Editorial Space for Sale
A publication's editorial integrity demands a distinct differentiation between those who advertise and those who write articles, otherwise the publication becomes a "mouthpiece" for the advertisers. The following quote is from the publisher of the WCA Chiropractic Journal, Terry A. Rondberg, who is responding to a letter from a chiropractor inquiring about the possibility of writing for the Chiropractic Journal. Dr. Rondberg's letter of response to the potential columnist is dated November 28, 1995.
"I am interested in writers who advertise -- for every full page ad, I would be willing to offer you a column ..."
The following quote is from Walter O. Spitzer, MD, MPH, chairman of the Quebec Task Force on Whiplash Associated Disorders (please see "Quebec Task Force Rewrites Whiplash Protocols" in the June 5, 1995 issue of "DC").1
"It doesn't surprise me anymore that 70% of what's done in medicine has no scientific foundation, but that's because I've been at this for 20 years or so."Reference:
1. The Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders, Spine Letter, September 1995.
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?
