The Nov. 1992 issue of Journal of Family Practice published three articles on the family practitioner. The articles called for re-evaluating chiropractic and referring to DCs for musculoskeletal problems.
New Jersey has introduced single-payer bill legislation under a gatekeeper system. For chiropractic care, patients would have to be referred by a MD (or assistant), OD (or assistant), or nurse practitioner.
Ezriel Kornel, MD, is founder and director of a new organization to improve professional collaboration between medicine and chiropractic.
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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