Chiropractic approach to the management of children
A ChiroSecure Research Update
Abstract: To present a perspective on current management of the pediatric patient by members of the chiropractic profession and to make recommendations as to how the profession can safely and effectively manage the pediatric patient.
Discussion: The chiropractic profession holds the responsibility of ethical and safe practice and requires the cultivation and mastery of both an academic foundation and clinical expertise that distinguishes chiropractic from other disciplines. Research into the effectiveness of chiropractic care for pediatric patients has lagged behind that of adult care, but this is being addressed through educational programs where research is now being incorporated into academic tracks to attain advanced chiropractic degrees.
Conclusion: Studies in the United States show that over the last several decades, chiropractors are the most common complementary and alternative medicine providers visited by children and adolescents. Chiropractors continue to seek integration with other healthcare providers to provide the most appropriate care for their pediatric patients.In the interest of what is best for the pediatric population in the future, collaborative efforts for research into the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care as an alternative healthcare approach for children should be negotiated and are welcomed.
Reference: Vallone SA, Miller J, Larsdotter A, Barham-Floreani J. Chiropractic approach to the management of children. Chiropr Osteopat. 2010 Jun 2;18:16. doi: 10.1186/1746-1340-18-16. PMID: 20525200; PMCID: PMC2887887.