Work-Related Injuries of Doctors of Chiropractic in the United States

Epidemiology of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Students Entering a Chiropractic College

“…The study may also serve as a contextual framework to previous studies that have identified a high level of injury among chiropractors in the fields. 6,[14][15][16] It should create a focus for the profession to identify the major risk factors and design prevention strategies related to injuries. Students who enter college with previous injuries may be susceptible to new injuries or exacerbation as a result of activities related to training in school.…”

“…6,[14][15][16] The survey questions adopted for this specific purpose from the Standardized Nordic and Outcome Assessment Health Status Questionnaires [22][23][24] were aimed at collecting data on the frequency, perceived effects, and period of last perception of injury symptoms of the students before attending chiropractic college. Respondents were also expected to report some demographic information: sex, age, weight, and height.…”

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries Sustained by Students While Attending a Chiropractic College

“…Only a few studies have investigated injuries associated with chiropractic practice. [1][2][3][4][5] Rupert et al 2 conducted a comprehensive study that focused on the type of injuries sustained by US chiropractors and behavioral changes as a response to those injuries. The study identified low back (LB), hand/wrist (H/W), and neck/ shoulder (N/S) as the dominant areas of complaints.…”

Potential unique causes of burnout for chiropractic professionals

“…Among female chiropractors, the low back was the most common site of injury reported, whereas male chiropractors reported the neck as the most common site of injury 61 . The study by Holm and Rose 62 found a moderate prevalence (41%) of workplace musculoskeletal injuries among doctors of chiropractic, particularly of the wrist, hand, fingers, and shoulder. Furthermore, Holm and Rose 62 note that injuries occurred most commonly in the first to fifth years of practice and that side-posture manipulation seemed to cause the greatest percentage of these injuries.…”