Part II Reference Texts
The NBCE uses reference texts that are generally employed by the chiropractic colleges. This list of references is presented to assist you in preparing for NBCE examinations; however, study of the following references will not guarantee that you will pass NBCE examinations. Moreover, this list is not comprehensive and does not imply that references not included on this list are inappropriate or of lesser value or quality than references that are included.
General Diagnosis
Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., Stewart, R. W. (2023). Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination (10th ed.). Edinburgh; Elsevier.
Bickley, L. S. (2021). Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (13th ed.). Philadelphia; Wolters Kluwer.
Fischbach, F. T., Fischbach, M.A., Stout, K.. (2022). A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (11th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
LeBlond, R. F., Brown, D. D., Suneja, M., & Szot, J. F. (2020). DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Pagana, K. D., Pagana, T. J., Pagana TN. (2022). Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (7th ed.). Edinburgh; Elsevier.
Papadakis, M.A., McPhee, S.J., & Rabow, M.W. (2023). Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2023 (62nd ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill Medical.
Porter, R. S., & Kaplan, J. L. (2018). The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (20th ed.). Whitehouse Station; Merck Research Laboratories.
NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL DIAGNOSIS
Blumenfeld, H. (2022). Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases (3rd ed.). Sunderland; Sinauer Association Inc..
Cipriano, J. J. (2010). Photographic Manual of Regional Orthopaedic and Neurological Tests (5th ed.). Philadelphia; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Cramer, G. D., & Darby, S. A. (2014). Clinical Anatomy of the Spine, Spinal Cord, and ANS (3rd ed.). St. Louis; Mosby.
Evans, R. C. (2009). Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment (3rd ed.). St. Louis; Mosby.
Foreman, S.M. & Croft, A.C. (2002). Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome (3rd ed.). Baltimore; Lippencott, Williams & Wilkins.
Fuller, G. (2020). Neurological Examination Made Easy (6th ed.). Edinburgh; Elsevier.
Greenburg, D. A., Aminoff, M. J., & Simon, R. P. (2021). Clinical Neurology (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Haldeman, S. (Ed.) (2005). Principles and Practice of Chiropractic (3rd ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill Medical.
Hoppenfield, J.D., Hoppenfeld, S. (2018). Orthopaedic Neurology: A Diagnostic Guide to Neurologic Levels (2nd ed.). Philadelphia; Wolters Kluwer.
Hoppenfeld, S. (2014). Physical Examination of the Spine and Extremities. Edinburgh; Pearson International.
Magee, D. J., Manske, R.C. (2021). Orthopedic Physical Assessment (7th ed.). Philadelphia; Elsevier.
Michaud, T. C. (2011). Human Locomotion: Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders. Newton, MA; Newton Biomechanics.
Porter, R. S., & Kaplan, J. L. (2018). The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (20th ed.). Whitehouse Station; Merck Research Laboratories.
Skinner, H. B., & McMahon, P. J. (2021). Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Orthopedics (6th ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill.
Souza, T. A. (2016). Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms (5th ed.). Sudbury; Jones & Bartlett.
Waxman, S. G. (2020). Clinical Neuroanatomy (29th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Bushong, S. C. (2021). Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection (12th ed.). St. Louis; Elsevier.
Marchiori, D. M. (2014). Clinical Imaging: With Skeletal, Chest and Abdominal Pattern Differentials (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
Taylor, J. A. M., Hughes, T. H., & Resnick, D. (2010). Skeletal Imaging: Atlas of the Spine and Extremities. (2nd ed.). Philadelpha; Saunders
Yochum, T. R., & Rowe, L. J. (2005). Essentials of Skeletal Radiology (Vols. 1-2) (3rd ed.). Baltimore; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
PRINCIPLES OF CHIROPRACTIC
Bergman, T. F., & Peterson, D. H. (2011). Chiropractic Technique: Principles and Procedures (3rd ed.). St. Louis; Mosby.
Gatterman, M. I. (2005). Foundations of Chiropractic: Subluxation (2nd ed.). St. Louis; Mosby.
Haldeman, S. (2005). Principles and Practice of Chiropractic (3rd ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill Medical.
Leach, R. A. (2004). The Chiropractic Theories: A Textbook of Scientific Research (4th ed.). Baltimore; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Redwood, D., & Cleveland, C., III (2003). Fundamentals of Chiropractic. St. Louis; Mosby.
CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE
Anrig, C. A., & Plaugher, G. (2023). Pediatric Chiropractic. (3rd ed.). Baltimore; Wolters Kluwer.
