Education:
Three and one-half years pre-professional schooling Iowa State University
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1980
Honors/Awards:
Graduated Summa Cum Laude Honors
Member Pi Tau Delta Chiropractic Honor Society
Professional Experience:
Private practice 36 years
Peer Review Panel, Chiropractic Research Journal, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Charter Member Academy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Organizations
Publications and Presentations:
Knutson G. Ecological Principles Behind Fire in the Forest. Ames Forester 1977;19-20
Knutson G. Student Corner. The Thrust 1980;3(1):20-2
Knutson G. A Scientific Basis for Chiropractic; part 1. The Digest of Chiropractic Economics 1980;22(4):78,79,81,124,125
Knutson G. A Scientific Basis for Chiropractic; part 2. The Digest of Chiropractic Economics 1980;22(5):54,55,57,58
Knutson G. Chiropractic Correction of Atlantoaxial Fixation. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1996;19(4):268-72
Knutson G. Atlas Laterality/Laterality & Rotation and the Angular Acceleration of the Head and Neck in Motor Vehicle Accidents. Chiropractic Research Journal 1996;3(3):11-19
Knutson G. Case Studies of Upper Cervical Adjusting Errors: the Possibility of Chiropractic Iatrogenesis. Chiropractic Research Journal 1996;3(3):20-24
Knutson G. Atlas Laterality/Laterality & Rotation and the Angular Acceleration of the Head and Neck in Motor Vehicle Accidents. Thirteenth Annual Upper Cervical Conference. Life University, Marietta Georgia, November 1996
Knutson G. Abnormal Upper Cervical Joint Alignment and the Neurologic Component of the Atlas Subluxation Complex. Chiropractic Research Journal 1997;IV(1):5-9
Knutson G. Thermal Asymmetry of the Upper Extremity in Scalenus Anticus Syndrome, Leg Length Inequality and Response to Chiropractic Adjustment. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1997 20(7):476-81
Knutson GA. [Letter] Upper cervical post x-ray reduction and its relationship to symptomatic improvement and spinal stability. Chiropr Res J 1997;4(2):42-3
Knutson GA. [Letter] Abnormal upper cervical joint alignment and the neurological component of the atlas subluxation complex. Chiropr Res J 1997;4(2):47-8
Knutson G. Tonic Neck Reflexes, Leg Length Inequality and Atlanto-occipital Fat Pad Impingement - An Atlas Subluxation Hypothesis. Chiropractic Research Journal 1997;IV(2):64-76
Knutson G. Tonic Neck Reflexes, Leg Length Inequality and Atlanto-occipital Fat Pad Impingement - An Atlas Subluxation Hypothesis. Fourteenth Annual Upper Cervical Conference. Life University, Marietta Georgia, November 1997
Knutson G. My Practice Diary. Dynamic Chiropractic 1998;16(6):42,49
Knutson G. Moderation of Postural Distortion Following Upper Cervical Facet Joint Block Injection - A Case Study. Chirop Res J 1998;V(1):28-34
Knutson GA. [Letter] Side effects of chiropractic treatment: a prospective study. J Manip Physiol Ther 1998;21(5):372
Knutson G, Moses J. Possible Manifestation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction On Chiropractic Cervical X-ray Studies. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999;22(1):32-37
Knutson GA. [Letter] Dysafferentation: a novel term to describe the neuropathologic effects of joint complex dysfunction--a look at likely mechanisms of symptom generation. J Manip Physiol Ther 1999;22(1):45
Knutson G. A Neuro-muscular Model for Subluxation. Seventh Annual National Subluxation Conference. Seventh Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 1999
Knutson, G. Rapid Elimination of Chronic Back Pain and Suspected Long Term Postural Distortion with Upper Cervical Vectored Manipulation: A Novel Hypothesis for Chronic Subluxation/Joint dysfunction. Chiropr Res J. 1999;VI(2):57-64
Knutson GA. [Letter] Dysafferentation: a novel term to describe the neuropathologic effects of joint complex dysfunction--a look at likely mechanisms of symptom generation. J Manip Physiol Ther 1999;22(7):491-493
Knutson G. The Supine Leg Check as a Determinant of Physiological/Postural Leg Length Inequality; A Case Study and Analysis. Chiropr Res J 2000;VII(1):8-13
