Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Open Access
Start Date
4-17-2024 12:00 PM
End Date
4-17-2024 1:15 PM
College
Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences
Department
English
Keywords
Chiropractor, physical therapy, rehabilitative care, medical training
Abstract
There is an increasingly common belief among the general public that chiropractic care is more successful in treating injuries than physical therapy. Research shows that chiropractic care cannot be compared to physical therapy due to their different skill sets, knowledge of treatment, and applications; therefore, one modality cannot be determined better than the other. While the two domains are incomparable, individuals continue to feel pressured to select between chiropractic care and physical Therapy. Analyzing the influence of the false claims and misinformation that surrounds rehabilitation services, the belief that physical therapy treatment is able to be replaced by chiropractic treatment breeds opportunities for malpractice. In addition to the high percentage of mistreatment within chiropractic care, this paper questions the overall efficacy of the chiropractic treatment modality. To successfully dismantle the belief that these treatments are interchangeable, the accessibility of physical therapy must be improved. Within the PT, there appears to be a demographic divide among those who pursue the treatment, with gender identity, socioeconomic status, and occupation existing as potential barriers. This review calls to attention the need for increased accessibility within physical therapy, legislation restricting the domain of chiropractic care, and more education surrounding medical professionals.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Prof. Alissa Keith
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Cracking a Back is not Rehabilitation: A Comparative Analysis of Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy
Turner Gymnasium
There is an increasingly common belief among the general public that chiropractic care is more successful in treating injuries than physical therapy. Research shows that chiropractic care cannot be compared to physical therapy due to their different skill sets, knowledge of treatment, and applications; therefore, one modality cannot be determined better than the other. While the two domains are incomparable, individuals continue to feel pressured to select between chiropractic care and physical Therapy. Analyzing the influence of the false claims and misinformation that surrounds rehabilitation services, the belief that physical therapy treatment is able to be replaced by chiropractic treatment breeds opportunities for malpractice. In addition to the high percentage of mistreatment within chiropractic care, this paper questions the overall efficacy of the chiropractic treatment modality. To successfully dismantle the belief that these treatments are interchangeable, the accessibility of physical therapy must be improved. Within the PT, there appears to be a demographic divide among those who pursue the treatment, with gender identity, socioeconomic status, and occupation existing as potential barriers. This review calls to attention the need for increased accessibility within physical therapy, legislation restricting the domain of chiropractic care, and more education surrounding medical professionals.