Chiropractors/ProAdjuster

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Expert: - 10/6/2010


Question
What are the pros and cons of being treated by a chiropractor who uses this equipment?

Answer
Hello Eric,

Thank you for your question.

Perhaps other Doctors on this AllExpert Board could give you a better answer.  I am not very familiar with the 'ProAdjuster'.

As a Doctor of Chiropractic I have spent 30+ years trying to improve my manual palpation and treatment skills.  "Chiro - Practic" means "to perform by hand" or "To Do By Hand".

The ProAdjuster is a computerized, electronic, instrument adjustment device.  These devices use a sensor to check movement in a spinal segment, and after analysis, the machine may decide to treat the area with impulses delivered by that same device.

Some people prefer a device to adjust their spine, some people prefer a hands on approach.  Some people appreciate the Brain, mind and hands of the Doctor, some people prefer the machine adjustment.

I utilize my hands primarily in the treatment of the spine.  Initially when computerized electronic adjustment devices came out the cost was quite prohibitive- I have heard cost of device as high as $85,000.oo.  There are occasional machines available on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/PROADJUSTER-PRO-ADJUSTER-CHIROPRACTIC-THERAPY-SYSTEM-/280572... here is a used machine for US $8,995.00.

Here are some web info sources that may be helpful to you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyLbZfzsu20 ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwydl5hEr_k ,

There was some type of lawsuit involved with the device:   
http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=54268  



Other web information:
 http://chirotalk.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=quacktxdevices&action=display&thr...  ,
 http://www.topix.com/forum/med/chiropractic/TSB0HT9VAHQEGNTTB/p6 ,
 


I would recommend visiting these websites, perhaps visiting another Doctor on this AllExperts.  The information above is about what I know of the ProAdjuster, I tried to give the Pro and Con.

If your Doctor uses the ProAdjuster and you are happy,,,, stay!
If your Doctor uses his(her) hands and you are happy,,,, stay!

If you are looking for a Doctor in your area-- ask friends and neighbors for a referral to a good Doctor of Chiropractic in your area!

I wish you good luck, I am just not that knowledgeable on the ProAdjuster, and utilized the web- as you can see above....

Thanks for the question,

Dr. Victor Dolan DC, DACBSP  

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan | 718-981-9755 | www.drvictordolan.net | www.statenislandchiropractor.com | Nutrition, Sciatica, Headache, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Muscle Spasm

Experience

Palmer College Graduate 1983; Thirty years in practice in my hometown of Staten Island, New York. Expert in Neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints. Utilizing techniques such as Chiropractic via Palmer Package, Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Nutritional Guidance. I am also a Certified Nutritionist.

Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President; PKX Alumni Brother of the Year; Knights of Columbus Masons; Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publications
American Public Health Association (2003) - Oral Presentation

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979; Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983; Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567); Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986); Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996); Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998); Certified Personal Fitness Trainer; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry; Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998); Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)

Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine – Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998; Chief of Chiropractic - Doctors Hospital - New York 1997; SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Award for Most Popular Series (1996/1997/1998); Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994); SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series (1994); Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993); Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987/1988); American Public Health Association (2003); American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium Presentation - Adolescent Athletic Injury (2004)

Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island - Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001); Curtis High School Football (1988 to present)- New York City PSAL Football CHAMPION (2007)

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