Title |
Chiropractic approach to the management of children
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Published in |
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, June 2010
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DOI | 10.1186/1746-1340-18-16 |
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Authors |
Sharon A Vallone, Joyce Miller, Annica Larsdotter, Jennifer Barham-Floreani |
Abstract |
Chiropractic (Greek: done by hand) is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. There is an emphasis on manual techniques, including joint adjustment and/or manipulation, with a particular focus on joint subluxation (World Health Organization 2005) or mechanical lesion and restoring function. The chiropractor's role in wellness care, prevention and treatment of injury or illness is based on education in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyle counseling as well as referral to other health practitioners. Depending on education, geographic location, scope of practice, as well as consumer preference, chiropractors may assume the role of primary care for families who are pursuing a more natural and holistic approach to health care for their families. |
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United States | 1 | 50% |
Unknown | 1 | 50% |
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Members of the public | 2 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
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United Kingdom | 1 | 1% |
United States | 1 | 1% |
Unknown | 71 | 97% |
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Researcher | 11 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 10 | 14% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 10 | 14% |
Student > Master | 8 | 11% |
Other | 7 | 10% |
Other | 15 | 21% |
Unknown | 12 | 16% |
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Medicine and Dentistry | 32 | 44% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 12 | 16% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 3% |
Psychology | 2 | 3% |
Social Sciences | 2 | 3% |
Other | 10 | 14% |
Unknown | 13 | 18% |