Chiropractor
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A Chiropractor, according to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges,[1] "focuses on the relationship between the body's main structures – the skeleton, the muscles and the nerves – and the patient's health. Chiropractors believe that health can be improved and preserved by making adjustments to these structures, particularly to the spinal column. They do not prescribe drugs or perform surgical procedures, although they do refer patients for these services if they are medically indicated."
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[edit] Specialties for Chiropractors
From the American Chiropractic Association,[2] International Chiropractor's Association[3] and NIH Specialties
- Chiropractic Pediatrics [4]
- Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics and Rehabilitation
- Chiropractic Acupuncture
- Diagnosis and Internal Disorders
- Diagnostic Imaging (Radiology)
- Chiropractic Neurology aka Functional Neurology
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Sports Chiropractic [5]
- Orthopedics [6]
[edit] Notable Chiropractors
- DD Palmer - Founder of Chiropractic & Palmer School of Chiropractic
- BJ Palmer - Philosopher of Chiropractic
- Chester A. Wilk - Champion for Chiropractor's Rights - Wilk v. American Medical Association
- Clarence Gonstead - Founder of Gonstead Technique
- Clay Thompson - Founder of Thompson Drop Technique
- Arlan Fuhr - Founder of Activator technique
- Fred Barge - Noted author of Scoliosis, Tortipelvis, & Torticolis [7]
- Herbert Ross Reaver - Most Jailed for practicing Chiropractic [8]
- Jack LaLanne - "The Godfather of Fitness"
- Donald Harrison- Founder of Chiropractic Biophysics
- Fredrick Carrick - Founder of Chiropractic Neurology [9]
- John Howard - Founder of National University of Health Sciences
- Sidney Williams - Founder of Life University [10]
- Larry Webster - Founder of Chiropractic Pediatrics [11]
[edit] Professional Organizations for Chiropractors (Open Membership)
- International Chiropractor's Association
- American Chiropractic Association
- World Chiropractic Alliance
- World Federation of Chiropractic
[edit] See also
Chiropractic, Chiropractic treatment techniques
[edit] References
- ^ ACC Website
- ^ ACA Website -Chiropractic Specialties on the Rise
- ^ ICA Website - Specialties
- ^ ICPA Website
- ^ IAOCO Website
- ^ CCO Website
- ^ "Books by Fred Barge" World Chiropractic Alliance - Resources
- ^ "A Moment of Silence for Herbert Reaver, DC" Dynamic Chiropractic – March 6, 2000, Vol. 18, Issue 06
- ^ Getting inside the head of Crosby
- ^ http://ramblinwreck.cstv.com/ot/alexander/geot-donor-profile-williams.html
- ^ http://www.icpa4kids.com/about/LarryWebster.htm
