Utah College of Chiropractic Orthopedics
Chiropractic Orthopedics:
“Chiropractic Orthopedics is defined as that branch of chiropractic medicine that includes the continued acquisition of knowledge relative to both normal functions and diseases of the human body as they relate to the bones, joints, capsules, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, their complete neurological components, referred organ systems and contiguous tissues; AND the development and perfection of skills relative to health maintenance when such exists and when not, the investigation, historical review, physical detection, correlative diagnosis development and complete management of any disorder within the bounds defined herein; AND the delivery of the combined knowledge and skill on a primary basis to patients who both need and desire this service to the eventual outcome of remission, whenever resolution is not readily achievable.”
What is a Chiropractic Orthopedist
What is a board certified chiropractic orthopedist and why should I go to one?
The chiropractic orthopedist is a chiropractic physician holding a license by the state to practice chiropractic medicine. He has extensive, specialized training in physical examination and treatment procedures emphasizing primarily the neuromusculoskeletal structures of the body including the spine and the extremity joints. This involves conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments cartilage and related nerve structures.
The chiropractic orthopedists handles both acute health problems such as automobile accidents and sports injuries as well as more chronic conditions including arthritis, scoliosis, and fibromyalgia using advanced procedures of x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography imaging (CT), electro diagnostic studies, diagnostic ultrasound, nerve conduction studies (EMG) and clinical laboratory procedures to assist in the diagnostic process.
In the course of treatment, the chiropractic orthopedists applies manipulative/adjustive procedures along with other treatment options such as physiologic therapeutics, nutritional counselling, structural supports, corrective devices, exercise and rehabilitation regimens, preventive care advice and home therapy programs for patient health.
Is is better to see a chiropractic orthopedist than a regular chiropractor?
In most cases, seeing a chiropractic orthopedist is better than seeing a regular chiropractor, physical therapist or medical specialist because the chiropractic orthopedist is trained with the necessary skills of all three of those providers. He or she has the diagnostic skills not possessed by the physical therapist, has the manipulative skills not possessed by the medical specialist, has the diagnostic and management skills not generally possessed by the regular chiropractor and has the skill and experience to enlist the skills of each of these others should a need arise.
If I've already seen a regular chiropractor, physical therapist or medical specialist, can I still see the chiropractic orthopedist?
Starting with any of these providers or having been to the Emergency Room at the hospital only makes your visit to the chiropractic orthopedist that much easier. He will request your records and simplify your intake process so that you can get on the path to recovery and prevention of disc disease. He will work well with any of these other providers to take advantage of everything they provided for you and increase the effectiveness and outcome of any program you may have already started.