[Core] [61% incumbents] Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
  DWAs: Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
  DWAs: Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
  DWAs: Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Recommend and arrange for diagnostic procedures, such as blood chemistry tests, saliva tests, x-rays, or other imaging procedures.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.
  DWAs: Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. | Recommend types of assistive devices.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
  DWAs: Gather medical information from patient histories. | Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Diagnose medical conditions.

[EMERGING:New] Provide guidance to patients on exercises they can perform to improve mobility.

[EMERGING:New] Take x-rays.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.34 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.10 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.07 lvl:5.43) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Biology (imp:3.94 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Psychology (imp:3.82 lvl:4.85) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administration and Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:3.49 lvl:4.49) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.47 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Education and Training (imp:3.44 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.42 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.34 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.20 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.95 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.94 lvl:3.08) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:2.71 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mathematics (imp:2.62 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.52 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.51 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.34 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:2.31 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:2.21 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.21 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:2.04 lvl:2.15) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.99 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.93 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Design (imp:1.85 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.81 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Geography (imp:1.60 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:1.26 lvl:0.68) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.70 lvl:5.61) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.50 lvl:4.88) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.32 lvl:5.48) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.30 lvl:4.78) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.16 lvl:4.85) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.13 lvl:5.22) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.10 lvl:4.93) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.07 lvl:4.70) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Processing Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.91) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.91 lvl:4.69) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.90 lvl:4.36) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.89 lvl:3.68) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.86 lvl:3.70) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.80 lvl:4.35) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.76 lvl:4.66) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.75 lvl:4.54) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.70 lvl:4.46) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.68 lvl:4.30) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.67 lvl:4.13) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.55 lvl:4.04) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.55 lvl:3.77) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.54 lvl:4.38) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.50 lvl:3.36) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.47 lvl:4.29) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.47 lvl:4.53) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.44 lvl:3.75) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.43 lvl:4.15) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.43 lvl:4.05) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.42 lvl:4.81) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.39 lvl:4.08) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.18) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.99) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.99 lvl:3.61) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.90 lvl:3.20) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.86 lvl:3.49) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.83 lvl:3.12) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.48 lvl:2.92) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.81 lvl:1.33) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.76 lvl:2.06) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.62 lvl:1.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.59 lvl:0.91) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.50) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.39) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.34) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:2.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.95) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Social Orientation (imp:1.88) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.82) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.74) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.74) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.73) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.63) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.37) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.25) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:1.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:1.03) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 39,630
  annual_median    : $79,200
  annual_pct10     : $43,460
  annual_pct25     : $60,070
  annual_pct75     : $105,050
  annual_pct90     : $146,080
  annual_mean      : $90,520
  hourly_median    : $38.08

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Jersey ($134,990)
  lowest_state     : Utah ($53,900)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.504x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   38,970  median: $  79,100
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      200  median: $ 102,120
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      180  median: $  81,940
  Educational Services                     emp:       40  median: $  76,930

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   38,970  median: $  79,100
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      200  median: $ 102,120
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      180  median: $  81,940
  Educational Services                     emp:       40  median: $  76,930