Knutson G. The Functional “Short Leg”; Physiological Mechanisms and Clinical Manifestation. Eighth Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 2000
Knutson G. The Role of the -Motor System in Increasing Muscle Tone and Muscle Pain Syndromes; A Review of the Johansson/Sojka Hypothesis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000;23(8):564-572
Knutson G. Significant Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure Post Vectored Upper Cervical Adjustment vs. Resting Control Groups; A Possible Effect of the Cervicosympathetic and/or Pressor Reflex. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001;24(2):101-109
Knutson G. The Supine Functional Short Leg; Incidence in the General Population, Validity and Correlation with Indices of General Well-being. Ninth Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 2000
Knutson G. Incidence of Foot Rotation, Pelvic Crest Unleveling, and Supine Leg Length Alignment Asymmetry and their Relationship to Self-reported Back Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 Feb;25(2):1e
Knutson G, Owens E. Leg Length Alignment Asymmetry in a Non-clinical Population and its Correlation to a Decrease in General Health as Measured by the SF-12: A Pilot Study. 9th International Conference for Spinal Manipulation. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. October 4 & 5, 2002
Knutson G. Vectored Upper Cervical Manipulation for Chronic Sleep Bruxism, Headache and Cervical Spine Pain in a Child. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003;26(6):e16
Knutson G, Owens E. Active and Passive Characteristics of Muscle Tone and their Relationship to Models of Subluxation/Joint Dysfunction. Part I. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2003;47(3):168-79
Knutson G, Owens E. Active and Passive Characteristics of Muscle Tone and their Relationship to Models of Subluxation/Joint dysfunction. Part II. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2003;47(4):269-83
Knutson G. Validating the Supine “Short Leg” Check, and the Association of the Functional “Short Leg” with the Upper Cervical Spine and Upper Cervical Subluxation. Eleventh Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 2003.
Knutson G. Upper Cervical Connections. Proper Orientation of the Head and Eyes. Vector 2004;3(7):25-7
Knutson G. The Sacroiliac Sprain; Neuromuscular Reactions, Diagnosis and Treatment with Pelvic Blocking. JACA 2004;41(8):32-39.
Knutson G. Upper Cervical Joint Dysfunction as a Cause of Pediatric Sleep Bruxism: A Case Study and Overview of Trigeminal System Mediated Craniomandibular-Cervical Convergence. SOTO-USA Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2004
Knutson G, Owens E. Leg length Alignment Asymmetry in a Non-clinical Population and its Correlation to a Decrease in General Health as Measured by the SF-12: A Pilot Study. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research; November 1, 2004:1-5
Knutson G. An Examination of the Premises for Chiropractic Specific Upper Cervical Technique. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research; February 7, 2005:1-7.
Knutson G. Anatomic and functional leg-length inequality: A review and recommendation for clinical decision-making. Part I, anatomic leg-length inequality: prevalence, magnitude, effects and clinical significance. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:11
Knutson G. Anatomic and functional leg-length inequality: A review and recommendation for clinical decision-making. Part II, the functional or unloaded leg-length asymmetry. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:12
Knutson GA, Owens E. Erector and Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Endurance Tests and Supine Leg-length Alignment Asymmetry: An Observational Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2005;28(8):575-581.
Knutson G. Examination of Two Subjects with Severe, Quantified Anatomic Leg Length Inequality Using Unloaded “Functional” Leg Checks. Clinical Chiropractic 2006;9:76-80.
