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Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist Info

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist Summary:

A chiropractic rehabilitation specialist is a medical professional who has had extensive postgraduate training in rehabilitation and physiologic therapeutics to help treat injuries or diseases that impact the functional abilities in one’s daily life, work or recreational activities. Relevant impairments, such as flexibility, strength and endurance are often intermediate goals of rehabilitation, but the ultimate goal is to restore patients back to their original condition prior to the onset of disease or injury.

A chiropractic rehabilitation specialist is a medical professional who has had extensive postgraduate training in rehabilitation and physiologic therapeutics to help treat injuries or diseases that impact the functional abilities in one’s daily life, work or recreational activities. Relevant impairments, such as flexibility, strength and endurance are often intermediate goals of rehabilitation, but the ultimate goal is to restore patients back to their original condition prior to the onset of disease or injury.

Conditions Treated Include:



  • Herniated disc
  • Sciatica
  • Bone spurs
  • Scoliosis
  • Whiplash
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pinched nerve
  • Bulging disc

    • Chiropractic Rehabilitation Treatments May Include:



  • Spinal manipulation
  • Surface EMG testing
  • Micro-current therapy
  • Motorized inter-segmental traction
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Specific exercise plans

Sub-Specialties Within Chiropractic Rehabilitation:


Chiropractic rehabilitation specialists may obtain additional certifications through the diplomate programs offered by the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties (ABCS). Programs include chiropractic pediatrics, chiropractic acupuncture, neurology, diagnostic imaging, sports physician, occupational health and orthopedics.

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist Education:


Chiropractic rehabilitation specialists attain a premedical undergraduate college education and then attend four to five years at an accredited chiropractic college. In addition, they must complete a minimum of one year clinical training that includes 4,200 hours of clinical, lab and classroom training.

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Associations:


The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest association representing doctors of chiropractic. The ACA sets high standards of patient care and ethics and provides educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic.

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist FAQs:

What’s the difference between a chiropractic rehabilitation specialist and a regular chiropractor?
Chiropractic rehabilitation specialists have the diplomate in Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics and Rehabilitation (CPTR). To attain the CPTR designation, chiropractors must have 300 to 400 hours of advanced study through accredited organizations or chiropractic colleges along with passing a vigorous written and oral exam.

How can I find the best chiropractic rehabilitation specialist in my area?
You can find the best local chiropractic rehabilitation specialist on Wellness.com, through other search sites like the ACA and from referrals by your primary care physician, family members and friends. Most of these professionals have websites where you email questions to determine whether or not the chiropractor is a good fit for you.

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist Related Terms:
spinal adjustments, holistic healing, non-invasive medical treatment, occupational injuries, sports injuries, car accidents, herniated discs and pinched nerves