Chiropractic History Journal Paper #1

"The Machines and Tools of Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead." Chiropractic History Journal. Volume 27 Number 2. pp. 55-58. Winter 2007. Matthew Amman

Abstract:
While important research on the history of chiropractic machines has been published, relatively little attention has been paid to its heterogeneous acceptance. Technology's role in chiropractic split according to the philosophical assertions of straights and mixers; however, a review of the instruments used by one of the most prominent men in the field, Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead (1898-1978) illustrates that state law played a role. His embrace of machines reflects the profession's emerging cultural identity toward techno-scientific within legislative constraints and the pursuit of clinical competency.

Key Words:
Clarence Gonstead, Technology, Neurocalometer, Nervoscope, Viking X-Ray Machine, Versubtec, Full-spine cassettes, Cameron Heartometer, Gonstead equipment, Wisconsin Chiropractic Law

Chiropractic History Journal Paper #2

A Profession Seeking Clinical Competency: The Role of the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique. Matthew Amman

Abstract:
The Palmer School of Chiropractic was in a clinical conundrum after the death of its iconoclastic leader B.J. Palmer. The school had left full-spine chiropractic in the 1930s when Palmer perpetuated his upper-cervical specific Hole-In-One Technique. In 1961, the Gonstead Chiropractic Technique resurrected full-spine chiropractic at the flagship school and became the cornerstone of the school's technique curriculum. This paper reviews the history of this name-brand chiropractic technique to add to our understanding of early chiropractic education.

Key Words:
Technique, Education, Clarence Gonstead, Gonstead, Hole-In-One, B J Palmer, Herbert Himes, Ted Markham, Phyllis Markham, Lee Vogel, Alex Cox, Doug Cox, David Palmer, Jerry McAndrews, Clay Thompson, Richard Cranwell, Larry Troxell, John Thatcher, Gary Pennebaker

Chiropractic History. Volume 28 No. 2 Winter 2008. pp. 81-91