Walter B. Wolf, a pioneering member of the NCA Council on Education (NCACE), the forerunner of the Council on Chiropractic Education, passed away on Friday, March 15, at the age of 88.
Dr. Wolf was a 1936 graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, and later studied at Lincoln College in Indianapolis. He was the president of the South Dakota Chiropractic Association (1941-42) and a board member for many years. He also served nine years on the South Dakota Basic Science Board.
He was the recipient of the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award at the age of 81. The award is presented by the Association for the History of Chiropractic to " living pioneers who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession." Past recipients have included DCs Joseph Janse, Lorraine Golden, Dan Spears, W. Heath Quigley, and attorney George McAndrews.
Perhaps Dr. Wolf's greatest contribution to the chiropractic profession was his enduring service as a member of the NCACE (1947-1970). He was also chairman of the Committee on Educational Standards (later the CCE Commission on Accreditation) for 12 years, a period during which chiropractic made its difficult climb toward federal recognition.
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?
