Common use of Examination / Treatment Clause in Contracts

Examination / Treatment. As part of the analysis, examination, and treatment (“Care”), you are consenting to the following procedures, including but not limited to: Xxxxx Xxxxx, Postural Analysis, Range of Motion Testing, Basic Neurological Testing, Orthopedic Testing, Palpation, Radiographic Studies (including without limit studies performed at the end of your course of Care if deemed necessary or appropriate), Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Massage Therapy, Ultrasound, Hot/Cold Therapy, EMS, Laser Therapy, Spinal Decompression, and others not specifically listed. The risks inherent in Chiropractic Adjustments. As with any healthcare procedure, there are certain complications which may arise during Chiropractic Manipulation and Therapy. These complications include but are not limited to: fractures, disc injuries, dislocations, muscle strain, cervical myelopathy, costovertebral strains and separations, and xxxxx. Some types of manipulation of the neck have been associated with injuries to the arteries in the neck leading to or contributing to serious complications including without limit stroke. Some patients will feel some stiffness and soreness following the first few days of treatment. Our Doctors will make every reasonable effort during the examination to screen for contraindications to care; however, if you have a condition that would otherwise not come to the Doctors attention it is your responsibility to inform the Doctors. The probability of those risks occurring. Fractures are rare occurrences and generally result from some underlying weakness of the bone which we check for during the taking of your history and during examination and X-ray. Stroke and/or arterial dissection caused by Chiropractic Manipulation of the neck has been the subject of ongoing medical research and debate. The most current research on the topic is inconclusive as to a specific incident of this complication occurring. If there is a causal relationship at all it is extremely rare and remote. Unfortunately, there is no recognized screening procedure to identify patients with neck pain who are at risk of arterial stroke. The availability and nature of other treatment options. Other treatment options for your condition may include: • Self-administered, over-the-counter analgesics and rest • Medical care and prescription drugs such as anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants and pain-killers • Hospitalization