Ninth trimester student Dave Juehring of Palmer College recently returned from the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, where he was the strength and driving coach of the U.S. Bobsled team.
One of the many benefits of attending the Winter Olympics was meeting an interesting group of people, including Hillary Rodham Clinton. "I was able to put in a plug for chiropractic when I talked with her," David said.
A 1992 U.S. national champion in skeleton (bobsledding headfirst), and member of the national championship four-man bobsled team in 1993, David was one of five team coaches for the 12 man U.S. Bobsled team. This was his first coaching work. "I had a blast. Helping the athletes better themselves is rewarding." But he also learned the limitations of the job: "You reach a point where you realize you've given them all you can and that it's up to them."
Participating in the Olympics was the fulfillment of a dream. "Going there gives you a sense of pride, as you really feel what representing your country is like when you are there," David remarked.
The closing ceremonies were a highlight for David: the throng of 50,000 people cheering and the Olympic flame ablaze. "That's when it hit me how awesome this was. Not many people have this kind of opportunity."
Chiropractic and bobsled seemed well matched: Mark Lindsay, DC, (Mesquite, Texas) was there with the Canadian Bobsled team, and John Sandell, DC, (Moscow, Idaho) administered to the Jamaican Bobsled team.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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