Chiropractic (General)

Chiropractic (General) tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 %ISSUE_DATE%T09:25:32-07:00 General news and information on the profession. TypePad Sherman Granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation by CCE tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55742 2012-01-30T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-30T12:00:07-07:00

The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) notified Sherman College of Chiropractic on Jan. 24, 2012, that it has reaffirmed accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program through 2019.

The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) notified Sherman College of Chiropractic on Jan. 24, 2012, that it has reaffirmed accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program through 2019. American Chiropractic Association Announces New Corporate Members tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55741 2012-01-30T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-30T12:00:07-07:00

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced that the following organizations have demonstrated their support for ACA's mission to advance the chiropractic profession by joining the association as corporate members. 2012 Parker Seminars Las Vegas Attracts More Than 5,300 Attendees tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55739 2012-01-27T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-27T12:00:07-07:00

Each year, DCs and CAs from around the globe travel to Las Vegas for the largest chiropractic seminar in the world: Parker Seminars Las Vegas. In late January, more than 5,300 Parker Seminar attendees flocked to the fresh and exciting lineup of courses designed to improve chiropractors, chiropractic assistants, and chiropractic students. CMCC to Sign Articulation Agreement With Ontario Institute of Technology tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55738 2012-01-27T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-27T12:00:07-07:00

A new articulation agreement between the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will enable qualified students to complete a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Kinesiology degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in seven years instead of eight. For individuals who identify their career path early, this agreement seamlessly bridges a foundational degree into a professional degree in chiropractic.

Protecting Our Nation's Heroes From Back Pain; Texas Chiropractic College Partners With PA University; AECC Student Awarded Scholarship by FICS; Palmer Toys for Tots Drive: Nearly $2,000 in Donations; New Career Path for Foot Levelers' Jamie Greenawalt; ChiroTouch: $25,000 to FCP; New Face at CLA.

By Editorial Staff Protecting Our Nation's Heroes From Back Pain; Texas Chiropractic College Partners With PA University; AECC Student Awarded Scholarship by FICS; Palmer Toys for Tots Drive: Nearly $2,000 in Donations; New Career Path for Foot Levelers' Jamie Greenawalt; ChiroTouch: $25,000 to FCP; New Face at CLA. We Get Letters and E-Mail tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55728 2012-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Foundation Ad Rejected by Medical Journals: No Surprise; Why Am I Still Struggling? Let's Use Wikipedia to Our Advantage.

Foundation Ad Rejected by Medical Journals: No Surprise; Why Am I Still Struggling? Let's Use Wikipedia to Our Advantage. A Fresh Look at the Meric System and Modern Neuroscience tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55724 2012-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

The use of manipulation in the management of biomechanical disorders of the spine may now be regarded as a mainstream approach across health care. However, the management of visceral disorders through treatment of the spine remains controversial, and the association of particular spinal regions with specific visceral disorders, a core precept of the meric system, is regarded with considerable scepticism outside of chiropractic.

By Brian Budgell, DC, PhD The use of manipulation in the management of biomechanical disorders of the spine may now be regarded as a mainstream approach across health care. However, the management of visceral disorders through treatment of the spine remains controversial, and the association of particular spinal regions with specific visceral disorders, a core precept of the meric system, is regarded with considerable scepticism outside of chiropractic. Chiropractors Storm the Capital tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55716 2012-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

On Oct. 29, 2011, a rare early winter snowstorm struck the East Coast of the U.S., blanketing the nation's capital in white. In Washington, D.C., it was the heaviest October snowstorm in history. Leaves that had already turned orange and brown, but not yet fallen, added to the weight of the wet snow, cracking branches with accompanying sounds that reminded some of the cavitation sounds heard during a chiropractic adjustment. And that was how opening day of the 139th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition began, with 13,497 attendees arriving for the largest annual public health gathering in the world.

By Rand Baird, DC, MPH, FICA, FICC On Oct. 29, 2011, a rare early winter snowstorm struck the East Coast of the U.S., blanketing the nation's capital in white. In Washington, D.C., it was the heaviest October snowstorm in history. Leaves that had already turned orange and brown, but not yet fallen, added to the weight of the wet snow, cracking branches with accompanying sounds that reminded some of the cavitation sounds heard during a chiropractic adjustment. And that was how opening day of the 139th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition began, with 13,497 attendees arriving for the largest annual public health gathering in the world. We Get Letters and E-Mail tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55714 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

When It Comes to Insurance, You Have a Choice; An Insider's Look at Managed Care.

