Chiropractic

被引:16
作者
Dagenais, S
Haldeman, S
机构
[1] So Calif Univ Hlth Sci, Div Res, Whittier, CA 90609 USA
[2] Irvine Chiropract, Irvine, CA 92614 USA
[3] Univ Calif Irvine, Dept Neurol, Santa Ana, CA 92701 USA
来源
PRIMARY CARE | 2002年 / 29卷 / 02期
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10.1016/S0095-4543(01)00005-7
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
This article provides an overview of the chiropractic profession for a primary care audience. A summary of the history and development of the chiropractic profession is presented, followed by a description of the educational requirements that must be met for one to become a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic. A review of the worldwide status of chiropractic also is provided. Chiropractic-use rates in the United States are discussed briefly, as are the most commonly treated conditions and basic treatment principles.
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页数:20
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