The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) met at the University of Miami, Florida November 15-18. The meeting was sponsored in part by the University of Miami and the Department of Engineering.
The ASB was formed to promote interaction among biomechanics' researchers, in such varied disciplines as anthropology, biology, ergonomics, engineering, orthopedics, physical education, and sports medicine.
Over 100 papers were presented, four of which included chiropractic co-investigators.
John Triano, D.C., and Professor Albert Schultz (University of Michigan) submitted "Cervical Spine Manipulation: Applied Loads, Motions and Myoelectric Responses."
Clinicians Arlan Fuhr, D.C., and Paul Osterbauer, D.C., (Activator Methods, Inc.) collaborated with Professor Jack Winters and graduate students Joe Peles and Kathy Derickson (Arizona State University) on "Head Finite Screw Axis Parameters During Voluntary Head Vertical, Horizontal, and Oblique Tracking Movements: Normal and Injured Subjects."
Two papers were co-authored by Dr. Raymond Brodeur (a Fellow supported by the Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research from Michigan Tech): "An Intrinsic Parameter for the Study of Complex Three Dimensional Human Motion;" and "Lumbar Motion as a Function of Torso Angle."
Dr. Fuhr noted that, unlike many chiropractic seminars, discussion was encouraged following the presentations. The experts in the audience asked penetrating questions of the presenters, as a form of peer review. Dr. Fuhr added, "Immediate feedback reduces the chances of being deluded by an individual's own pet theories."
The conference was an excellent opportunity to meet with the leading minds in this growing field, and to stimulate an interest in investigating the problems faced by clinicians.
Recent laws in New Jersey and California represent a disturbing trend that will negatively impact a practice’s ability to collect monies from patients, as well as expose them to significant penalties if the practice does not follow the mandatory guidelines to a T. Please be aware that a similar law may be coming to your state. The time to act is before the law is passed.
With estimates showing over 30 million Americans affected by peripheral neuropathy – and a significant portion underdiagnosed – it’s increasingly likely that chiropractors are already treating these patients. What’s missing is structured recognition, comprehensive management and targeted tools to slow progression, improve function and support systemic health.
Each year, ICD-10-CM is updated on Oct. 1. For 2026, there are 74,179 total codes, with 487 additions, 28 deletions and 38 revisions. Code changes are based on date of service, not the claim submission date. Services performed on/after Oct. 1 must use the new codes. While no changes affect the common spinal or extraspinal codes most frequently used by DCs, several updates may still affect your claims – particularly for comorbidities, referred pain, or trauma cases.
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