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15 SEPTEMBER 2004 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 120 2899
(1) (a) In the process of forming a differential diagnosis, diagnosis or clinical impression a chiropractor may:
• elicit a case history and conduct appropriate components of a routine physical examination.
• perform a comprehensive functional spinal assessment.
• take or order x-rays as an analytical tool used in the detection, location, evaluation, reduction, correction and monitoring of spinal and / or non-spinal articulations, dysfunctions, and to determine structural integrity, anomalies, mobility / immobility, and contraindications to chiropractic care.
• utilise other diagnostic modalities consistent with chiropractic practice including by way of example and not by way of limitation: neurocalometry, thermography, surface electromyography (sEMG).
• order or make recommendations for other such diagnostic or analytical tests consistent with chiropractic practice including by way of example but not by way of limitation: bioanalytical laboratory tests, diagnostic musculo-skeletal ultrasound, radiology, computerised axial tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radio-isotope bone scan, invasive electromyography and nerve conduction studies.
(2) In the process of delivering chiropractic care, a chiropractor may:
• utilise chiropractic adjustment(s) and / or manipulation(s) in order to address:
(i) dysfunctions or disorders arising from the structures or functions of the spine and the effects of those dysfunctions or disorders on the neuro-musculo-skeletal system; commonly referred to by chiropractors as the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC);
(ii) dysfunctions or disorders arising from the structures or functions of the non-spinal articulations.
• manage dysfunctions or disorders arising from: environmental, physical, psychological and nutritional irregularities which can impact on the neuro-musculo-skeletal system and the well-being of the person.
• utilise adjunctive or supportive procedures and advice including by way of example but not by way of limitation: myofascial trigger point therapy and other soft tissue techniques, application of heat / ice, taping, bracing, stretching, strengthening exercises, dietary advice, nutritional supplementation, ergonomic assessment and guidance, psycho-social support, physiological therapeutics (e.g. ultrasound) and other healthful living practices.
• recommend and deliver chiropractic care as determined by chiropractic analytical procedures, even in the absence of subjective symptoms.
• recognise the need for activity based rehabilitation incorporating a cognitive behavioural approach and either provide or refer patients as required for activity based rehabilitation.
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