Clinical Considerations for Younger Patients 101
By: Shawn Thistle

Course Description

Read or listen to the course sections, then complete the quiz.

Cost: $19.99

Learning Objectives:

  1. Compare the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation versus sham manipulation in children aged 7-14 with recurrent headaches
  2. Outline current evidence on the functional changes associated with neck pain in adolescents
  3. Investigate the role of chronic physical illness, mental health disorders and psychological conditions as potential triggers or risk factors for low back pain in children, adolescents and young adults
  4. Estimate whether carrying a heavier schoolbag (> 10% of bodyweight) is associated with a higher prevalence of low back pain in children between the ages 9 and 16
  5. Examine the changes that are occurring in young athlete’s development and implications on movement, performance and injury

Course Reviews:

  1. Chiropractic Manipulation for Recurrent Headaches in Children – Sham-Controlled Trial
  2. Functional Changes Associated with Neck Pain in Adolescents
  3. Risk Factors for Back Pain from Childhood to Young Adulthood
  4. Association Between the Weight of Schoolbags & LBP in Schoolchildren
  5. Developmental Changes in the Youth Athlete – Implications for Sport Performance & Injuries

Course Details

  • Clinical Considerations for Younger Patients 101
  • By:    Shawn Thistle
  • Instructor:    Dr. Shawn Thistle (RRS Education)
  • Total CE Hours:    1
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  • Course Categories:     DC Continuing Education
  • Course Subjects | CE HOURS:
    • Pediatrics  -1 CE Hours