"...a good physical therapist is...more valuable than a horde of chiropractors."

The very popular Science Blogs network had a surgeon check in with those very words included in his commentary of a very recent ruling in NJ that limited the scope of chiropractors.  I often find that good surgeons are often physical therapy's greatest fans.  I'm glad for the positive press, although sad for that woman's knee!

Alternatively, the NJ APTA may need some help soon.  The chiropractic association is in the midst of some intense lobbying to have their practice act altered during the next legislative session.  I would think with a court ruling behind them,  NJAPTA's task might have just gotten a little easier.  Either way, any NJ readers out there:  Join Up!

Finally, I must point out that not all of the chiropractors in New Jersey must have heard about the AAOMPT's slogan of, "You've got drugs, you've got surgery, or you've got us."  A chiropractor quoted in one of the above articles seems to have left something out:

"...patients who once were helped by less costly chiropractic treatments have no choice but to turn to more costly injections and surgeries."

Comments

[sean]

Eric,
Great post! However as I read down through the comments the discussion turned to calling them faith-healers and a cult. They also metioned cranio-sacral therapy.
This is mildly disturbing because while I believe the research - that it is a completely non-scientific approach, many of our colleagues continue to practice it; while also treating utilizing John Barnes' theories.
Just a sign of things to come if we don't stop these teachings as approved continuing education and in our university programs.
We also need to discontinue endorsing them in our national publications (Advance). I've since stopped reading that publication due to the nearly 100% of their writers stating how they practice these techniques. Myofascial release has gained such a strong, undeserved foothold in our profession that I have doctors ordering that as the primary mode of treatment.

[sean]

Eric,
Great post! However as I read down through the comments the discussion turned to calling them faith-healers and a cult. They also metioned cranio-sacral therapy.
This is mildly disturbing because while I believe the research - that it is a completely non-scientific approach, many of our colleagues continue to practice it; while also treating utilizing John Barnes' theories.
Just a sign of things to come if we don't stop these teachings as approved continuing education and in our university programs.
We also need to discontinue endorsing them in our national publications (Advance). I've since stopped reading that publication due to the nearly 100% of their writers stating how they practice these techniques. Myofascial release has gained such a strong, undeserved foothold in our profession that I have doctors ordering that as the primary mode of treatment.

[Girish]

This is fantastic news! Sharon has tremdous talent - and I am so glad she will share that with us!
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