4 - Chiropractic Medicine Flashcards
Describe the early history of chiropractic
- D.D. Palmer opened the first school in Davenport
- D.D.’s son, BJ went on to develop and shape chiropractic
- BJ imported the fifth x-ray unit in the US in 1911
- He was interested in instruments that measured skin temperature differences to show areas of dysfunction.
- Today, lots of health professions use thermography and instruments that measure skin temperature change as a sign of dysfunction
Briefly describe chiropractic education and training
- 7 years university level education (3 yr degree before then 4 yr program)
- 2 schools in Canada
- hands on experience
- 3 board exams
What does the Manitoba Chriopractor’s Association do?
- The mission of the Manitoba Chiropractor’s Association is to foster and ensure the highest standard of chiropractic healthcare for all Manitobans.
- The Manitoba Chiropractor’s Association represents the practise of Chiropractic in Manitoba. It is a legislated, self governing body with the dual role of service to the public and the Chiropractor’s of Manitoba.
FAQ’s:
What should someone expect on their first visit?
1) Paper work - basic information about yourself and reason for consult
2) Consultation with chiropractor - health history and examination
3) The examination will include a range of motion testing, motor and neurological examination and orthopaedic tests
4) Diagnostic imaging may be required to complete the examination
5) Diagnosis and care plan will be provided recommending chiropractic care, or a proper referral will be made if it is determined that your problem requires care other than chiropractic care.
FAQ’s:
How long will someone have to go to the chiropractor?
Chiropractors provide 3 main types of care:
1) Short term relief care for a specific problem
2) Long term corrective care to undo years of damage
3) Lifetime wellness care to support healing and detect new problems before they become serious
FAQ’s:
Does someone need a referral to see a chiropractor?
- No, chiropractors are considered primary contact doctors
- No referral from a medical doctor is necessary
**ALTHOUGH some insurance policies require a referral from a medical doctor
What puts people at risk of injuries that they would see a chiropractor about?
- work
- recreation
- household activities
- sports
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective form of conservative care for _____ conditions
MSK
There are conservative chiropractors and liberal chiropractors:
Describe conservative chiropractors
“straights”
-who believe in continuing the traditions of chiropractic
There are conservative chiropractors and liberal chiropractors:
Describe liberal chiropractors
“mixers”
-more interested in mixing elements of modern and alternative therapies into the practice of chiropractic
_______ were followers of the Palmer’s vision of vitalism and traditional hands only adjustments of the spine
straights
_____ sought to incorporate chiropractic as an independent technique into other treatment therapies
mixers
What is the MSK definition?
The interaction between the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems
What do chiropractors do as MSK experts?
The assessment, diagnosis, treatment and preventative care of biochemical disorders originating from the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems
What is a vertebral subluxation?
It is a chiropractic term that is used to describe a myriad of signs of symptoms (syndrome) thought to occur as a result of a misaligned or dysfunctional spinal segment.