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Chiropractic () is a controversial form of alternative medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially of the spine.  The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy but may also include exercises and health and lifestyle counseling. Most who seek chiropractic care do so for low back pain.  Chiropractic is well established in the United States, Canada, and Australia, along with other manual-therapy professions such as osteopathy and physical therapy.
Many chiropractors (often known informally as chiros), especially those in the field's early history, have proposed that mechanical disorders affect general health, and that regular manipulation of the spine (spinal adjustment) improves general health.  A chiropractor may have a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and be referred to as "doctor" but is not a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.). While many chiropractors view themselves as primary care providers, chiropractic clinical training does not meet the requirements for that designation. A small but significant number of chiropractors spread vaccine misinformation, promote unproven dietary supplements, or administer full-spine x-rays.
There is no compelling evidence that either primary or maintenance chiropractic adjustment is effective for any symptoms or diseases, including low back pain. A 2011 critical evaluation of 45 systematic reviews concluded that the data included in the study "fail[ed] to demonstrate convincingly that spinal manipulation is an effective intervention for any condition." Conclusions about cost-effectiveness are limited by low-quality studies, uncertainty about efficacy, and insufficient evidence. 
There is not sufficient data to establish the safety of chiropractic manipulations. It is frequently associated with mild to moderate adverse effects, with serious or fatal complications in rare cases. There is controversy regarding the degree of risk of vertebral artery dissection, which can lead to stroke and death, from cervical manipulation. Several deaths have been associated with this technique and it has been suggested that the relationship is causative, a claim which is disputed by many chiropractors.
Chiropractic is based on several pseudoscientific ideas. Spiritualist D. D. Palmer founded chiropractic in the 1890s, claiming that he had received it from "the other world", from a doctor who had died 50 years previously. Throughout its history, chiropractic has been controversial. Its foundation is at odds with evidence-based medicine, and is underpinned by pseudoscientific ideas such as vertebral subluxation and Innate Intelligence.   Despite the overwhelming evidence that vaccination is an effective public health intervention, there are significant disagreements among chiropractors over the subject, which has led to negative impacts on both public vaccination and mainstream acceptance of chiropractic. The American Medical Association called chiropractic an "unscientific cult" in 1966 and boycotted it until losing an antitrust case in 1987. Chiropractic has had a strong political base and sustained demand for services. In the last decades of the twentieth century, it gained more legitimacy and greater acceptance among conventional physicians and health plans in the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic, chiropractic professional associations advised chiropractors to adhere to CDC, WHO, and local health department guidance. Despite these recommendations, a small but vocal and influential number of chiropractors spread vaccine misinformation.


== Status as fringe healing ==
Chiropractic is not regarded as a mainstream branch of medicine.


=== Origins in "folk medicine" ===
Chiropractic's origins lie in the folk medicine of bonesetting, and as it evolved it incorporated vitalism, spiritual inspiration and rationalism. Its founder, D. D. Palmer, called it "a science of healing without drugs".  Its early philosophy was based on deduction from irrefutable doctrine, which helped distinguish chiropractic from medicine, provided it with legal and political defenses against claims of practicing medicine without a license, and allowed chiropractors to establish themselves as an autonomous profession. This "straight" philosophy, taught to generations of chiropractors, rejects the inferential reasoning of the scientific method, and relies on deductions from vitalistic first principles rather than on the materialism of science. However, most practitioners tend to incorporate scientific research into chiropractic, and most practitioners are "mixers" who attempt to combine the materialistic reductionism of science with the metaphysics of their predecessors and with the holistic paradigm of wellness. A 2008 commentary proposed that chiropractic actively divorce itself from the straight philosophy as part of a campaign to eliminate untestable dogma and engage in critical thinking and evidence-based research.
Although a wide diversity of ideas exist among chiropractors, they share the belief that the spine and health are related in a fundamental way, and that this relationship is mediated through the nervous system. Some chiropractors claim spinal manipulation can have an effect on a variety of ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome and asthma.


=== "Subluxation" as a Vitalist concept ===

In science-based medicine, the term "subluxation" refers to an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint, from the Latin luxare for "dislocate". Whereas medical doctors use the term exclusively to refer to physical dislocations, Chiropractic founder D. D. Palmer imbued the word subluxation with a metaphysical and philosophical meaning drawn from pseudoscientific traditions such as Vitalism.
Palmer claimed that vertebral subluxations interfered with the body's function and its inborn ability to heal itself. D. D. Palmer repudiated his earlier theory that vertebral subluxations caused pinched nerves in the intervertebral spaces in favor of subluxations causing altered nerve vibration, either too tense or too slack, affecting the tone (health) of the end organ. He qualified this by noting that knowledge of innate intelligence was not essential to the competent practice of chiropractic. This concept was later expanded upon by his son, B. J. Palmer, and was instrumental in providing the legal basis of differentiating chiropractic from conventional medicine.
Vertebral subluxation, a core concept of traditional chiropractic, remains unsubstantiated and largely untested, and a debate about whether to keep it in the chiropractic paradigm has been ongoing for decades. In general, critics of traditional subluxation-based chiropractic (including chiropractors) are skeptical of its clinical value, dogmatic beliefs and metaphysical approach. While straight chiropractic still retains the traditional vitalistic construct espoused by the founders, evidence-based chiropractic suggests that a mechanistic view will allow chiropractic care to become integrated into the wider health care community. This is still a continuing source of debate within the chiropractic profession as well, with some schools of chiropractic still teaching the traditional/straight subluxation-based chiropractic, while others have moved towards an evidence-based chiropractic that rejects metaphysical foundings and limits itself to primarily neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
In 2005, the chiropractic subluxation was defined by the World Health Organization as "a lesion or dysfunction in a joint or motion segment in which alignment, movement integrity and/or physiological function are altered, although contact between joint surfaces remains intact. It is essentially a functional entity, which may influence biomechanical and neural integrity." This differs from the medical definition of subluxation as a significant structural displacement, which can be seen 

