Research Trends 126

Course overview

*Identify characteristics that are associated with chiropractors receiving referrals from general practitioners. *Summarize and evaluate the evidence comparing the cost of chiropractic care with conventional medical care for management of spine related musculoskeletal pain. *Assess the impact of initial provider type on treatment patterns for neck pain. *Evaluate the relationship between lumbar spinal manipulation dose and exposure to escalated spine care. *Investigate the relationships between the use of active, passive, and manual therapy interventions for the management of patients with low back pain and subsequent escalation-of-care events.