Bergman, T. F., & Peterson, D. H. (2011). Chiropractic Technique: Principles and Procedures (3rd ed.). St. Louis; Mosby.
Cox, J. M. (2011). Low Back Pain: Mechanism, Diagnosis and Treatment (7th ed.). Baltimore; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Davies, N. J. (2010). Chiropractic Pediatrics: A Clinical Handbook (2nd ed.). Edinburgh; Churchill Livingstone.
Donnelly, J.M., Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C., Finnegan, M., Freeman, J.L. (2019). Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (3rd ed.). Philadelphia; Wolters Kluwer.
Foreman, S.M., & Croft, A.C. (2002). Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome (3rd ed.). Baltimore; Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
Haldeman, S. (2005). Principles and Practice of Chiropractic (3rd ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill Medical.
Haneline, M. T., & Meeker, W.C. (2011). Introduction to Public Health for Chiropractors. Sudbury; Jones & Bartlett.
Hawk, C., & Evans, W. (2013). Health Promotion and Wellness: An Evidence-Based Guide to Clinical Preventive Services. (1st ed). Philadelphia; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Health.gov (2020). Healthy People 2030, HealthyPeople.gov (1st ed.). Washington, DC; U.S. Government Printing Office.
Ladenheim, C. J., Sherman, R. P., & Sportelli, L. (2001). Professional Chiropractic Practice. Palmerton; PracticeMakers Products.
Liebenson, C. (2020). Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach (3rd ed.). Philadelphia; Wolters Kluwer.
Seabert, D.M., McKenzie, J. F., Pinger, R. R. (2022). An Introduction to Community and Public Health (10th ed.). Burlington, MA; Jones and Barlett
Michaud, T. C. (2011). Human Locomotion: Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders. Newton, MA; Newton Biomechanics.
Souza, T. A. (2016). Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms (5th ed.). Sudbury; Jones and Barlett
ASSOCIATED CLINICAL SCIENCES
(2020). Dorland’s (32nd ed.). Philadelphia; Elsevier.
American Heart Association (2020). Basic Life Support (Provider Manual). Dallas; American Heart Association.
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5-TR (5th ed.). Washington, DC; American Psychiatric Press.
American Red Cross (2011). CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers: Handbook (4th ed.). San Bruno; Staywell.
Anrig, C. A., & Plaugher, G. (2023). Pediatric Chiropractic. (3rd ed.). Baltimore; Wolters Kluwer.
Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S. & Stewart, R. W. (2023). Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination (10th ed.). Edinburgh; Elsevier.
Beers, M. H. (2004). The Merck Manual of Health & Aging. Whitehouse Station; Ballantine Books.
Bickley, L. S. (2021). Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (13th ed.). Philadelphia; Wolters Kluwer.
Davies, N. J. (2010). Chiropractic Pediatrics: A Clinical Handbook (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
DeCherney, A. H, Nathan, L., Laufer, N., & Roman, A. S. (2019). Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology (12th ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill Medical.
Feldman, M., & Christensen, J. (2020). Behavioral Medicine: a Guide for Clinical Practice (5th ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill.
Gleberzon, B. J. (2001). Chiropractic Care of the Older Patient. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Hay, W. W., Jr., Levin, M. J., Abzug, M. J., Bunik, M. (2022). Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Pediatrics (26th ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill Medical.
Ladenheim, C. J., Sherman, R. P., & Sportelli, L. (2001). Professional Chiropractic Practice. Palmerton; PracticeMakers Products.
Limmer, D., O’Keefe, M. F., & Dickinson, E. T. (2016). Emergency Care (13th ed.). Upper Saddle River; Prentice Hall
Olson, K. R., Smollin, C.G. (2022). Poisoning & Drug Overdose (8th ed.). New York; McGraw-Hill.
Porter, R. S., & Kaplan, J. L. (2018). The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy (20th ed.). Whitehouse Station; Merck Research Laboratories.
Scott, R. W. (2013). Legal, Ethical, and Practical Aspects of Patient Care Documentation (4th ed.). Sudbury; Jones and Barlett.
Tarazi, F. I., & Schetz, J. A. (2005). Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders: From Bench to Bedside. Totowa; Humana Press.
Timiras, P. S. (2007). Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics (4th ed.). New York; Informa Healthcare.
Wiles, M., Williams, J., & Ahmad, K. (2011). Essentials of Dermatology for Chiropractors. Sudbury; Jones & Bartlett.
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