William Culbert Jr.,MD,DC, writes: "I would appreciate an editorial correction on my letter to the editor in your March 20 issue (http://www.chiroweb.com/archives/18/07/20.html). I said that the IPV (inactivated polio vaccine) was introduced nationally this year because of eight cases of iatrogenic polio in the U.S. The change was made because there were only eight cases of polio in the U.S. These were caused by the oral polio vaccine."
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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