Dr. Cianciulli Has The Big Idea
Dear Editor,
My thanks and congratulations to Dr. Arnold Cianciulli. The article on April 22, 1996 has within it some of the best and most inclusive ideas for the chiropractic profession that I have ever heard. In fact, the only other DC I have personally heard purport these ideas is Dr. Donald Epstein. I applaud these dynamic and "controversial" leaders in our profession. I encourage you to continue and to broadcast your ideas boldly. Our unity as a profession can be strengthened through our diversity. Our demand for the "highest level of ethics, competency and compassion" in regard to patient care can be the banner of our unity.
Thanks again to Dr. Cianciulli for being "controversial"; for turning against the political spin and creative excuses for not excelling.
Sharon Williams Stern, DC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
E-mail: Swillistrn @aol.com
Dear Editor,
I wanted to make a comment on the article by Dr. Daniel Kamen in the April 8 issue of "DC."
It is nice to see articles again on animal chiropractic, but I feel this was simplified a little too much. As a person who has an active animal chiropractic practice, not all atlases are attached to a willing participant, and some are attached to canines with an attitude. Many dogs are compliant, but recently I had a Chow Chow "patient" that weighed in at around 70 pounds, in acute pain with torticollis, and not too cooperative. An untrained, inexperienced person in a situation like this will get someone hurt, and it probably will not be the dog. It takes knowledge of handling, anatomy, and finesse. If chiropractic for animals is ever going to be recognized and respected it is going to take a solid training program, not a video you can buy for $99 or a one weekend class. There is a quality program out there that teaches sound chiropractic principles and technique for the animal patient. If anyone is interested, they can contact me.
Steve Katz, DC
E-mail: DCnFL@aol.com
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?
