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Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Shocking Chiropractic Studies
People often ask or wonder if there is any research to back up chiropractic claims to wellness care. The concept appears to make sense, but does chiropractic really do anything for your long term health and life.
Blanks, Schuster and Dobson [1] compiled a study of 2818 chiropractic patients from 156 offices. There was self reported improvement in health, wellness and quality of life. 95 % said care met their expectations and 99% said they will continue care. I believe this study was over the course of a year.
Coulter et. al. [2] reviewed insurance files of seniors over 75. Those receiving chiropractic care had better overall health, fewer days in the hospital and nursing homes, took fewer prescription drugs and were more active.
Rupert, Manello, and Sandefu [3] surveyed 311 chiropractic patients over 65 years old. They spent only 31% of the national average on health care and 50% reduction in visits to medical providers. There was also a decrease in prescription drug use.
1. Blanks RHI, Schuster TL, Dobson M: "A retrospective assessment of Network care using a survey of self-reported health, wellness and quality of life." Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 1997;1(4):15.
2. Coulter ID, Hurwitz EL, Aronow HU, et al: "Chiropractic patients in a comprehensive home-based geriatric assessment, follow-up and health promotion program." Topics in Clinical Chiropractic 1996;3(2):46.
3. Rupert RL, Manello D, Sandefur R: "Maintenance care: health promotion services administered to US chiropractic patients aged 65 or older, Part II." Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2000;23(1):10.
Blanks, Schuster and Dobson [1] compiled a study of 2818 chiropractic patients from 156 offices. There was self reported improvement in health, wellness and quality of life. 95 % said care met their expectations and 99% said they will continue care. I believe this study was over the course of a year.
Coulter et. al. [2] reviewed insurance files of seniors over 75. Those receiving chiropractic care had better overall health, fewer days in the hospital and nursing homes, took fewer prescription drugs and were more active.
Rupert, Manello, and Sandefu [3] surveyed 311 chiropractic patients over 65 years old. They spent only 31% of the national average on health care and 50% reduction in visits to medical providers. There was also a decrease in prescription drug use.
1. Blanks RHI, Schuster TL, Dobson M: "A retrospective assessment of Network care using a survey of self-reported health, wellness and quality of life." Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 1997;1(4):15.
2. Coulter ID, Hurwitz EL, Aronow HU, et al: "Chiropractic patients in a comprehensive home-based geriatric assessment, follow-up and health promotion program." Topics in Clinical Chiropractic 1996;3(2):46.
3. Rupert RL, Manello D, Sandefur R: "Maintenance care: health promotion services administered to US chiropractic patients aged 65 or older, Part II." Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2000;23(1):10.
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