Chiropractic Manipulation in Children: A Systematic Review
Author Information
Author(s): Gotlib Allan, Rupert Ron
Primary Institution: Canadian Chiropractic Association, Parker College of Chiropractic
Hypothesis
What is the extent of new evidence related to the therapeutic application of manipulation for pediatric health conditions?
Conclusion
There has been no significant change in the evidence supporting chiropractic manipulation for pediatric health conditions, which remains largely based on low-quality studies.
Supporting Evidence
- The review identified 1275 citations, of which 57 met the eligibility criteria.
- The evidence primarily consists of clinical experience and descriptive case studies.
- Only low levels of scientific evidence support the health claims made by chiropractors.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well chiropractic treatment works for kids. It found that there isn't a lot of strong proof that it helps with many health problems.
Methodology
The authors reviewed biomedical literature from January 2004 to June 2007, identifying studies related to chiropractic manipulation in children.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may be present due to the inclusion of lower-quality studies and reliance on conference abstracts.
Limitations
The review may not capture all evidence due to reliance on available databases, and many included studies had small sample sizes.
Participant Demographics
The pediatric age range was defined as 0 – 18 years.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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