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| A Doctor of ] is the ] whose job is to treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by employing spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations. He or she evaluates a patients' health through a history and physical examination. This examination utilizes inspection, ], and other diagnostic testing including, but not limited to ], ], etc. After diagnoses have been made, a Doctor of ] may choose several non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical methods to correct vertebral ] and other neuromusculoskeletal ailments to re-establish better ], ], and ] function in the body. Most methods include some form of adjustment to a bony structure where specific bony landmarks are contacted by specific manual contacts and where calculated ]s are delivered along precise ]s to correct the condition. The Chiropractic physician uses other conservative means for promoting wellness, including: nutritional counseling, physiologic therapeutics, meridian therapy/acupuncture, trigger point therapy, exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, homeopathic remedies, emotional support, and stress management; | A Doctor of ] is the ] whose job is to treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by employing spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations. He or she evaluates a patients' health through a history and physical examination. This examination utilizes inspection, ], and other diagnostic testing including, but not limited to ], ], etc. After diagnoses have been made, a Doctor of ] may choose several non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical methods to correct vertebral ] and other neuromusculoskeletal ailments to re-establish better ], ], and ] function in the body. Most methods include some form of adjustment to a bony structure where specific bony landmarks are contacted by specific manual contacts and where calculated ]s are delivered along precise ]s to correct the condition. The Chiropractic physician uses other conservative means for promoting wellness, including: nutritional counseling, physiologic therapeutics, meridian therapy/acupuncture, trigger point therapy, exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, homeopathic remedies, emotional support, and stress management; | ||
| The chiropratic approach to health has an emphasis on the health of individual patients and on the health of populations. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of individual patients include health enhancement, health promotion, relationship building, and prevention. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of |
The chiropratic approach to health has an emphasis on the health of individual patients and on the health of populations. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of individual patients include health enhancement, health promotion, relationship building, and prevention. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of populations include fostering conditions that prevent disease, recommending habits that build health, and creating an environment that supports health. A doctor of chiropractic recognizes the need for other forms of therapy when indicated; and interacts fully with other members of the health care delivery team, always in the best interest of the patient. | ||
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A Doctor of Chiropractic is the health professional whose job is to treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by employing spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations. He or she evaluates a patients' health through a history and physical examination. This examination utilizes inspection, palpation, and other diagnostic testing including, but not limited to diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, etc. After diagnoses have been made, a Doctor of Chiropractic may choose several non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical methods to correct vertebral subluxations and other neuromusculoskeletal ailments to re-establish better neurologic, muscular, and skeletal function in the body. Most methods include some form of adjustment to a bony structure where specific bony landmarks are contacted by specific manual contacts and where calculated forces are delivered along precise vectors to correct the condition. The Chiropractic physician uses other conservative means for promoting wellness, including: nutritional counseling, physiologic therapeutics, meridian therapy/acupuncture, trigger point therapy, exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, homeopathic remedies, emotional support, and stress management;
The chiropratic approach to health has an emphasis on the health of individual patients and on the health of populations. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of individual patients include health enhancement, health promotion, relationship building, and prevention. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of populations include fostering conditions that prevent disease, recommending habits that build health, and creating an environment that supports health. A doctor of chiropractic recognizes the need for other forms of therapy when indicated; and interacts fully with other members of the health care delivery team, always in the best interest of the patient.
Differences in scopes of practice do determine what a Chiropractic Doctor is allowed to do in his or her jurisdiction.
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