Knutson G. Endurance of the quadratus lumborum muscles in response to vibrating of dorsal upper cervical muscles. ICA council on upper cervical care. Denver, Colorado, June 8-9, 2019
Three and one-half years pre-professional schooling Iowa State University
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1980
Honors/Awards:
Graduated Summa Cum Laude Honors
Member Pi Tau Delta Chiropractic Honor Society
Professional Experience:
Private practice 36 years
Peer Review Panel, Chiropractic Research Journal, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Chiropractic & Osteopathy
Charter Member Academy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Organizations
Publications and Presentations:
Knutson G. Ecological Principles Behind Fire in the Forest. Ames Forester 1977;19-20
Knutson G. Student Corner. The Thrust 1980;3(1):20-2
Knutson G. A Scientific Basis for Chiropractic; part 1. The Digest of Chiropractic Economics 1980;22(4):78,79,81,124,125
Knutson G. A Scientific Basis for Chiropractic; part 2. The Digest of Chiropractic Economics 1980;22(5):54,55,57,58
Knutson G. Chiropractic Correction of Atlantoaxial Fixation. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1996;19(4):268-72
Knutson G. Atlas Laterality/Laterality & Rotation and the Angular Acceleration of the Head and Neck in Motor Vehicle Accidents. Chiropractic Research Journal 1996;3(3):11-19
Knutson G. Case Studies of Upper Cervical Adjusting Errors: the Possibility of Chiropractic Iatrogenesis. Chiropractic Research Journal 1996;3(3):20-24
Knutson G. Atlas Laterality/Laterality & Rotation and the Angular Acceleration of the Head and Neck in Motor Vehicle Accidents. Thirteenth Annual Upper Cervical Conference. Life University, Marietta Georgia, November 1996
Knutson G. Abnormal Upper Cervical Joint Alignment and the Neurologic Component of the Atlas Subluxation Complex. Chiropractic Research Journal 1997;IV(1):5-9
Knutson G. Thermal Asymmetry of the Upper Extremity in Scalenus Anticus Syndrome, Leg Length Inequality and Response to Chiropractic Adjustment. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1997 20(7):476-81
Knutson GA. [Letter] Upper cervical post x-ray reduction and its relationship to symptomatic improvement and spinal stability. Chiropr Res J 1997;4(2):42-3
Knutson GA. [Letter] Abnormal upper cervical joint alignment and the neurological component of the atlas subluxation complex. Chiropr Res J 1997;4(2):47-8
Knutson G. Tonic Neck Reflexes, Leg Length Inequality and Atlanto-occipital Fat Pad Impingement - An Atlas Subluxation Hypothesis. Chiropractic Research Journal 1997;IV(2):64-76
Knutson G. Tonic Neck Reflexes, Leg Length Inequality and Atlanto-occipital Fat Pad Impingement - An Atlas Subluxation Hypothesis. Fourteenth Annual Upper Cervical Conference. Life University, Marietta Georgia, November 1997
Knutson G. My Practice Diary. Dynamic Chiropractic 1998;16(6):42,49
Knutson G. Moderation of Postural Distortion Following Upper Cervical Facet Joint Block Injection - A Case Study. Chirop Res J 1998;V(1):28-34
Knutson GA. [Letter] Side effects of chiropractic treatment: a prospective study. J Manip Physiol Ther 1998;21(5):372
Knutson G, Moses J. Possible Manifestation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction On Chiropractic Cervical X-ray Studies. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1999;22(1):32-37
Knutson GA. [Letter] Dysafferentation: a novel term to describe the neuropathologic effects of joint complex dysfunction--a look at likely mechanisms of symptom generation. J Manip Physiol Ther 1999;22(1):45
Knutson G. A Neuro-muscular Model for Subluxation. Seventh Annual National Subluxation Conference. Seventh Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 1999
Knutson, G. Rapid Elimination of Chronic Back Pain and Suspected Long Term Postural Distortion with Upper Cervical Vectored Manipulation: A Novel Hypothesis for Chronic Subluxation/Joint dysfunction. Chiropr Res J. 1999;VI(2):57-64
Knutson GA. [Letter] Dysafferentation: a novel term to describe the neuropathologic effects of joint complex dysfunction--a look at likely mechanisms of symptom generation. J Manip Physiol Ther 1999;22(7):491-493
Knutson G. The Supine Leg Check as a Determinant of Physiological/Postural Leg Length Inequality; A Case Study and Analysis. Chiropr Res J 2000;VII(1):8-13
