ACA Pediatrics Council
300-Hour ACA Pediatric Diplomate Education
Are you ready to take your pediatric knowledge to the next level, expand your clinical skills, cultivate your confidence in handling complex cases and caring for patients, from birth to 18 years of age?
The ACA CCP is pleased to offer a 300-hour, hybrid learning, diplomate program in Pediatrics. This program offers asynchronous learning, two weekend Intensive sessions, & quarterly virtual Grand Round sessions; learn on your schedule!
Upgraded Student Experience Coming Soon, Cohort 2 starting in early 2025
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Research Update: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
The efficacy of combined physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises and manual therapy in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Abstract
Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a pathological condition characterized by vertebral curvature and associated trunk deformities in adolescents. The clinical efficacy of conservative treatment in alleviating spinal curvature of AIS remains a topic of ongoing debate. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of combined physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE) and manual therapy (MT) on trunk deformity, spinal function, mobility, and mental health in patients with AIS.
Methods: Thirty-one participants who were diagnosed with AIS whose Cobb angle was between 10-45°were enrolled in the study. Participants in the intervention group received 50 min of PSSE combined with 10 min of MT, while the control group performed 50 min of PSSE as their home exercise program. Both treatments were implemented three times a week for four weeks. Cobb angle, spinal mobility, trunk morphology (vertebral rotation angle, apical deviation, pelvic obliquity distance and angle), movement capability, and quality of life (QOL) were assessed at baseline and post intervention. The treatment effects between the intervention and control groups were analyzed using a two-way repeated measures ANOVA.
Results: Following a 4-week treatment period, Cobb angle was significantly reduced from 21.58° to 18.58° in intervention group and increased from 18.00° at baseline and 19.14° post intervention in the control group. Significant improvements were also observed in spinal mobility, movement capability, quality of life, and some of the trunk morphology indices in the intervention group compared to baseline (p < 0.05). Improvements were significantly higher in the intervention group than the control group.
Conclusion: Combining PSSE and MT shows potential benefits in alleviating AIS symptoms and improving QOL. Further studies to substantiate these findings are warranted.
SAVE THE DATE-
The Joint Symposium on Women's Health and Pediatrics with the ACA Women's Health Council & Logan University will be held October 4-5, 2025
Nomination Window Closed
Thank you for submitting a nomination for Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year 2024! We invited you to reflect and consider those leaders who are making a significant contribution to the field of pediatrics in leadership, research, and/or service to the profession. Nomination deadline was September 5, 2024.
Nominees do not need to be Council members, however, Council membership will be a factor in deliberations to choose a winner. Send questions or concerns to acaccpsecretary@gmail.com.
The award winner will be announced at a later date, due to the Education Symposium being rescheduled. Watch upcoming ACA CCP newsletter and emails for a new date and time!
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The ACA Peds Council Research Committee has partnered with the leading researchers in the field to provide opportunities for our members to actively contribute to advancing pediatric literature.
4 Ways to Contribute:
- Case Reports
- Mentor Matching
- Join a Current Project
- Support Pediatric Research Fund
Ready to learn more? Contact Dr. Jessie Young, ACA CCP Research Chair: drjessieyoung@gmail.com
Thank you for your continued support of the ACA Pediatrics Council!
Together, we are working to advance the field of chiropractic pediatrics.
We would like to highlight some of the benefits of being a member:
Increases your visibility as a doctor of chiropractic who serves the pediatric community.
You are placed on a Find A Chiropractor list for colleagues to use or for the public to
find a chiropractor who treats pediatric patients, increasing your patient base.
Helps align yourself with other doctors of chiropractic who are like minded
in providing pediatric care and increased networking opportunities.
Provides opportunities to expand your educational resources.
Attending an annual symposium that highlights great speakers on multiple pediatric topics.
Discounted registration fees on educational courses and yearly symposium.
A complimentary subscription to Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Social media messaging and interaction with colleagues through the council’s
Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Helps you market to your pediatric community… and much more.
Students and first year graduates membership fees are FREE! General membership is only $85.00 for ACA members.
ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics
The views and comments expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics or the American Chiropractic Association.