The board of directors of the American Chiropractic Foundation and the ACAuxiliary have announced a second round of scholarship awards for chiropractic students with a marked need for financial aid.
A maximum of 12 students will be recommended to the ACF board, based on academic achievements and involvement with the Student American Chiropractic Association. Scholarship winners will each receive a minimum of $1,000 to be used toward tuition expenses.
"It is important to recognize and reward the academic achievements of these students," said ACF President Edward Maurer,DC. "They will advance our profession to new levels of excellence."
Applications are available now. The deadline to submit applications is July 2; scholarships will be awarded in August. For more information, please contact Julie Warner de Martinez, vice president of member services, at (800) 986-4636.
Dr. Josh Dubin of Quincy, Massachusetts has been named to the TEAM USA medical staff for the ITU Duathlon World Championship in Sweden this July. As the only chiropractor on the medical team, Dr. Dubin will assist runners and bikers in the treatment and prevention of injuries during the 10-day event.
The duathlon consists of a 74-mile bike race (120 kilometers) and an 18.6 mile run (30 kilometers). The sport has increased in popularity to the point that it will be included in the 2000 Summer Olympics at Sydney, Australia.
A marathon runner himself, Dr. Dubin is well aware of the physical requirements for the athletes and the injuries that can occur in such an event. "The training for an event like this is extremely intense," said Dr. Dubin. "Runners and bikers frequently encounter problems with their upper necks, mid-backs, hips and ankles. I am thrilled to have the chance to participate in this international event and help work with athletes on preventive measures, as well as to help treat those who need it."
Professor Gabriel Donleavy,PhD,LLB, the principal of the Anglo European College of Chiropractic (AECC), has been appointed visiting professor to the business school at nearby Bournemouth University.
Professor Donleavy joined the staff of AECC last autumn. Prior to that, he held the position of deputy vice-chancellor at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. He received his PhD from the University of Glasgow and his LLB from the University of London. He has extensive experience in business and professional ethics and is also a fellow of the Institute of Management.
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?
