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Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Review

Chiropractic diagnosis and management of non-musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents

Authors: Randy J Ferrance, Joyce Miller

Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Background

A great deal has been published in the chiropractic literature regarding the response, or lack thereof, of various common pediatric conditions to chiropractic care. The majority of that literature is of low scientific value (that is, case reports or case series). The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature from the point of view of clinicians, rather than researchers, and to discuss some additional detail of the conditions themselves.

Methods

Databases searched were PubMed, Mantis, Index to Chiropractic Literature, and CINAHL. Keywords were chiropractic paired with colic, crying infant, nocturnal enuresis, asthma, otitis media and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Results

Most of the published literature centers around case reports or series. The more scientifically rigorous studies show conflicting results for colic and the crying infant, and there is little data to suggest improvement of otitis media, asthma, nocturnal enuresis or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Discussion

The efficacy of chiropractic care in the treatment of non-musculoskeletal disorders has yet to be definitely proven or disproven, with the burden of proof still resting upon the chiropractic profession.
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Metadata
Title
Chiropractic diagnosis and management of non-musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents
Authors
Randy J Ferrance
Joyce Miller
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 2045-709X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1340-18-14

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