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  Extract: The Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA), founded in 1990 as the Chiropractors' Association of Australia (CAA), is the largest association of chiropractors and chiropractic students in Australia.

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  Extract: The history of chiropractic began in 1895 when Daniel David Palmer of Iowa performed the first chiropractic adjustment on a partially deaf janitor, William Harvey Lillard. While Lillard was working without his shirt on in Palmer's office, Lillard bent over to empty the trash can. Palmer noticed that

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  Extract: There are a number of degrees and credentials that are awarded to chiropractors, depending on the culture and regulations of different jurisdictions.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Chiropractors are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat neuromuscular disorders through spinal manipulation and manual therapy techniques. They assess patients' musculoskeletal conditions, perform spinal adjustments, and provide guidance on exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to promote healing and prevent injury. These practitioners maintain detailed patient records and may order diagnostic procedures like X-rays to inform their treatment plans.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A chiropractor begins their day by reviewing patient charts and preparing treatment rooms with necessary equipment. They conduct thorough physical examinations, evaluating patients' spinal alignment and musculoskeletal function through hands-on assessment techniques. The core of their work involves performing manual spinal adjustments and manipulations to correct misalignments and improve mobility. They document treatment progress meticulously, analyze X-rays when needed, and counsel patients on exercises, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications. Throughout the day, they may consult with other healthcare providers and refer patients to specialists when conditions exceed their scope of practice.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful chiropractors possess exceptional manual dexterity and physical stamina, as their work requires precise hand movements and sustained physical activity throughout long days. They demonstrate high levels of social perceptiveness and empathy, essential for building patient trust and effectively communicating treatment plans to individuals experiencing pain and discomfort. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities enable them to interpret diagnostic information and develop personalized treatment approaches. Individuals who thrive in this role are detail-oriented and dependable, maintaining meticulous patient records while adhering to strict safety protocols. They also possess the emotional resilience to work with patients in chronic pain and the communication skills to educate patients about their conditions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Becoming a chiropractor requires extensive education, with 82.1% holding doctoral degrees, typically a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from an accredited chiropractic college. This involves completing prerequisite undergraduate coursework in sciences, followed by a 4-year professional program that includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience. All states require chiropractors to pass national board examinations and obtain licensure before practicing. Many practitioners also pursue additional certifications in specialized techniques or complete internships to gain practical experience before establishing independent practices.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Chiropractors typically begin their careers as associates in established practices or multi-disciplinary clinics, gaining experience and building patient relationships. Many eventually establish their own private practices, which allows for greater autonomy and higher earning potential. Some pursue specializations such as sports chiropractic, pediatric care, or chiropractic neurology, which can lead to higher compensation and more focused patient populations. Career advancement may also involve teaching at chiropractic colleges, conducting research, or expanding into wellness and rehabilitation centers that offer comprehensive musculoskeletal care.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, chiropractors earn a median annual salary of $79,200, with the range spanning from $43,460 to $146,080 annually across 39,630 employed professionals. Geographic variation is significant, with New Jersey offering the highest wages at $134,990 compared to Utah's $53,900, representing a 2.50x difference. The vast majority work in Health Care and Social Assistance settings (38,970 positions), with employment heavily concentrated in private practice and outpatient care centers. Demand remains steady as an aging population seeks non-pharmaceutical approaches to pain management and musculoskeletal disorders. The profession benefits from growing acceptance of integrative healthcare approaches and increased focus on preventive care and wellness.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Chiropractic work has low automation risk due to its reliance on manual manipulation techniques and personalized patient interaction that require human touch, empathy, and real-time clinical judgment. While diagnostic imaging analysis and patient record management may become more automated, the core therapeutic activities of spinal adjustment and hands-on assessment cannot be replicated by technology.

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