New Zealand Gazette – 2004 – No. 120

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✨ Chiropractic Registration Guidelines



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insert a gloved finger into the oral cavity for the purpose of adjusting the
temperomandibular joint (TMJ) and cranial articulations.

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insert a gloved finger into the nasal passage for the purpose of adjusting cranial
articulations.

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insert a gloved finger beyond the anal sphincter for the purpose of adjusting the
coccyx and testing for sphincter integrity.

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provide chiropractic care across the full spectrum of: gender, age, religion and
culture. Chiropractic care can also extend to animals.

Where a Doctor of Chiropractic:

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can demonstrate: academic, post graduate certification, diploma/ diplomate
status within and/or

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holds New Zealand registration within another health care discipline, that Doctor
of Chiropractic may utilise his/her specialities in conjunction with, or preparatory
to, their care regime for the well being of patients.

Note: only appropriately qualified practitioners are able to perform analysis and provide
chiropractic care for non-spinal articulations.

In the course of carrying out Chiropractic services, the Doctor of Chiropractic must adhere to
the New Zealand Chiropractic Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and other
directives of the New Zealand Chiropractic Board and abide by relevant Government
legislation and common law.

Glossary of Terms:

Adjustment: A range of techniques including the classic high velocity, low amplitude
dynamic thrust through to very light forces or contact, and may also include instrument, or
specialised table-assisted delivery. Adjustment may involve moving the joints of the spine
and/or non-spinal articulations through an individuals usual, and when indicated and
appropriate, beyond the normal physiological range of motion, but within the limits of
anatomical integrity.

Manipulation: A manual procedure that involves a directed thrust to move a joint past the
physiological range of motion, without exceeding the anatomical limit.

Subluxation: A motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity and / or
physiological function are altered although contact between joint surfaces remains intact.

Vertebral Subluxation Complex:
A model of motion segment dysfunction (subluxation) which incorporates the complex
interaction of pathological changes in nerve, muscle, ligamentous, vascular and connective
tissues and may influence organ system function and general health.

Qualifications Prescribed for Registration in Scope of Practice

Pursuant to section 12 of the Act, the following qualifications are prescribed for registration
as a chiropractor:



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Chiropractic Practice, Diagnostic Procedures, Spinal Assessment, Chiropractic Adjustment, Adjunctive Procedures, Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice