CHIROPRACTIC CARE & PHYSICAL THERAPY
CHIROPRACTORS
Ø Are trained medical professionals who use their
hands to relieve pain in the spine and other areas
of the body.
Ø They graduate with a doctor of chiropractic
degree but they aren’t medical doctors (M.D.).
CHIROPRACTIC SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
1ST YEAR: Courses in general anatomy, chiropractic
principles, biochemistry, and spinal anatomy.
2ND YEAR: Courses in chiropractic procedures,
pathology, clinical orthopedics, imaging interpretation,
and research methods.
3RD YEAR: Courses in clinical internships, integrated
chiropractic care, pediatrics, dermatology, practice
management, and ethics and jurisprudence.
4TH YEAR: A clinical internship in which a student
studies under a chiropractor and completes rotations in a
hospital or veterans’ clinic.
WHEN TO VISIT CHIROPRACTORS
Ø Chiropractic care covers many health conditions
for people of all ages.
Ø It focuses specifically on the musculoskeletal and
nervous systems.
WHAT DO CHIROPRACTORS ATTEMPT TO HEAL?
1. Low back pain
2. Whiplash-related conditions
3. Neck pain
4. Headaches
DO CHIROPRACTORS HAVE SPECIALIZATIONS?
YES, mainly spinal manipulations. However, they also
study the spine and how its structures are related to the
body’s function.
WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM CHIROPRACTIC
CARE?
1. Patients with low back pain
2. Patients with neck pain
3. Patients with headaches
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4. Patients with osteoarthritis
5. Patients with asthma
CHIROPRACTIC CARE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Ø The World Health Organization (WHO) states
that it is unsafe for people with certain health
conditions to undergo chiropractic
manipulation.
• Bone disease and infections
• Broken bones
• Inflamed joints, such as in cases of
rheumatoid arthritis
• Some circulation problems
• Infections of the nervous system
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Ø Are known as movement experts.
Ø They goals are to educate, restore, improve,
and maintain the body function and quality of
life of an individual.
Ø Physical therapists must hold a Doctorate of
Physical Therapy degree to consider
themselves as doctors.
WHAT DO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS DO?
Ø They can conduct assessment and develop a
treatment plan that is appropriate for their
clients’ condition/s.
Ø They perform exercises, apply needed
modalities, do manipulation, education patients,
participate in prevention, and maintain the
optimal function of their clients.
PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
1ST YEAR: Courses in general anatomy and physiology,
musculoskeletal, genitourinary, and neuromuscular
systems.
2ND YEAR: Rehabilitation assessment and treatment
pathology, pediatrics, geriatrics, aquatics, kinesiology,
and biomechanics.
3RD YEAR: Courses in clinical internships,
pharmacology, pediatrics, sports medicine principles, and
practice management.
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4TH YEAR: A clinical internship in which a student
studies under a physical therapist and completes rotations
in a hospital or veterans’ clinic.
WHERE DOES A PHYSICAL THERAPIST WORK?
Ø Working as a physical therapist will require you
to work in a number of settings with a wide range
of patient ages and concerns, so you’ll have a lot
of options and opportunities before you even
begin out.
Ø Physical therapy settings include:
• Hospitals
• Outpatient clinics
• Sports training and fitness centers
• Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
• Nursing and extended care facilities
• Patient homes
• School and education centers
• Virtual setting
WHEN DO YOU VISIT A PHYSICAL THERAPIST?
Ø If you are having difficulty moving around due to
pain, loss of range of motion, or decreased
strength, you may also benefit from working
with a physical therapist.
Ø If you want to avoid injuries, checking with your
physical therapist is a good idea.
WHAT DO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ATTEMPT TO
HEAL?
Ø Physical therapists don’t actually heal
conditions. They treat and prevent the problems
that are caused by existing conditions such as
loss of motion and muscle weakness.
Ø Mainly the conditions are as follows:
• Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries
• Low back pain
• Integumentary conditions
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Cardiopulmonary conditions
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WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM PHYSICAL
THERAPY?
Ø Patients with problems in balance or mobility
Ø Patients that have arthritis in one or multiple
joints
Ø Patients with respiratory problems/ poor
cardiovascular endurance
Ø Patients having conditions such as post-stroke
and spinal cord injury
Ø Sports-related injuries
Ø Patients with neck pain and low back pain
patients with shoulder, arm, hand, and wrist
problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and
shoulder tendonitis
• it is widely popular in people of any age.
They can receive benefits by managing and
maintaining great shape and health, thereby
preventing injury or disease. Physiotherapy
is a degree-based occupation where well-
trained, skilled, and experienced
professionals provide the best care and
treatment.
IS PHYSICAL THERAPY SAFE?
Ø Yes, but can be harmful if not applied with the
right exercise, precautionary measures, and
contraindications. Also, if the treatment
technique is done without proper instruction or
experience.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CARE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Ø Contraindications of specific PT treatment
depends on the conditions, current status and
existing comorbidities of the patients: some
examples are:
• Electrical Stimulation (ES) – pacemaker,
malignancy, deep vein thrombosis (DVT),
metal implants, fresh fracture, etc.
• Ultrasound (US) – tumors, cardiac disease,
over the eye, epiphyseal plate, or spinal cord
• Cervical traction – joint mobility,
uncontrolled hypertension, and acute injury
or inflammation in the area
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CHIROPRACTIC CARE VS. PHYSICAL THERAPY

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICAL
CARE THERAPY
KEY GOALS Pain relief &
alignment of the Pain-free movement
spine
FOCUS Back pain, neck pain,
joint pain in the arms Bodily movements &
or legs, and functions
headaches
TREATMENT Stretches & exercises,
Manipulations & and performance of
adjustments some manipulation for
certain conditions;
improves mobility
WORK Specialized work Any healthcare
ENVIRONMENT spaces and equipment environment

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