The board of trustees of the Southern California College of Chiropractic (SCCC) recently established a scholarship fund in the name of the late Hemet Pathek, M.D., D.C. Dr. Pathek was originally from India and joined the staff of Pasadena College in 1985. He remained as one of the few administrators as SCCC began.
Dr. Pathek served in the capacities as academic dean and dean of continuing education, as well as teaching classes. All contributions toward the scholarship fund in his name may be sent to:
Hemet Pathek Scholarship Fund
c/o SCCC
8420 Beverly Road
Pico Rivera, California 90660
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?
