Table 1 Treatment modalities reported to be used in a survey on Norwegian chiropractors (Nā=ā320)
Manual techniques | Applied on the majority of patients (>50%) | Applied on minority of patients (ā¤50%) | No response (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Activator | 6.3 | 81.6 | 12.2 |
Traction | 21.3 | 69.7 | 9.1 |
Mobilisation | 21.6 | 70.6 | 7.8 |
Manipulation (extremities) | 43.4 | 52.8 | 3.8 |
Manipulation (spine) | 96.9 | 0.3 | 3.1 |
Soft tissue techniques | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Kinesio taping | 3.8 | 81.9 | 14.4 |
Graston | 5.6 | 77.2 | 17.2 |
Anatomy trains/soft tissue | 12.2 | 69.1 | 18.8 |
Active release technique (ART) | 20.9 | 66.9 | 12.2 |
Stretching | 48.1 | 45.6 | 6.3 |
Triggerpoint | 80.3 | 16.3 | 3.4 |
Exercise interventions | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Direct instruction exercise equipment | 2.5 | 82.5 | 15.0 |
Direct instruction (Pilates/Bosu etc.) | 20.0 | 66.3 | 13.8 |
Instruction home exercise | 66.9 | 28.8 | 4.4 |
Advise/Cognitive modalities | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Cognitive techniques | 10.9 | 77.2 | 11.9 |
Advise diet or supplements | 25.9 | 68.4 | 5.6 |
Advise behaviour | 42.5 | 49.7 | 7.8 |
Advise ergonomics | 52.2 | 43.8 | 4.1 |
Additional modalities | Ā | Ā | Ā |
Sacro occipital technique (SOT) | 3.1 | 82.8 | 14.1 |
Acupuncture/dry needling | 17.8 | 68.8 | 13.4 |