From Feb. 7-9, Parker College of Chiropractic hosted the latest Parker Seminars at the Las Vegas Hilton. The theme of this year's event, "Shape Your Future, Inspire the World," was reflected in the continuing education programs and sessions, which covered a wide range of topics including practice success, chiropractic philosophy and clinical/practice procedures. Overall, attendees had the opportunity to earn up to 17 continuing education credits, subject to state board approval.
Featured speakers during the three-day event included Parker President Fabrizio Mancini, DC; Claudia Anrig, DC; Carl Cleveland III, DC, and Gerry Clum, DC; Michael Dobbins; DC, Jeff Spencer, DC; Mark Charrette, DC; and Judy Siebert, CA, among others. For a complete list of speakers and presentations, visit www.parkercc.edu.
More than 200 companies filled the expo hall, presenting products such as adjusting tables, X-ray equipment, patient-education products and nutritional supplements. Among the companies offering products and services were Foot Levelers, Standard Process, Performance Health, Activator Methods, Axiom, Platinum System, Seagate and Greens First. Other vendors included Second Generation Creative Solutions, Housecall LLC, Chiro Touch, Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products, Tanita Corp., Quick Stop Solutions, Queue Marking on Demand, and TBI Inc. The Parker Web site lists all of the exhibitors who attended this year's event.
Note: The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) honored Dr. Manicini during the seminar, awarding him the foundation's first Visionary Award. "Dr. Mancini has been a great friend to FCER, not only as a member of the Board of Trustees, but as a President's Council Member for the past seven years," commented FCER President Charles R. Herring, DC. "His commitment to FCER has helped make this a stronger organization as it moves into new directions and initiatives."
Added Reed Phillips, DC, PhD, FCER Research Committee chairperson: "Dr. Mancini is truly setting a high standard for students. He has seen the importance of research and also has made major investments of time and energy in helping with the development of additional institutions for chiropractic education worldwide."
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?
