George B. "Mac" McClelland, D.C., was elected the new President of FCER at the Board of Trustees meeting in Scottsdale, AZ on January 24-25. A member of the Board of Trustees since 1985, Dr. McClelland brings extensive experience with FCER programs and a strong commitment to growth in chiropractic research and education to the presidency.
Dr. McClelland became active in FCER in 1982, when he first served on the Research Committee, a position he continues to hold. In this role, he helps to review research proposals to assure that they are responsive to the profession's needs and are consistent with FCER's funding priorities.
Since 1987, he has also been active in the Study Section on Low Back Pain, using his expertise to help evaluate large scale clinical research proposals. Dr. McClelland's commitment to the future of chiropractic is evident in his involvement with the Education Committee, which reviews applications for fellowships and research residency appointments.
The American Chiropractic Association has also benefitted from Dr. McClelland's involvement. A member since 1969, he has served on various councils, chaired the Student ACA Committee, and has been the State of Virginia Representative to the ACA's House of Delegates since 1981.
ACA recognized Dr. McClelland's contribution to the profession in 1984 when it presented him with the ACA Meritorious Service Award and again in 1989, when he received the ACA Distinguished Service Award. He was also honored by the Virginia Chiropractic Association, which selected him VCA Chiropractor of the Year in 1980 and 1985.
Since he graduated from National College of Chiropractic in 1969, Dr. McClelland has been in private practice as a licensed D.C. He now practices in Christiansburg, VA and resides in nearby Blacksburg with his wife, Susan.
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?
