Good News for National's AOM Programs
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has achieved a major milestone in the accreditation process for its acupuncture and Oriental medicine master's degree programs, each of which accepted its first students in the fall of 2006. The Master of Science in Acupuncture (MAc) and the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MOM) programs are now candidates for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). Candidacy status also assures that NUHS graduates are eligible to sit for the licensing examinations given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
"We are pleased to receive this candidacy status designation from the ACAOM, and pledge to uphold our reputation for high standards of excellence in education for our acupuncture and Oriental medicine students," commented Dr. James Winterstein, NUHS president.
Reaching Their Goals With Chiropractic Care
Eric Frazier, a disabled Iraq War veteran, competes in grueling athletic events and depends on chiropractic care to help him perform at his best. Frazier and other disabled soldiers make up Team Semper Fi, which participates in competitions to help raise funds and awareness for our wounded. The team members compete against able-bodied athletes in various events, including their latest endeavor in August, a 24-hour triathlon consisting of a continuous swimming, biking and running relay.
Frazier and other team members credit chiropractic care for much of their success. "After any race, my upper body is in pain because I do it all with my hands and arms," said Frazier, Team Semper Fi's leading hand cyclist. "Following chiropractic care, I find that I perform better." Frazier joined the team after suffering a paralyzing injury to his spinal cord.
"With my injury and a prosthetic leg, my back is always in pain," added Dan Lasko, who lost his left leg below the knee in two improvised exploding device (IED) roadside explosions while in Afghanistan. "But when it comes to triathlons, chiropractic has helped out tremendously. I see my chiropractor before the event and a few days later. ... It just makes me a better athlete overall."
William Morgan, DC, is excited to help these brave veterans accomplish their goals. "I salute the brave fighters who have overcome so much to compete in these athletic events," said Dr. Morgan, staff chiropractor for the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and an affiliate chiropractor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. "I can think of no greater honor than to provide care for those injured while in the service of their country."
The next challenge for Frazier, Lasko and other team members is the Marine Corps Marathon, which is scheduled to take place Oct. 26, 2008. To learn more about Team Semper Fi or to make a donation to the team, visit www.semperfifund.org.
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?