When It Comes to Insurance, You Have a Choice; An Insider's Look at Managed Care. The International Brand of Leonard tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55713 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

I was fortunate to be able to take some time off with my family during the holidays. If you haven't done so in a while, I highly recommend you take a vacation. A recent survey of DCs suggests that a regular vacation can provide great benefits to both you and your practice. Much of my time away was spent on the beach in Mazatlan, Mexico. The climate was warm, the food was delicious and the people were gracious.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher I was fortunate to be able to take some time off with my family during the holidays. If you haven't done so in a while, I highly recommend you take a vacation. A recent survey of DCs suggests that a regular vacation can provide great benefits to both you and your practice. Much of my time away was spent on the beach in Mazatlan, Mexico. The climate was warm, the food was delicious and the people were gracious. The Multidisciplinary Model: A Trend That Can't Be Ignored tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55709 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

This past year was an eye-opening one for me, especially from an international perspective. It all started with the World Federation of Chiropractic's biennial congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April 2011. More than 1,000 enthusiastic attendees participated, and what particularly impressed me was the representation from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students.

By Arlan Fuhr, DC This past year was an eye-opening one for me, especially from an international perspective. It all started with the World Federation of Chiropractic's biennial congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April 2011. More than 1,000 enthusiastic attendees participated, and what particularly impressed me was the representation from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students. Buyer's Remorse in Chiropractic as a Career Choice: What Can We Do? tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55707 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

According to Wisegeek.com, "Buyer's remorse is the term given to the feeling a person often gets after making a large purchase. Although excited at the time of the purchase, once they've spent a lot of money, many people feel a deep regret and concern that they made the wrong decision, referred to as buyer's remorse.

By Christopher Kent, DC, Esq. According to Wisegeek.com, "Buyer's remorse is the term given to the feeling a person often gets after making a large purchase. Although excited at the time of the purchase, once they've spent a lot of money, many people feel a deep regret and concern that they made the wrong decision, referred to as buyer's remorse. Are You a Bagel or a Donut? tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55705 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

Freakonomics, co-authored by University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt and New York Times journalist Stephen Dubner, examines a unique business model. A company delivered bagels (including cream cheese) and donuts to office buildings. They left the food, a price list and a lockbox. An honor system was used to collect payment. At the end of the day, they would come back and collect the money from the lockbox and the leftover food. The company maintained a database of more than 12 years and 75,000 bagel and donut deliveries.

By Stephen M. Perle, DC, MS Freakonomics, co-authored by University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt and New York Times journalist Stephen Dubner, examines a unique business model. A company delivered bagels (including cream cheese) and donuts to office buildings. They left the food, a price list and a lockbox. An honor system was used to collect payment. At the end of the day, they would come back and collect the money from the lockbox and the leftover food. The company maintained a database of more than 12 years and 75,000 bagel and donut deliveries. Chiropractic at the Minnesota State Zoo tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55704 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

For this issue, I interviewed Timothy Wegscheid, DC, who provides on-site chiropractic care and ergonomic assessments at the Minnesota Zoo.

By Joseph J. Sweere, DC, DABCO, DACBOH, FICC For this issue, I interviewed Timothy Wegscheid, DC, who provides on-site chiropractic care and ergonomic assessments at the Minnesota Zoo. Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Acknowledges Top Corporate Sponsors tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55703 2012-01-04T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-04T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), architect of the chiropractic profession's longest running public-awareness campaign, is pleased to recognize its highest cumulative corporate contributors: Foot Levelers, whose total contributions equal $1,241,218, and Standard Process Inc., whose monetary support adds up to $567,264. Logan College of Chiropractic Announces Five New Staff Appointments tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55702 2012-01-04T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-04T12:00:07-07:00

George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, president of Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, has announced a number of personnel appointments including several staff promotions at the at the school. Vincent McGee, director of media, has been named associate vice president of educational technology; Dr. Nicholas Farha has been appointed associate dean of educational technology; and Dr. Connie Hayes has been promoted to assistant director of the Biofreeze Sports and Rehabilitation Center on the campus.

Each year, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) releases its annual Work Plan for the fiscal year, which details new and ongoing reviews that will be conducted in federal programs such as Medicare. In plain English, the annual OIG work plan gives you a pretty good idea of which areas auditors will be looking at in the upcoming year.

