The nominations for chiropractic's leadership "dream team" are in. Almost 100 nominations were made, with several nominees receiving more than one nomination. Now it is time for every doctor of chiropractic in the U.S. to choose their "virtual leaders" in Our Virtual Chiropractic Association.*
This is your opportunity to voice who should be leading the chiropractic profession in the U.S.
The nominees are:
When the votes are counted, the "No" votes will be subtracted from the "Yes" votes. In this way, the winners will be doctors who are well respected by all segments of the chiropractic profession. In the case of a tie vote, the person with the most votes will win.
You can vote on line, via fax or mail.
If you vote via fax or mail, please use the OVCA Election Form on page 19 of this issue. This contains complete instructions on how to cast your votes and the fax number or street address to send your ballot.
To vote on line, simply go to www.ChiroWeb.com/ovca. At this location, you can read the "vision" statements of the candidates and their biographies prior to casting your vote.
In the interest of fairness, you must use your User Identification and Password printed at the top of the front page of this issue to enter the OVCA Election Page. If you have previously registered to post in the DCs Only Discussion Forum, you will not need to complete a registration form. If not, you will need to take a moment to complete the online form to insure the accuracy of your information.
While this information is kept confidential, it does ensure that doctors cast their own votes and that no one can vote more than once. The votes received by mail and fax will, of course, also be tabulated onto the OVCA Election Page.
Remember, this is our opportunity to explore what the benefits of unity could be for the chiropractic profession in the United States. In the future, this "virtual chiropractic association" will give you the opportunity to set goals, establish priorities and ultimately develop a shared vision for the profession. This virtual chiropractic association allows each doctor to help mold what could be a blueprint for the future.
Your ballot must be received or completed by December 15, 2000. The Election Page will be on line beginning November 15, 2000.
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?
