Robert Vining, D.C., D.H.Sc.
Associate Dean of Clinical Research, Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research
Research Interests
Translating evidence to facilitate clinical decision-making; Exploring effects of manual and other nonpharmacological therapies for musculoskeletal pain; Evidence-informed teaching and learning; Quality indicators for chiropractic care.
Research Keywords
spinal manipulation, musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment, integrated care
Education
- Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc.), Jefferson College of Health Sciences (Now Radford University)
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), Logan College of Chiropractic
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Logan College of Chiropractic
Certifications
Civil Rights, Title IX college investigator, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Recent Awards/Key Committees
- Research Affiliate, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Outstanding Scientific Paper Award, Association of Chiropractic Colleges, Research Agenda Conference. – 2022
- Steering Committee member: Interinstitutional Network for Chiropractic Research, a collaboration between Palmer College of Chiropractic, the Osher Center/Harvard University/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the Yale Center for Informatics
- Academician of the Year, American Chiropractic Association – 2019
- Research Poster Winner (North America Region), World Federation of Chiropractic, European Chiropractic Union 15th Biennial Congress – 2019
- Faculty of the Year, Palmer College of Chiropractic 2018
- Co-Author, Scott Haldeman Award for Outstanding Research, World Federation of Chiropractic 14th Biennial Congress – 2017
- Thelma Fordyce-Mack Awards, Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2013, 2014 (2), 2016, 2018, 2019
- Nominee, Faculty of the Year, Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2014, 2016
- Editorial Board, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
- Editorial Board, Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Funded Grants/Projects, 2011-Present
Chiropractic Care for Veterans: A Pragmatic Randomized Trial Addressing Dose Effects for cLBP
Co-Investigator
Thoracolumbar Fascia Mobility
Principal Investigator
Co-Management of Older Adults with Low Back Pain by Medical Physicians and Doctors of Chiropractic (COCOA)
Co-Investigator
Developmental Center for Clinical and Translational Science in Chiropractic (DCRCI) Project 1: Patient Response to Spinal Manipulation (PRiSM)
Co-Investigator
DCRCI Project 3: Cervical Distraction Sham Development: Translating from Basic to Clinical Studies
Co-Investigator
Collaborative Care for Veterans with Spine Pain and Mental Health Conditions (COCOV)
Co-Investigator
Kiernan Chiropractic Care in Rehabilitation at Crotched Mountain Specialty Hospital
Co-Principal Investigator
Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment for Low Back Pain, Military Readiness, and Smoking Cessation in Military Active Duty Personnel (ACT I)
Co-Investigator
ACT II: Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment Using Reaction and Response Times in Members of the Special Operation Forces
Co-Investigator
ACT III: Assessment of Chiropractic Treatment: Strength and Balance
Co-Investigator
Selected Publications
Developing an initial set of quality indicators for chiropractic care: A scoping review.
Author(s): Vining R, Smith J, Anderson B, Almquist Z, Wong D.
Publication: BMC Health Serv Res
Volume: 24
Page(s): 65
Year: 2024
Thoracolumbar fascia mobility and chronic low back pain: Phase 1 of a pilot and feasibility study assessing repeated measures and the influence of paraspinal muscle contraction.
Author(s): Vining R, Onifer S, Twist E, Ziegler AM, Corber L, Long C.
Publication: Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies
Volume: 34
Page(s): 19-27
Year: 2023
Thoracolumbar fascia mobility and chronic low back pain: Phase 2 of a pilot and feasibility study including multimodal chiropractic care.
Author(s): Vining R, Onifer S, Twist E, Ziegler AM, Corber L, Long C.
Publication: Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies
Volume: 34
Page(s): 19-27
Year: 2023
Current evidence for diagnosis of common conditions causing low back pain: systematic review and standardized terminology recommendations
Author(s): Vining R, Onifer S, Twist E, Ziegler AM, Corber L, Long C.
Publication: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
Volume: 30
Issue: 46
Page(s): 1-12
Year: 2022
Development of an evidence-based practical diagnostic checklist and corresponding clinical exam for low back pain
Author(s): Vining RD, Minkalis AL, Shannon ZK, Twist EJ
Publication: J Manipulative Physiol Ther
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Page(s): 665-676
Year: 2019
Development of a clinical decision aid for chiropractic management of common conditions causing low back pain in veterans: results of a consensus process
Author(s): Vining RD, Shannon ZK, Salsbury SA, Corber L, Minkalis AL, Goertz CM
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Page(s): 677-693
Year: 2019