By Tom Necela, DC Each year, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) releases its annual Work Plan for the fiscal year, which details new and ongoing reviews that will be conducted in federal programs such as Medicare. In plain English, the annual OIG work plan gives you a pretty good idea of which areas auditors will be looking at in the upcoming year. News in Brief tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55697 2012-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

New Jersey DC Moves Up in the World of Politics; Parker Continues Support of Susan G. Komen Walk; Chiropractic Acupuncture in the Spotlight at Joint Symposium.

By Editorial Staff New Jersey DC Moves Up in the World of Politics; Parker Continues Support of Susan G. Komen Walk; Chiropractic Acupuncture in the Spotlight at Joint Symposium. Beginning 2012 With Some Brutal Honesty tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55696 2012-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

As we begin 2012, I think it's time for our profession to face the direction health care is going in the United States and consider the impact it has on our future. Often when speaking with someone or listening to a presenter, I hear them say something to the effect that people are recognizing the need to seek natural health care and we are headed for a paradigm shift away from drugs. While this is what we would all like to see, the facts point in the opposite direction.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher As we begin 2012, I think it's time for our profession to face the direction health care is going in the United States and consider the impact it has on our future. Often when speaking with someone or listening to a presenter, I hear them say something to the effect that people are recognizing the need to seek natural health care and we are headed for a paradigm shift away from drugs. While this is what we would all like to see, the facts point in the opposite direction. Research Abstracts From the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55695 2012-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Research Abstracts From the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Nov-Dec 2011 Abstracts Volume 34, Issue 9.

Research Abstracts From the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. Nov-Dec 2011 Abstracts Volume 34, Issue 9. Enlisting Chiropractic to Serve America's Military tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55693 2012-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

While many military health care facilities still lack chiropractic care, there might never have been a first DC in the military if not for the heroic efforts of Logan College of Chiropractic graduate Dr. Jon Buriak. In this story, reprinted with permission from the Logan Tower, read how Dr. Buriak led the battle to integrate chiropractic care into the military health care system � and won.

With all due respect to Robert Pirsig's classic tome of the 1970s, the book title couldn't be more appropriately applied to both the state and lack of recognition of chiropractic health care. As Pirsig explains in his introduction, the book itself isn't an expostulation on orthodox Zen Buddhist philosophies, or for that matter motorcycles. Rather, it describes a journey with philosophical reflections along the way.

By Anthony Rosner, PhD, LLD [Hon.], LLC With all due respect to Robert Pirsig's classic tome of the 1970s, the book title couldn't be more appropriately applied to both the state and lack of recognition of chiropractic health care. As Pirsig explains in his introduction, the book itself isn't an expostulation on orthodox Zen Buddhist philosophies, or for that matter motorcycles. Rather, it describes a journey with philosophical reflections along the way. Chiropractic Profession to Unite at National Chiropractic Legislative Conference tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55688 2012-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

It's all over the news: Americans are divided over health care reform. However, doctors of chiropractic are planning a historic display of unity on Capitol Hill to ensure that the voice of the chiropractic profession is heard by lawmakers. For the first time, the American Chiropractic Association will be joined by other members of the Chiropractic Summit - a 41-organization entity that includes the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations and the International Chiropractors Association, among others - in hosting the 2012 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) Feb. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.

The overwhelming majority of New Year's resolutions fall by the wayside before January is over and most won't be remembered six months later. The reason is simple: most are made in response to something negative - a habit or situation that you want to change or end. Therein lies the problem: It's difficult to develop momentum from a negative response. It is always easier to move toward rather than away from something. Make this year different by resolving to begin by clarifying your practice vision. There is no more important single factor to the success of your practice than a clear, crisp, shared vision.

By Mark Sanna, DC, ACRB Level II, FICC The overwhelming majority of New Year's resolutions fall by the wayside before January is over and most won't be remembered six months later. The reason is simple: most are made in response to something negative - a habit or situation that you want to change or end. Therein lies the problem: It's difficult to develop momentum from a negative response. It is always easier to move toward rather than away from something. Make this year different by resolving to begin by clarifying your practice vision. There is no more important single factor to the success of your practice than a clear, crisp, shared vision. CCE Recognition Extended for Only One Year tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55685 2012-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2012-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

A storm has been brewing over the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) for more than two years. It began in mid-2009 when the CCE released the first draft of its Accreditation Standards: Principles, Processes and Requirements for Accreditation for review and comment. The storm clouds darkened considerably with the release of the second draft in early 2010.

By Editorial Staff A storm has been brewing over the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) for more than two years. It began in mid-2009 when the CCE released the first draft of its Accreditation Standards: Principles, Processes and Requirements for Accreditation for review and comment. The storm clouds darkened considerably with the release of the second draft in early 2010.