Kenneth F. Muhich, D.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona was invited by the United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) and the Association for International Cultural Exchange Programs (AICEP) to represent the U.S. as the Team USA chiropractic physician at a powerlifting competition between the U.S. and Spain in Madrid. Dr. Muhich also accompanied the U.S. team to powerlifting exhibitions at the U.S. Pavillion of the World's Fair in Seville, Spain, and to Tangier, Morocco.
The exhibitions were arranged to stimulate interest in powerlifting. The goal of the AICEP and USPF is to have powerlifting as an Olympic demonstration sport at the Atlanta games in 1996.
The Mid-Peninsula Doctors of Chiropractic, a California association, sponsored the "Red Ribbon Run" in Menlo Park on October 18th as part of Red Ribbon Week, a National Drug Awareness Program which addresses drug abuse and addiction. This awareness program covers all drugs, not only the illegal substances, and the Mid-Peninsula Doctors of Chiropractic gives out as much information as possible on both the illegal and pharmaceutical drugs. Proceeds from the race went to a group called "Youth and Family Assistance," devoted to helping children involved in drug abuse. Red Ribbon Week founder, Chris Bambus, D.C., who has received commendations from President Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan for his work fighting drug abuse, said: "As a chiropractor, I am proud to be a part of this week of National Drug Awareness and would like to see every chiropractor getting involved with their community and starting a run or similar program which gives us a platform to stand up against drugs and for health on a national level."
The Cleveland Chiropractic College Kansas City (CCCKC) homecoming, October 22-25, will celebrate several special anniversaries at the college. CCCKC turns 70 this year, and the Alumni Association is planning a large commemoration celebration. In addition, the college will mark two 50-year anniversaries: Chancellor Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr. will be recognized for his 50 years of service in chiropractic, and Beta Chi Rho (CCCKC's honorary service fraternity) has plans to celebrate its 50 years of existence. Speakers at the homecoming will include DCs Gary Couture, James Sigafoose, John Amaro, William Harris, and CCCKC faculty members Muriel Perillat and Doran Nicholson among others.
Dr. William F. Holmberg, president of the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation and Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC)'s homecoming director, was honored during the college's homecoming August 5-8 with three awards. The PCC International Alumni Association named Dr. Holmberg Director Emeritus and presented him with a plaque in appreciation of his loyalty and support. The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation also presented Dr. Holmberg with an award stating, "In appreciation of the years and unselfish dedication and direction which you have provided as homecoming director, we honor you." And Dr. Sid Williams, chairman of the board of the ICA and president of Life College, presented Dr. Holmberg with the ICA's Distinguished Service Award for his dedication to the profession.
Life College and the University of Mexico City recently announced the formation of a new academic and athletic exchange program. The program includes a permanent educational exchange where graduate students from the University of Mexico City will study in Life's Sports Health master's degree program. In turn, DCs and students from Life will set up a chiropractic sports clinic in Mexico. Life has already begun the athletic exchange with Mexico. Last year Life signed an accord with Mexico's National Commission of Sports, and hosted the first exchange of 20 track and field Olympic hopefuls from Mexico. The next visit was from the Mexico City soccer champions and for two consecutive years Mexican runners have participated in the Run for Life's International Challenge Cup. Said the Mexican Consul in Atlanta Theodore Maus, "Through the universities, we can complement each community."
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?
