We are proud to introduce to our readers a new columnist -- Dr. Brad McKechnie -- and his new column on neurology that makes its debut in this issue, and will be a regular feature in Dynamic Chiropractic.
Dr. McKechnie is currently the director of the Division of Postgraduate Studies at Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, Texas. He is also the president of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology (ACAN). This group is sanctioned by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to award Diplomate status to chiropractors who have completed the 300-hour course in neurology offered by many colleges. At present, there are 11 Neurology Diplomates in the chiropractic profession.
Dr. McKechnie received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama (Huntsville) in 1978. He graduated cum laude from Texas Chiropractic College (Pasadena) in 1985, where he was awarded his Doctor of Chiropractic.
His postgraduate education includes: a Meridian Therapy Certification from Texas Chiropractic College in 1985; and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology awarded in 1989.
Since 1986 Dr. McKechnie has been an instructor at Texas Chiropractic College. He has taught courses in: clinical neurology; pediatric and geriatric diagnosis; palpation; adjusting; physical therapy; and case management.
He has appeared on TV and radio programs on behalf of Texas Chiropractic College and the Texas Chiropractic Association during "Spinal Awareness Month."
He has authored works for the Texas Chiropractic Association Journal and is the author of current Technique Department Curriculum adopted in 1986 by Texas Chiropractic College.
"DC" is looking forward to many interesting and informative articles from the pen of Dr. McKechnie. The following is a partial list of subjects that Dr. McKechnie has suggested as topics for his future articles: neurological symptoms of AIDS; headache diagnosis forum; clinical cases from the Texas Chiropractic College; protocols for the examination of the dizzy patient; neurological complications of rheumatoid arthritis; over-the-counter medications and the subluxation complex; and streamlining the neurological/orthopedic examination for efficient clinical practice.
"DC" feels fortunate to have Dr. McKechnie as a columnist, and we're sure you'll agree that he is a welcome addition.
Back pain? Blame the psoas. Seems as if everybody wants to dive headfirst into their psoas at the first sign of trouble with the lumbopelvic-hip region. Perhaps no other muscle is blamed more for causing problems than the psoas. Yes, it is an important stabilizer of the lumbar spine, but it shouldn't be the only one on which you focus. There is another big player on the scene: the iliacus.
Two closely related viruses of herpes simplex, HSV-1 and HSV-2, can infect the human body. HSV-1 mostly infects the gums and skin, although it can cause more serious infection in the brain. HSV-2 mostly infects around the genital area. Infection with the virus can be unsightly and painful, especially for HSV-2.
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