The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) has announced its newest corporate associate member for the first quarter of 2009. Santa Cruz Holistics, based in Watsonville, Calif., joins the WFC at the bronze level for its first year, and in so doing, joins a growing list of WFC corporate associate members, which provide a wide range of goods and services that support the growth of the profession worldwide.
"The World Federation appreciates and values the support of so many outstanding organizations around the world," commented WFC President Stathis Papadopoulos, DC. "You enable us to continue to develop the profession as a stronger, integral part of international healthcare. We thank you for doing your part of the evolution of our profession."
For the entire list of corporate and individual associate members, visit the WFC Web site.
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?
