Chiropractic clinic directors representing 14 chiropractic colleges across the nation and Canada met at Life College November 12-14 for the annual Council on Clinic Administrators meeting held at Life College. The directors discussed topics including Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) requirements, patient care, and new software for record keeping.
Dr. Hubert A. Hitchcock, Life's vice president for clinics, coordinated the conference, which included touring the college's campus and outpatient clinic. Directors also met with Life President Dr. Sid E. Williams at a reception and dinner.
Dr. Robert Tennant of Greenfield, Indiana was named the "Chiropractor of the Year" by the Indiana State Chiropractic Association (ISCA) at the organization's 1992 fall convention October 10-11, 1992 in Indianapolis. The award is given annually to the doctor who has demonstrated exemplary contributions to the chiropractic profession, chiropractic patients, and the ISCA.
Dr. Tennant is a graduate of National College of Chiropractic and has been a member of ISCA for over 19 years, and serves as Indiana delegate to the ACA. In addition to practicing chiropractic for 20 years, Dr. Tennant has served Indiana citizens as a past member of the Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
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?
