Chiropractic
Form of pseudoscientific alternative medicine
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| 2024 | Oregon Public Broadcasting reported on the high debt burden of students in chiropractic programs, with ten chiropractic programs ranked among the 47 US graduate programs with highest debt to earnings ratios. |
| June 16 2022 |
Chiropractic controversy and criticism
Caitlin Jensen suffered severe medical complications during a neck adjustment by chiropractor T. J. Harpham, including cardiac arrest, stroke, and traumatic brain injury, resulting in near-total body paralysis.
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| 2021 |
Veterinary chiropractic
A veterinary-chiropractor conducted a study on Boxers demonstrating that veterinary chiropractic treatment may potentially reduce the probability of early spondylosis development in young dogs.
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| December 5 2020 | Rho Chapter was chartered at Cleveland University in Overland Park, Kansas. |
| 2019 |
Chiropractic controversy and criticism
A video of chiropractor Andrew Arnold from Victoria, Australia, holding a 2-week-old baby upside down surfaced online, sparking public outrage and leading to a review of his practice.
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| May 28 2018 | Underwent a significant restructure and officially changed its name from Chiropractors' Association of Australia (CAA) to the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), transforming into a single unified entity. |
| March 19 2017 | Omega Chapter, an alumni chapter, was established. |
| 2015 | A survey of 2,005 chiropractors was conducted, revealing demographic and educational details about the profession in Australia. The survey found that 62.4% of participants were male, with an average age of 42.1 years, and 97.1% held a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. |
| 2014 | The chiropractic profession in Australia had a registered workforce of 4,684 practitioners, represented by two major organizations: the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (CAA) and the Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia (COCA). |
| July 4 2014 | Omicron Chapter was chartered at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. |
| 2013 | The US Office of the Inspector General estimated that 82% of Medicare Part B payments to chiropractors, totaling $359 million, did not comply with Medicare requirements. |
| 2012 | Analyses revealed that 53% of health professionals in default on Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) student loans were chiropractors. |
| 2012 | A systematic review suggested that spine manipulation is a cost-effective treatment when used alone or in combination with other treatment approaches. |
| 2012 | A systematic review concluded that no accurate risk-benefit assessment exists for cervical manipulation in chiropractic treatments. |
| 2011 | A systematic review found evidence supporting the cost-effectiveness of spinal manipulation for treating sub-acute or chronic low back pain, though results for acute low back pain were insufficient. |
| June 11 2011 |
Chiropractic controversy and criticism
Jeremy Lynn Youngblood died from complications of an acute cerebellar stroke following a neck adjustment at Power Chiropractic Clinic, with clinic staff not calling 911 after he complained of disorientation and began vomiting.
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| 2010 | A study revealed that only 45% of UK chiropractors disclosed serious risks associated with cervical spine manipulation to patients, while 46% believed patients might refuse treatment if risks were fully explained. |
| 2010 | The British Chiropractic Association withdrew its libel suit against Simon Singh. |
| 2010 | A systematic review suggested applying a precautionary principle in healthcare for chiropractic intervention, stating there is no good evidence that neck manipulation is an effective treatment for any medical condition. |
| 2010 | A study describing Belgian chiropractors revealed that they predominantly focus on neuromusculoskeletal complaints in adult patients, with the Diversified technique being the most frequently applied at 93%, followed by the Activator mechanical-assisted technique at 41%. |
| 2010 | A survey of Swiss chiropractors found that 72% considered their ability to prescribe nonprescription medication as an advantage for chiropractic treatment. |
| October 4 2010 | Xi Chapter was chartered at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida. |
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