THE Chiropractic Board of Australia has banned spinal manipulation treatments for children under two years of age while a formal review of the practice is undertaken.
The Council of Australian Governments Health Council review will "examine the current best evidence for the efficacy of spinal manipulation to treat childhood illnesses or health concerns in infants and young children," with the Board saying it wants to ensure the public has access to "safe, ethical and competent care".
The Australian Chiropractors Association has responded, saying it is "disappointed that the care we are able to provide children may be restricted".
The Association said it did not want to see a restriction of choice, adding that "greater regulation in this area will not improve the healthcare provided to children" and claiming "significant evidence of the value parents place on the informed care provided".
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