Injuries in Chiropractic Students: A Gender Comparison
Author Information
Author(s): Debra W. Bisiacchi, Laura L. Huber
Primary Institution: Life University College of Chiropractic
Hypothesis
What types of musculoskeletal injuries do male and female chiropractic students experience while learning adjustive techniques?
Conclusion
The study found that female chiropractic students reported more low back injuries, while male students reported more neck injuries.
Supporting Evidence
- 54% of injuries occurred in the learning lab environment.
- 60% of injuries were reported to have occurred within the 6 months prior to the survey.
- 13% of female respondents reported shoulder injuries, while less than 1% of male respondents did.
Takeaway
Chiropractic students can get hurt while learning how to adjust patients, and boys and girls get hurt in different places.
Methodology
A survey was developed to record musculoskeletal injuries reported by chiropractic students while practicing adjustments.
Potential Biases
The survey was not peer-reviewed, which may have led to confusion among participants.
Limitations
The study relied on students' recall of past injuries, which may not be accurate.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 125 chiropractic students, with 43 females and 77 males, primarily in their 3rd year of study.
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