Response of Practicing Chiropractors during the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Report.

Objective: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained all levels of healthcare and it is not known how chiropractic practitioners have responded to this crisis. The purpose of this report is to describe responses by a sample of chiropractors during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: We used a qualitative-constructivist design to understand chiropractic practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, as described by the participants.

Manipulation Peak Forces Across Spinal Regions for Children Using Mannequin Simulators.

Objective: The purpose of this work was to create an exploratory database of manipulation treatment force variability as a function of the intent of an experienced clinician sub-specializing in the care of children to match treatment to childhood category. Data of this type are necessary for realistic planning of dose-response and safety studies on therapeutic benefit.

Methods: The project evaluated the transmitted peak forces of procedures applied to mannequins of different stature for younger and older children.

Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children: A Consensus Update.

Objective: Chiropractic care is the most common complementary and integrative medicine practice used by children in the United States, and it is used frequently by children internationally as well. The purpose of this project was to update the 2009 recommendations on best practices for chiropractic care of children.

Methods: A formal consensus process was completed based on the existing recommendations and informed by the results of a systematic review of relevant literature from January 2009 through March 2015.