Icpa4Kids (2024)

FAQs

What does ICPA stand for in chiropractic? ›

ICPA-International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

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To perform the Webster technique, the patient is put in a comfortable position (first face down, followed by face up) while the chiropractor uses gentle pressure from his or her hands to impose the healing, restorative, and tension-relieving effects.

Webster's original intent, the Webster Technique has always been taught in the ICPA Certification Program as a specific sacral analysis and diversified adjustment to be used throughout pregnancy to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation but also for all weight-bearing individuals regardless of age or gender.

Chiropractors in the United States are required to complete a Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree in order to practice. This degree is on par with an MD or a PhD. Slightly longer answer? Yes, chiropractors are doctors of chiropractic medicine and are considered physicians.

The Webster technique is considered safe for most pregnancies. It may be helpful throughout pregnancy or simply as an intervention if a baby is breech. And along with addressing breech presentation, the Webster technique may ease: leg pain.

Flexion-Distraction or Cox Technique:

Patients lie upon a specially designed, adjustable treatment table. The chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply pressure and stretch the spine. The patient feels a gentle stretching motion which many find relaxing.

The Webster Technique is shown to be 82% successful. Studies show that success rates go up when the mother starts care in her eighth month of pregnancy. The average visits it took for baby to turn was 6. So if you are less than 36 weeks and are willing to give it a good try, you have a great chance of baby turning!

Torque Release Technique (TRT) is a chiropractic method used to gently correct subluxation or spinal misalignments in a non-invasive manner. Rather than physically manipulating the joints, TRT aims to encourage the body to naturally heal itself. It is an entirely neurological treatment.

4) How many treatments do I need? There is no exact time frame as this varies from patient to patient; as there are many factors that affect this. It is possible for the technique to work within the first few visits and sometimes it may take a couple of weeks.

In what population are the Webster analysis and adjustments appropriate? ›

This specific sacral analysis can be used on all weight bearing individuals to determine sacroiliac joint dysfunction/ sacral subluxation and is therefore applicable for the entire population, however it is most commonly utilized by pregnant women.

The Webster technique is a safe and effective treatment for pregnant women who are experiencing subluxations in their pelvis. This technique can be used to treat a variety of pregnancy-related problems such as back pain, malpresentation such as breech, and restricted movement in the womb.

The ICPA promotes a scientific approach to clinical practice, supporting membership involvement in research publication, establishing and overseeing a Practice-Based Research Network and correlating research findings to establish protocols of care.

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ICPA (Aust) is a voluntary, non-profit, apolitical parent body dedicated to ensuring all geographically isolated children's educational needs and aspirations are not disadvantaged because of where they live.