Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
3 VERTICAL BAR GRAPHS WITH CONSTANT BLUE/RED COLORS
3 VERTICAL BAR GRAPHS WITH CONSTANT BLUE/RED COLORS
Treatment was Helpful:
Chiropractic Patients -- 99%
Medical Patients -- 80%
Satisfied with Care:
Chiropractic Patients -- 96%
Medical Patients -- 84%
Likely to Seek Care from Another Provider:
Chiropractic Patients -- 14%
Medical Patients -- 27%
SOURCE: Carey CS, et al. Acute severe low back pain. Spine, 21:339-344, 1996.
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