The recent controversy focusing on the utilization of practice consultants, more specifically the utilization of practice consultants by students while still in school, has elicited an overwhelming (almost titanic) response from the profession. Opinions range from the rational and thoughtful to the heated and emotional tirade that often accompany controversial topics.
Dynamic Chiropractic published a sample of some of the written renderings on the subject (April 25, 1990, Vol. 8, No. 9 issue) from the clients (both satisfied and sorry) of PMA. In an effort to present a different bias and because of the fact that many times students are the naive "target market" of some practice consultants, DC wrote a letter polling chiropractic's college presidents. We asked, "...how do you feel regarding students signing contracts with practice management consultants while they are still in school?"
Out of the 14 college presidents polled, all responded with enthusiasm and surprising candor, with the exception of 2. President Sid Williams of Life Chiropractic College and Dr. William Dallas of Western States refused to comment or participate.
We wish to thank the remaining majority for their provocative and compelling answers. The consensus, the reader may judge for himself. The Opinion Poll responses can be read here.
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?
