Chiropractic care of children

Jul 152012
 

Journal: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154:401-407 Authors: Lee AC, Li DH, Kemper KJ Abstract: Objective:  To describe the practice characteristics and pediatric care of chiropractors. Study Design:  Cross-sectional, descriptive survey. Setting:  Chiropractic practices in the Boston, Mass, metropolitan area. Participants:  One hundred fifty licensed chiropractors. Main Outcome Measures:  Demographics, practice characteristics, and fee structure. Practitioners [...read more...]

Adverse effects of spinal manipulation therapy in children younger than 3 years: a retrospective study in a chiropractic teaching clinic

Jul 152012
 

Journal: J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2008;31(6):419-422 Authors: Miller JE, Benfield K Summary: Miller et al examined 781 pediatric patients under 3 years of age (73.5% of whom were under 13 weeks) who received a total of 5242 chiropractic treatments at a chiropractic teaching clinic in England from 2002-2004[i]. There were no serious adverse effects (reaction [...read more...]