The book will describe, in an non-judgemental manner, each technique and will present the relevant research into the efficacy of each technique as well as providing a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each technique
- Describes and analyses over two dozen of the most widely known and used chiropractic technique systems, in alphabetical order.
- Uses a common format for each technique system, allowing the reader to easily locate desired information and draw comparisons between techniques.
- Features chapters on chiropractic terminology, as well as examination and adjustive methods that are common to many technique systems.
- Compiles and summarizes the relevant research on each technique, drawing summary conclusions and clearly identifying what is known and what is not known about each.
- Explains why there have been so many technique systems in chiropractic, past and present, and how this relates to issues of jurisprudence, practice parameters, and guidelines for care.
- Explores the interface between chiropractic technique systems and the movement toward evidence-based chiropractic (EBC).
- Presents demographic information on the rates of utilization of each technique in the United States and Canada.
- Includes a glossary of technique-specific terms and jargon.
Robert Cooperstein, Palmer Chiropractic College West, San Jose, CA; Brian J. Gleberzon, DC, Assistant Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Canada