Center for Clinical Evidence
Evidence and clinical resources for NYSCA members
The Clinical Practice Committee of the New York State Chiropractic Association supports high standards in clinical care, evidence-informed practice and professional education. The Center for Clinical Excellence brings together member-exclusive research publications, clinical tools and educational resources to support informed decision- making and high-quality patient care.
Your NYSCA Membership Opens More Doors
Some professional resources featured in the Center for Clinical Excellence are available through NYSCA's organizational memberships and strategic partnerships. if you encounter a featured resource that appears restricted when you try to access it, contact the NYSCA Central Office. When the resource is available through NYSCA's organizational access, our team may be able to obtain it on your behalf and send it directly to you.
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Contact NYSCA at
518-785-6346 or
info@nysca.com.
Clinical Compass Evidence Center
Included with your NYSCA membership
NYSCA members receive complimentary access to the Clinical Compass Evidence Center, providing curated research summaries, annotated bibliographies and clinical decision-support resources designed to help clinicians find, understand and apply current evidence in everyday practice.
Access instructions and the current coupon code are available on the Clinical Compass benefit page.
See curated clinical evidence
Quick summaries & key takeaways
Save & organize what matter
Apply evidence in everyday practice
Member Publications & Reference Resources
Chiropractic Scientific Review
The Chiropractic Scientific Review is a 232-page compilation of peer-reviewed research abstracts addressing the safety, effectiveness, validity and cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care.
This publication reflects chiropractic research available at the time it was compiled and is maintained here as a historical research reference.
International Perspectives on Spinal Cord Injury
This comprehensive reference report examines spinal cord injury from a global perspective, including epidemiology, prevention, rehabilitation, health policy and the social and economic impacts of spinal cord injury.
The report also offers recommendations aimed at improving prevention, care, participation and quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injury.
View the Report →
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
F4CP Group Membership is a NYSCA Member Privilege
Through the NYSCA's group membership with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), NYSCA members have access to an extensive collection of educational, research, pateint communication, and practice resources.
Looking for a resource you can't access?
F4CP offers resources at several membership levels, and some materials may appear restricted when accessed directly through the F4CP website. If you are a NYSCA member looking for a specific F4CP resource that is not available at your individual access level, contact the NYSCA Central Office. When the resource is available through NYSCA's group membership, our team can obtain it and send it directly to you.
Featured Resources for NYSCA Members
Explore selected resources available directly through the NYSCA. These materials provide patient-friendly, evidence-informed information about chiropractic care, health, and wellness across different stages of life.
Explore more from the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
Browse by resource type or explore ready-made toolkit packets.
White Papers & eBooks
In-depth educational and evidence-informed resources
Brochures & Patient Materials
Ready-to-use materials for patient and community education
Posters & Infographics
Visual resources for your office, social channels, and outreach.
Toolkits
Collections of related materials to support a campaign, audience, or practice initiative.
Prefer Something Ready to Use?
Marketing Implementation Toolkits
F4CP's Marketing Implementation Toolkits bring related materials together around a specific audience, campaign, or practice goal.
Topics include physician referrals, military outreach, health clubs, workplace outreach, patient reactivation, and more.
Opioid Toolkit Series
The Foundation has also developed a series of opioid education toolkits designed to support chiropractic’s role in addressing the opioid crisis and promoting non-pharmacologic pain management.
Opioid Toolkit 1.0: Safer Alternatives for Chronic Pain Management
Resources highlighting conservative and non-pharmacologic approaches to chronic pain management.
Opioid Toolkit 2.0: Safer Alternatives for Pain Management
Educational resources supporting conversations about alternatives to opioid-based approaches to pain management.
Opioid Toolkit 3.0: Chiropractic Care as a Recognized Option in the Opioid Epidemic
Resources examining chiropractic care and its potential role as part of a broader non-pharmacologic approach to pain management.
Looking for Current Research & Clinical Guidelines?
NYSCA's Research & Evidence-Informed Practice Center provides public access to curated research by topic, clinical guidelines, research databases and other evidence resources. Explore research related to low back pain, neck pain, headache, safety, healthcare utilization, pain management and other areas relevant to chiropractic practice.
Additional Clinical Reference Resources
- Chiropractic & Manual Therapies - BioMedCentral.com
- HealthCentral - Back Pain
- International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Merck Manual
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - Weekly Edition
- Radiology Department at University of Washington
- RxList - The Internet Drug Index
- National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine - National Institute for Health
- Spine-health.com
- MEDLINEplus
About the Center for Clinical Excellence
The Center for Clinical Excellence is maintained by the New York State Chiropractic Association with guidance from its Clinical Practice Committee. Resources are provided for professional education and reference and should be considered in the context of individual patient circumstances, applicable professional standards and the clinician's independent professional judgment.
Last reviewed: September 2026