The U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee voted November 13, 1991 to approve a measure that would include authorization for the funding of $6.5 million in federal grants for chiropractic training and research. The vote (18, yea to 0, nay) was to approve reauthorization of Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act. The full Senate passed the bill (S.2050) on November 26, 1991. This bill also includes favorable language to the continuation of the HEAL Student Loan Program. The Bush administration had sought to discontinue the HEAL program. (Please see "Key Committee Acts on HEAL Reauthorization" in the November 8, 1991 issue.)
The Chiropractic Training and Demonstration Project was an initiative developed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), and accomplished with the assistance and significant support of key members of the committee, including Senators Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.); Strom Thurmond (R-SC); Orrin Hatch (R-Utah); Paul Simon (D-Ill.); Brock Adams (D-Wash.); Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.); and others, some who previously had not shown strong support for chiropractic legislation.
This historic event is the culmination of years of effort on the part of researchers, chiropractic colleges, and the ACA and the ICA (please see "Federal Research Funds Earmarked for Chiropractic" in the August 2, 1991 issue, "Dr. Arlan Fuhr Addresses U.S. House Subcommittee" in the June 21, 1991 issue and "The National Institute of Chiropractic Research Speaks to Congress" in the May 23, 1990 issue). According to Richard Miller, this initiative has "quietly been in the works for the better part of a year."
A cautionary note: The Chiropractic Training and Demonstration Project faces a long, difficult ascent to authorization. Even if the $6.5 million is authorized, it may not necessarily be appropriated.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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