In Kansas, Minnesota and Nebraska, where we read the published scope rules for these practitioners, ear infections is not among the permitted categories of practice as we read them. 4 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Otitis media is an infection diagnosed and treated by pediatricians and family physicians. Diagnosing or treating an infection sits outside a chiropractic license. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.
4Doc bros advertising it
7Advertised claims
3States with rules read
1Vulnerability tier
What the rules say
The rule each row was read against, in the state where that practitioner is licensed.
Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)
K.S.A. 65-2871
Who advertises it
Listed by strength of the public record for this condition, not by any judgment of the person.
Checked against the cited rule text Chiropractor, Nebraska · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material
“Pediatric concerns (chronic ear infections, constipation, food sensitivities)” Listed on their site
Public content appears to address Pediatric concerns (chronic ear infections, constipation, food sensitivities), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.
Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801; 172 NAC 29-008
Full dossierBoard complaint packet
Checked against the cited rule text Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material
“Children’s Health ADD/ADHD Ear Infections Colic Chiropractic” Listed on their site
Public content appears to address Children’s Health ADD/ADHD Ear Infections Colic Chiropractic, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.
Listed on the same page as ADHD, Hormone imbalance and replacement and PCOS.
Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01
Full dossierBoard complaint packet
Checked against the cited rule text Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material
“Ear Infection” Rule cited
Public content appears to address Ear Infection, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.
Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871
Full dossierBoard complaint packet
Checked against the cited rule text Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material
“Frequent ear infections” Rule cited
Public content appears to address Frequent ear infections, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.
Listed on the same page as Autism, Infant colic and reflux and Torticollis and infant development.
Where it was publishedFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871
“Recurring ear infections or sinus congestion” Rule cited
Public content appears to address Recurring ear infections or sinus congestion, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.
Listed on the same page as Autism, Infant colic and reflux and Torticollis and infant development.
Where it was publishedFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871
“Pediatric chiropractic for colic, reflux, ear infections, developmental delays” Rule cited
Public content appears to address Pediatric chiropractic for colic, reflux, ear infections, developmental delays, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.
Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871
Full dossierBoard complaint packet
Where this care belongs
Must refer to: A pediatrician or an ear, nose and throat specialist.
Otitis media is an infection diagnosed and treated by pediatricians and family physicians. Diagnosing or treating an infection sits outside a chiropractic license.
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