A weight loss program in a chiropractic practice: a retrospective analysis.
BACKGROUND
Obesity is a global problem and places individuals at risk for developing chronic metabolic disorders. The need for investigating simple, effective and sustaining approaches to weight loss cannot be overstated.


METHODS
We performed a retrospective file analysis of patient files attending a 13-week weight loss program. Inclusion for analysis were files of adults (i.e., >18 years) completing the program consisting of chiropractic adjustments/spinal manipulative therapy augmented with diet/nutritional intervention, exercise and one-on-one counseling.


RESULTS
Sixteen of 30 people (i.e., 53.33%) completed the program. Statistically and clinically significant changes were noted in weight and BMI measures based on pre-treatment (average weight = 190.46 lbs. and BMI = 30.94 kg/m(2)) and comparative measurements (average weight = 174.94 lbs. and BMI = 28.50 kg/m(2)).


CONCLUSIONS
A cohort of patients under enrolled in a weight loss program was described. This provides supporting evidence on the effectiveness of a multi-modal approach to weight loss implemented in a chiropractic clinic.
362 E Bridge St., Elyria, OH 44035, USA. Electronic address: ademaria3@gmail.com.
Anthony
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DeMaria
362 E Bridge St., Elyria, OH 44035, USA.
Casen
C
DeMaria
362 E Bridge St., Elyria, OH 44035, USA.
Robert
R
Demaria
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, 327 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA; Life Chiropractic College West, 25001 Industrial Blvd Hayward, CA 94545, USA. Electronic address: jalcantara@lifewest.edu.
Joel
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Alcantara
D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003376:Counseling; D004035:Diet Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026882:Manipulation, Chiropractic / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy*; D050177:Overweight / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D061217:Weight Reduction Programs / Q000379:methods*
Chiropractic; Counseling; Diet; Exercise; Weight loss