Clinical care characteristics

MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS		RESPONSE (n = 77)
Self-reported management expertise, n (%)*	Chronic pain	53 (69%)
	Headaches	51 (66%)
	Athletic injuries	45 (58%)
	Dizziness and vertigo	25 (32%)
	Pregnancy and post-partum pain	21 (27%)
	Paediatrics	4 (5%)
	Other	7 (9%)
	None	5 (6%)
Types of manual therapy routinely used, n (%)*	High-velocity low-amplitude manipulation	73 (95%)
	Instrument-assisted joint manipulation	42 (55%)
	Joint mobilisation	65 (84%)
	Flexion-distraction	31 (40%)
	Drop-piece	47 (61%)
	Pelvic blocking	24 (31%)
	Soft tissue therapy, trigger point therapy, or massage	73 (95%)
	Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation	44 (57%)
	Other	9 (12%)
Chiropractic technique systems routinely used, n (%)*	Activator methods	17 (22%)
	Advanced Biostructural Correction Technique	1 (1%)
	Applied Kinesiology	3 (4%)
	Chiropractic Biophysics	2 (3%)
	Cox Flexion-Distraction	16 (21%)
	Gonstead Technique	10 (13%)
	Sacro-Occipital Technique	8 (10%)
	Thompson Technique	13 (17%)
	Webster Technique	5 (6%)
	Other	7 (9%)
	Do not use a technique system	50 (65%)
Adjunct therapies routinely used, n (%)*	At-home exercise	73 (95%)
	Supervised exercise	45 (58%)
	Heat or cold therapy	35 (45%)
	Rigid taping	13 (17%)
	Biomechanical taping	33 (43%)
	Dry needling or acupuncture	35 (45%)
	Orthotics	18 (23%)
	TENS	13 (17%)
	Laser therapy	15 (19%)
	Therapeutic ultrasound	11 (14%)
	Other	12 (16%)
	Do not use adjunct therapies	0 (0%)
Topics of routine patient education, n (%)*	Physical activity	77 (100%)
	Sleep hygiene	56 (73%)
	Stress management	61 (79%)
	Smoking, drugs, or alcohol	37 (48%)
	Weight management	33 (43%)
	Diet or nutrition	43 (56%)
	Pain science or pain education	64 (83%)
	Workplace modifications	61 (79%)
	Other	4 (5%)
	Do not use patient education	0 (0%)
Practitioners routinely referred to, n (%)*	Other chiropractor	22 (29%)
	Physical therapist/physiotherapist	45 (58%)
	Osteopath	5 (6%)
	General practitioner	63 (82%)
	Medical specialist	41 (53%)
	Dietician or nutritionist	19 (25%)
	Podiatrist	16 (21%)
	Occupational therapist	6 (8%)
	Speech pathologist	1 (1%)
	Counsellor or psychologist	30 (39%)
	Fitness professional	31 (40%)
	Massage therapist	49 (64%)
	Other	5 (6%)
	Do not routinely refer patients	2 (3%)

*Sub-groups may sum to more than 77 (100%) as participants
were able to select multiple options

Table 4.