A survey of Fellows in the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada): their intervention practices and intended therapeutic outcomes when treating athletes.
OBJECTIVE
To compile baseline data regarding the treatment practices and therapeutic outcomes that fellows of the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Canada (CCSS(C)) strive for when treating athletes.


METHODS
Cross-sectional self-report mail out survey of CCSS(C) fellows.


METHODS
Current registered fellows of the CCSS(C) as determined by the College at the time of survey distribution.


RESULTS
The majority of questioned fellows believe that they can cause direct and specific improvements in an athlete's sport performance. The most commonly utilized therapeutic intervention was spinal joint manipulation/mobilization. The most anticipated outcomes following the treatment of athletes with the goal of affecting athletic performance were "changing or improving aberrant body mechanics," "restoring or improving aberrant muscle function," and "improving joint function or reducing joint dysfunction."


CONCLUSIONS
The majority of respondent fellows of the CCSS(C) believe their therapy to be effective in enhancing an athlete's sport performance.
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie St., Toronto, Ontario M2H 3J1.
Andrew L
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Miners
Christopher
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Degraauw