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Adjustment

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Updated April 03, 2006

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Definition: An adjustment is a procedure performed by a chiropractor that "influences joint and neurophysiological function"1. An adjustment uses leveraged force, combined with direction, amplitude and velocity to effect a therapeutic change in specific anatomical regions, particularly spinal joints.


Bibliography
1 Dr. James Lehmann, emailed notes from the ACA's Task Force on Primary Care, January 4, 2006.

Date Created: April 2, 2006

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