It was 1966: The war in Vietnam was raging. On the home front, Ford came out with the Mustang; the Monkees were on the music scene; and Drs. Warren Lee and Arlan Fuhr were developing the Activator Methods chiropractic technique (AMCT). AMCT was a synthesis of low-force adjustive procedures, including Logan Basic, Derifield-Thompson leg checking, and VanRumpt's directional nonforce technique.1
The company's key achievement was a mechanical spring-loaded tool (the "Activator") invented by Dr. Fuhr. It would be another 10 years before Dr. Fuhr's instrument would be produced in the form we recognize today. The Activator, purportedly up to 800 times faster than a manipulative thrust by hand, delivers a more gentle adjustment, and is well-suited for "special-needs" patients. The Activator Method chiropractic technique and its tools are used by over 31,000 doctors.
"We at Activator Methods are still striving to keep chiropractors abreast of the latest research, so they can give their patients the best treatment available," observed Dr. Fuhr.
Dr. Fuhr conducts clinical research, has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and is co-author of a book named after the technique. He is the president and founder of the National Institute of Chiropractic Research.
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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?
