Lecture 1 Outline:
I Definition
II Nine factors explaining this super-proliferation of Chiropractic Technique Systems
A. Development at the margin of the health care delivery system
B. Lack of market penetration
C. Economic advantage of retaining several techniques
D. Chiropractor as generalist
E. Mercantile tendency of the founders
F. Effects of lack of knowledge
G. Quest for "nerve interference"
H. Allure of brand name techniques
I. Glass house effect
III Disctinction between contemporary chiropractic techniques
A. Focus of care
B. Type of listing emphasized, misalignment or fixation
C. Structure and function as related targets of care
D. Anatomico-physiological techniques and reflex techniques
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