VBA Stroke: Resources for Doctors of Chiropractic

There is growing interest in the association between cervical manipulation and vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke. Historically, opinion rather than fact has often dominated discussions on this topic, even though the incidence of stroke associated with cervical manipulation is very rare and there is a lack of evidence to prove that cervical adjustments can cause a stroke. ACA is sensitive to the public’s concerns surrounding this complex issue, and offers resources to help doctors of chiropractic disseminate accurate information about cervical manipulation. Visit www.acatoday.org/resources for more information. Also take the opportunity to review ACA’s policy on Informed Consent and our Informed Consent resources page for further information and guidance on fostering shared decision making with patients.

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