Dr. Tom Herchakowski | Addressing Clinical Limitations and Challenges

 

Telehealth presents unique clinical limitations and challenges in the delivery of chiropractic care, particularly when it comes to hands-on assessment and treatment techniques. Performing spinal adjustments, manual therapies, and physical examinations remotely requires innovative approaches and alternative methods for evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions. Chiropractors must leverage telehealth-friendly assessment tools, such as video consultations, virtual movement assessments, and patient-reported outcome measures, to gather relevant clinical information and develop individualized treatment plans.

 

Moreover, educating patients about self-care techniques, therapeutic exercises, and ergonomic modifications can empower them to manage their symptoms and optimize treatment outcomes between telehealth appointments. Collaborating with other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists and primary care physicians, can also enhance interdisciplinary care coordination and support holistic treatment approaches for patients. By addressing clinical limitations and challenges in telehealth, chiropractors such as Dr. Tom Herchakowski (Consumer Affairs) adapt their practice strategies and continue to deliver effective and patient-centered care remotely.