Table 4. Adverse events considered most preventable with appropriate training and certification by respondents.
| Adverse Event | n=134 (%) |
| Inability to Properly Screen for Red/Yellow Flags | 121 (90.3) |
| Use of Inappropriate Manipulation Forces | 119 (88.8) |
| Soft Tissue Strains/Sprains | 114 (85.1) |
| Disc Injuries | 114 (85.1) |
| Exacerbation of Pre-existing Conditions | 112 (83.6) |
| Neurological Impairments | 111 (82.8) |
| Poor Communication of Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives | 94 (69.7) |
| Vertebral Fractures | 89 (66.4) |
| Failure to Refer Complex Cases Beyond the Provider's Scope | 52 (38.8) |