Other types of treatments chiropractors are
capable of providing can include:
- Massage
- Physical rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Exercise programs with instruction
- Heat/cold therapy
- Electric muscle stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Traction
Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling
Chiropractors are required to complete a course of study similar
to that of medical doctors. Generally they are required to complete
four years of undergraduate study from one of the nation’s
17 accredited colleges of chiropractic. During the first two years
students receive classroom and laboratory work in anatomy, physiology,
microbiology, pathology, biochemistry, and public health. The final
two years include hands on courses in manipulation and spinal adjustments
as well as clinical experience that may cover areas such as orthopedics,
geriatrics, biomechanics, radiology, neurology, diagnosis, and natural
medicine.
A one-year internship at a college clinic follows the undergraduate
study. Some chiropractic colleges have interns rotate through hospital
rounds with medical students. Many students continue their education
by undertaking four or five additional years of postgraduate study
in a chosen clinical area.
After obtaining their degree, chiropractors must complete at least
two board exams, the board exam from the state in which they plan
to practice and an exam from the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners (NBCE). All chiropractors must meet these requirements.
They also must obtain ongoing continuing education credits.
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