The Research Agenda Conference V: Integrating Chiropractic Theory, Evidence and Practice (RAC V) is set for July 21-23, 2000 in Chicago. The conference is sponsored by the Consortial Center for Chiropractic Research (CCCR), the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), and the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions.
"We're very pleased that this event has developed a reputation as a "must attend" for anyone interested in participating in the scientific development of chiropractic," said William Meeker,DC, MPH, project director for RAC V. Dr. Meeker is research director of the Consortial Center for Chiropractic Research and the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, where the consortium is headquartered.
Last year's research agenda conference attracted more than 200 professionals from nearly every chiropractic institution. RAC V will feature nationally prominent scientists, clinicians and administrators from chiropractic and other health professions, interactive sessions/workshops, lectures and small group facilitated discussions. This will be an opportunity to learn more about writing case reports, researching manuscript submission and publication, grant proposal writing/submission, and research project administration. Plenary sessions include:
Editor's note: Attendance at RAC V will be limited to the first 220 registrants. For more information contact Lori Byrd, project coordinator, at byrd_l@palmer.edu , or at 319-884-5198.
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?
