What Is Animal Chiropractic?
- A chiropractic adjustment is defined as a short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by hand or instrument that is directed at specific articulations to correct vertebral subluxations
- It comprises the adjustment of vertebral joints, extremity joints, and cranial sutures
- It includes evaluating the patient's history, intended use/ athleticism, health states, prior x-rays, and tests
Why Animal Chiropractic?
- Neck, back, leg, and tail pain
- Muscles spasms and nerve problems
- Injuries from slips, falls, and accidents
- Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing
- Event or sports injuries
- Post-surgical care
- Bowel, bladder problems
- Maintenance of joint and spinal health
Indications for Care
- Lameness, trouble getting up and down, athletic competitions
- Surgery involving anesthesia, seizures or neurological problems, recovery from illness or injury
- Geriatric household pet, behavior, or mood change
- In horses, signs of navicular disease or laminitis
- Chronic health problems that do not resolve as expected
Why an AVCA Certified doctor?
- AVCA is the primary national credential for this field in North America
- AVCA Certification identifies those professionals who have met specific standards of knowledge and experience
- Certification was developed based upon input and oversight from both chiropractic and veterinary professions
- Certificants are licensed doctors of chiropractic or of veterinary medicine
- Certificants have passed the animal Chiropractic Certification Commissions (ACCC) of the AVCA comprehensive certification examination
- Certification is issued for a 3 year period. Certificants must maintain certification through approved continuing education.
- AVCA has embarked upon a program of continuous improvement for the certification program
- AVCA certification establishes and promotes professional accountability and visibility
- Certification encourages continued professional growth and development