Charles "Skip" Lantz,DC,PhD, a respected researcher in Life University's Human Performance Center, was recently loaned state-of-the-art RoM equipment by Zebris, a German company that manufactures motion analysis equipment.
The equipment went to Dr. Lantz out of respect for his work in RoM assessment the past two years, which has been published in Spine, JMPT, and the European Spine Journal. He has established protocols for measuring spinal motion based on robotic systems. Research groups in Zurich, Switzerland; Oxford University; National Health Sciences University; Palmer College of Chiropractic; and the Rehabilitation Center of Cologne, Germany have adopted Dr. Lantz's RoM protocols.
"Our system works with ultrasound waves," explained Wolfgang Brunner of Zebris. "It measures three-dimensional movement in space, and it measures in real time." The value of real-time measurement is that data is collected along the entire motion, rather than at a few fixed points.
The research group headed by Dr. Lantz is working to validate the new technology and integrate RoM and SEMG (spinal electromyography) information to develop more appropriate applications for the chiropractic profession.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
