Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Feb 2008
Multicenter StudyPredictors of adverse events following chiropractic care for patients with neck pain.
This study examines which variables may predict adverse events in subjects undergoing chiropractic treatment for neck pain. ⋯ Of the 60 independent variables examined, only 4 were found to be predictive of adverse events after chiropractic treatment for neck pain, one of which was found to be protective. The chiropractic practitioner can identify 3 of these variables before initiating treatment.