Dr. John Maltby, president of the ICAC, is shown here testifying before the Calif. Board of Chiropractic Examiners regarding DCs treating patients with infectious diseases (see "DC" 10-8-93).
John Maltby, DC, president of the International Chiropractors Association of California (ICAC), was awarded that association's highest honor, "Chiropractor of the Year," at the ICAC convention February 10-11. Over 800 attendees were there at the presentation. The award has only been presented twice during this decade, the last time in 1992.
A Palmer graduate, Dr. Maltby oversees many of the daily operations of the ICAC; he has testified numerous times before the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and he has visited the state capitol several times to speak with legislators and promote chiropractic. He has also visited many of the chiropractic college campuses, and chaired numerous ICAC board meetings. In 1992, Dr. Maltby was awarded the association's "Presidential Citation" for his outstanding efforts for the ICAC and the profession, and for his work on legislative activities, especially his grassroots work with several legislators.
Dr. Maltby is now ending his third consecutive term as ICAC president. He has a practice in Blythe, California, where he and his family live.
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?
