George B. McClelland, D.C., the incumbent president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) was recently re-elected at the Foundation's Board of Trustees meeting in Orlando, Florida. Dr. McClelland has served as president since January of 1990, and has been active in the FCER since 1982.
Stephen R. Seater, C.A.E., executive director of the FCER said, "We are most fortunate to have Dr. McClelland as our president. He is not only an accomplished practitioner, but a progressive and forward thinking individual. During his first term, FCER experienced unprecedented growth. Under his leadership, I am confident the FCER will support more research which will demonstrate the effectiveness of chiropractic health care."
DC Heads Scoliosis Research Center
Robert B. Mawhiney, D.C., was recently appointed the international director of the International Scoliosis Research Center, Inc., an organization with representatives in Europe, Canada, Australia, and the U.S. Dr. Mawhiney, a specialist in spinal curvature, recently retired from 38 years of practice in Wisconsin.
Dr. Mawhiney is on the Post Graduate Continuing Education faculty of nine colleges and is a visiting professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He is the author of six books and numerous clinical articles on scoliosis.
As director of the International Scoliosis Research Center, Inc., Dr. Mawhiney will be responsible for all international activities involving school screenings, data processing, clinical studies, field research, seminars and lectures.
Palmer West Expands Santa Clara Clinic
Due to an increase in the clinic intern population, John Miller, D.C., president of PCCW announced a clinic improvement and expansion program that will see the outpatient clinic space increase by 2,000 sq. ft.
PCCW's outpatient clinic has provided chiropractic health care services for more than 25,000 South Bay residents over the last decade.
Dr. John Triano Assigned VA Position
Dr. John J. Triano, president of the National College of Chiropractic (NCC), was recently assigned to the Veterans' Administration (VA) faculty as a research associate for the orthopedic biomechanics research laboratory. For one year, Dr. Triano will perform research as directed by the ACOS for Research & Development Service.
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?
