Chiropractors provide care to male and female patients of all ages. Of ten there are special adjustment and management considerations for pat ients at different stages of the lifespan. This volume examines chirop ractic care for selected populations of patients--infants, children, w omen, and older adults. This book will familiarize you with these pati ents' special needs and with the conditions that commonly affect them. It will also provide you with optimal treatment techniques.

Chiropractors are increasingly becoming involved in the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, and they are enhancing their knowledge ba se through curricular activities, clinical experience, or post-graduat e education. Opportunities exist for sports certification and diplomac y. This volume will provide the chiropractic student and practicing ch iropractor with information on exercise and aerobic conditioning, inju ry prevention, injury management, and general issues related to contem porary sports chiropractic care. A new, previously unpublished chapter will address how to establish a sports chiropractic practice.

Technology is increasingly important in today's health care environmen t, both in its use and as a broader social and financial issue. This v olume provides an overview of technology and technology assessment for the chiropractic profession and discusses those diagnostic and therap eutic technologies used by chiropractors. Radiography and ultrasound a re both covered. In addition, a new, previously unpublished chapter wi ll address appropriateness in L-spine.