Knutson G. The Functional “Short Leg”; Physiological Mechanisms and Clinical Manifestation. Eighth Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 2000
Knutson G. The Role of the -Motor System in Increasing Muscle Tone and Muscle Pain Syndromes; A Review of the Johansson/Sojka Hypothesis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000;23(8):564-572
Knutson G. Significant Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure Post Vectored Upper Cervical Adjustment vs. Resting Control Groups; A Possible Effect of the Cervicosympathetic and/or Pressor Reflex. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001;24(2):101-109
Knutson G. The Supine Functional Short Leg; Incidence in the General Population, Validity and Correlation with Indices of General Well-being. Ninth Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 2000
Knutson G. Incidence of Foot Rotation, Pelvic Crest Unleveling, and Supine Leg Length Alignment Asymmetry and their Relationship to Self-reported Back Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2002 Feb;25(2):1e
Knutson G, Owens E. Leg Length Alignment Asymmetry in a Non-clinical Population and its Correlation to a Decrease in General Health as Measured by the SF-12: A Pilot Study. 9th International Conference for Spinal Manipulation. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. October 4 & 5, 2002
Knutson G. Vectored Upper Cervical Manipulation for Chronic Sleep Bruxism, Headache and Cervical Spine Pain in a Child. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2003;26(6):e16
Knutson G, Owens E. Active and Passive Characteristics of Muscle Tone and their Relationship to Models of Subluxation/Joint Dysfunction. Part I. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2003;47(3):168-79
Knutson G, Owens E. Active and Passive Characteristics of Muscle Tone and their Relationship to Models of Subluxation/Joint dysfunction. Part II. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2003;47(4):269-83
Knutson G. Validating the Supine “Short Leg” Check, and the Association of the Functional “Short Leg” with the Upper Cervical Spine and Upper Cervical Subluxation. Eleventh Annual Vertebral Subluxation Research Conference. Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Spartanburg, South Carolina, October 2003.
Knutson G. Upper Cervical Connections. Proper Orientation of the Head and Eyes. Vector 2004;3(7):25-7
Knutson G. The Sacroiliac Sprain; Neuromuscular Reactions, Diagnosis and Treatment with Pelvic Blocking. JACA 2004;41(8):32-39.
Knutson G. Upper Cervical Joint Dysfunction as a Cause of Pediatric Sleep Bruxism: A Case Study and Overview of Trigeminal System Mediated Craniomandibular-Cervical Convergence. SOTO-USA Clinical Symposium. Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2004
Knutson G, Owens E. Leg length Alignment Asymmetry in a Non-clinical Population and its Correlation to a Decrease in General Health as Measured by the SF-12: A Pilot Study. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research; November 1, 2004:1-5
Knutson G. An Examination of the Premises for Chiropractic Specific Upper Cervical Technique. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research; February 7, 2005:1-7.
Knutson G. Anatomic and functional leg-length inequality: A review and recommendation for clinical decision-making. Part I, anatomic leg-length inequality: prevalence, magnitude, effects and clinical significance. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:11
Knutson G. Anatomic and functional leg-length inequality: A review and recommendation for clinical decision-making. Part II, the functional or unloaded leg-length asymmetry. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:12
Knutson GA, Owens E. Erector and Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Endurance Tests and Supine Leg-length Alignment Asymmetry: An Observational Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2005;28(8):575-581.
Knutson G. Examination of Two Subjects with Severe, Quantified Anatomic Leg Length Inequality Using Unloaded “Functional” Leg Checks. Clinical Chiropractic 2006;9:76-80.
Knutson G. Endurance of the quadratus lumborum muscles in response to vibrating of dorsal upper cervical muscles. ICA council on upper cervical care. Denver, Colorado, June 8-9, 2019