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ICPA Research Publications 2025-26

See all research publications from ICPA, 2025-26

Publications

Pediatrics

  1. Positive Health Outcomes Following Chiropractic Care in an Infant with Birth Trauma, Clavicular Fracture, Subluxation, and Breastfeeding Dysfunction: A Case Report & Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic, Volume 2025. May 27, 2025. Andrew Dorough DC, DACCP & Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD. Abstract
  2. Birth Trauma, Vertebral Subluxation, Feeding Dysfunction & Early Infant Health Challenges: A Retrospective Analysis of 145 Infants Under Chiropractic Care. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic, Volume 2026. July 1, 2026. Andrew Dorough, DC, DACCP & Joel Alcantara, DC PhD. Abstract

Pregnancy

  1. Perinatal Quality of Life and Depression Risk in Pregnant Women Receiving Chiropractic Care: A Retrospective Analysis using EPDS and PROMIS-29. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic, Volume 2025 ~ June 10, 2025. John Edwards, DC, DACCP, Allison Union, BS, Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD (C). Abstract
  2. Chiropractic Care and the Facilitation of Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC): A Case Series & Systematic Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~  February 9, 2026 ~ Volume 2026. Pamela Stone DC, DACCP & Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD. Abstract
  3. Resolution of MRI Confirmed Breech Presentation and Pelvic Girdle Pain in a Pregnant Woman Undergoing Chiropractic Care: A Case Report & Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~  October 6, 2025 ~ Volume 2025. Megan Stavalone DC, CACCP & Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD. Abstract
  4. Resolution of Breech Lie through Chiropractic, Webster Technique and Midwifery Co-Management: Overcoming Anatomical Barriers in Breech Pregnancy. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~ June 30, 2025 ~ Volume 2025. Kristen Hosaka DC, CACCP & Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD. Abstract
  5. The Chiropractic Care of Pregnant Women with Twins: A Case Series & Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~ February 19, 2025  ~ Volume 2025. Carolyne Hiebert, DC & Joel Alcantara, DC, PhD. Abstract