The membership decline in the American Public Health Association's Chiropractic Special Interest Group is once again threatening its existence. The chiropractic group must reach the membership level of 500 by August 31, 1994. If the Chiropractic Forum is able to raise its membership to 500 and maintain it for a three-year period, it can then apply for section membership. This will give the chiropractic profession the opportunity to have two seats on the APHA Governing Council, and financial support for section activities.
APHA members receive the American Journal of Public Health, a prestigious refereed journal, and the APHA newsletters, which will keep you current on news in the health industry, and the latest on health care reform. Members also receive discounts on registration, hotel, and air fares to attend the annual APHA conference, the largest health gathering in the world with over 12,000 health professionals and government health leaders in attendance. Features of the APHA include discussions of current health issues, dissemination of research results, and presentations of scholarly papers. Chiropractors have contributed a number of presentations, workshops, and panel discussions at the last few APHA conferences. This year's conference is in Washington, D.C.
Fill out and mail the APHA application, or contact Dr. Joanne Nyiendo, membership chair: (503) 251-2809.
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?
