Physical examination 

Orthopedics 

Pharmacology & Toxicology 

Adjustive technique (manual and manipulative therapy &technique)

Medical Jurisprudence, Rights and obligations of health practitioners (Jurisprudence/Ethics)

Dermatology

Associated Clinical and Practice Aspects

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor: Research methodology/methods (undergraduate and graduate level)

Physical examination 

Clinical diagnosis

       

        Business aspects of practice

        Eye, ear, nose and throat conditions

        Dermatological conditions

        Pharmaceutical agents/pharmacology                                                                                                       

        Extremity Injuries diagnosis and treatment

Administration: Examinations Officer for the MSc (Chiro) program University of Surrey

Research: Master’s Degree Projects Supervisor at: – Durban University of Technology & Department of Chiropractic and at the University of Surrey, Program of Chiropractic

Clinical duties: Supervision of interns in Clinics in all the above Colleges and Universities                                              

Lecturer and researcher CCCLA:      

Research Methods/Methodology (CCCLA) present and continuing

Adjustive technique (CCCLA) lower extremity present and continuing 

Director of Research – design and implementation of clinical trials present and continuing (up to 2015).

• SUPERVISOR FOR SUCESSFUL

MASTERS DISSERTATIONS AT DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (A SELECTION OF) EXAMPLES     

                            FROM FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES          

1. Justin Pellow*           8)   Marie Broodryk
2. Denise Coetzer*       9)   Sarrah Hammond 
3. Shayan Petersen*   10)  Theo Fourie
4. Malany Moodly*       11)  Jonathan C. Perkins
5. Brett Rowlands      12)  Danella Lubbe*                                                       
6. Grant Webb  13)  Lauren Dwyer*                           
7. Cheryl Morris      14)   Katy Adams*
8. 15)  Evangelos Dimou*

* Dissertations that passed and that have been subsequently published in peer-reviewed journals    

• SUPERVISOR FOR MSc DISSERTATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY IN THE EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 
• (A SMALL NUMBER OF EXAMPLES OF PUBLISHED DISSERTATIONS):

1. Paul Marshall (successful)- The application of chiropractic in treating pediatric learning disabilities and developmental dyslexia  
2. Marie Allen* (successful) – Stretching as an adjunct to chiropractic manipulation of chronic mechanical neck pain – before, after or not at all?
3. Stephanie Glenn (successful) – The relative efficacy of chiropractic adjustment compared to placebo in the treatment of patients with plantar fasciitis – a pilot study 
4. Kathy Taylor* (successful) – An investigation into the effect of exercise combined with patella mobilisation in the treatment of patella femoral pain syndrome 
5. Anna Williams* (successful) – Chiropractic manipulative therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip 
6. Jill Dunlop (successful) –The possible effects of manipulation in treatment of chronic lateral inversion sprain 

* Dissertations that passed and that have been subsequently published in peer-reviewed journals    

References (phone numbers upon request):

Cheryl Hawk DC, PhD

Director of Clinical Research

Logan University

636-227-2100

cheryl.hawk@logan.edu

Gary Globe MBA, PhD

Senior Manager, Global Health Economics

Amgen

818‐635‐2983

gglobe@sbcglobal.net

Mario Pribicevic M Chiro, PhD

mariochiro@optusnet.com.au

Dr. Charmaine Korporaal

Head of Chiropractic Department Durban University or Technology

Durban South Africa

charmak@dut.ac.za

Dr. G. F. Parkin-Smith, MTech(Chiro), MBBS, MSc, DrHC

Hospital Medical Doctor, Qualified Chiropractor, Doctorate in Health Care

Fremantle & Rockingham Hospitals, Australia

Adjunct Associate Professor, Murdoch University, Australia

g.parkin.smith@gmail.com