ACA Sends Task Force Report to Neurologists
Nearly 17,000 neurologists recently received copies of the report issued by the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders, courtesy of the American Chiropractic Association. The task force's report, based on seven years of multidisciplinary study, is a comprehensive guide to appropriate prevention, diagnosis and management of neck pain.
"There is growth in the referral of patients between chiropractors and neurologists and therefore, it is important that all practitioners be on the same page regarding the most current research in treating this pervasive condition," said Dr. Manceaux, ACA president, in a cover letter accompanying the report.
Logan Alumni Association Elects New Board Members
The Logan College of Chiropractic Alumni Association announced the election of new board members and officers. The announcement was made at Logan's homecoming ceremonies in June. Board members and officers elected for one-year terms include:
Dr. Ralph Barrale was re-elected treasurer and Dr. Karen Dishauzi continues service as immediate past president. Other alumni association board members currently serving include Drs. Sean Casey, Brian Gfrerer, Christopher Shoff, D. Allen Chamberlain, Angela Foster, D. Robert Kuhn, Heidi Crocker, Jeffrey Noah, Anthony Calandro (alumni representative to the board of trustees) and Brian Snyder (faculty representative).
Life West Students Honored
Five Life West Chiropractic College students were recognized for their accomplishments at the college's 52nd commencement exercises on June 23, 2008. Top academic honors in the winter 2008 class went to valedictorian Richard Burg, while spring 2008 graduate Stephanie Harris was honored as her class valedictorian. Michael Rehl (Winter '08 class) and Traci Grandfield (Spring '08) were honored as salutorians.
Aiden Kinsella received the Clinical Excellence Citation (Winter '08) for her exceptional patient care at the Life West Public Health Center. This quarterly award is the highest accolade given by the center. Tanya Quinn received the same citation for Spring '08.
The Best of the Best
Jeffrey J. Katke, CEO of San Clemente, Calif.-based Metagenics, Inc., was a finalist for the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award for Orange County/Desert Cities. Katke was one of 23 entrepreneurs chosen by an independent judging panel of regional business, academic and community leaders. The awards ceremony took place in Irvine, Calif., on June 11.
"[This year's regional finalists] positively impact our region in a major way through jobs, community growth and development and innovation," said Kurt Binder, director of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program for Orange County/Desert Cities. "Ernst & Young is proud to salute them."
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?
