CMCC Developing Work Disability Prevention Program
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) recently recruited Dr. Patrick Loisel, founder of the Work Disability Prevention CIHR [Canadian Institutes of Health Research] Strategic Training Program at the University of Toronto, to work with the CMCC Division of Graduate Studies to design and implement a work disability prevention program for chiropractors. The program within the division of graduate studies will complement the college's chiropractic education with theoretical and practical training relative to the prevention of work disability.
"It is extremely gratifying to welcome Dr. Loisel to CMCC," said Dr. John Triano, dean of graduate education and research programs. "As one of the most respected subject matter experts within the field of Work Disability Prevention, we are truly fortunate to offer his program and expertise to our graduate students. I look forward to watching the evolution of CMCC's program, in anticipation of the benefits that will be passed on to future patients, their employers and others affected directly or indirectly by this problem."
"The value in working with the chiropractic community is its holistic perspective when it comes to patient care," commented Dr. Loisel, who will retain cross-appointments with both the University of Toronto and the University Health Network - a network of three Toronto-area hospitals (Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital). "Often the nature of a chiropractor's work requires [them] to understand the patient's lifestyle and environment to the degree that is optimal for successful disability prevention."
Dr. Gerard Clum Recognized for Achievement in Education
At Parker Seminars Las Vegas earlier this year, former Life Chiropractic College West President Gerard Clum, who stepped down in January to pursue other interests within the profession after 30 years at the Life West helm, was honored with the Golden Achievement of Chiropractic Education Award by Foot Levelers, Inc. Foot Levelers established the award two decades ago to honor individuals who have helped advance the chiropractic profession.
"This achievement award is a once-in-a-lifetime recognition of exceptional contribution and dedication to different aspects of the chiropractic profession," said Kent Greenawalt, president and CEO of Foot Levelers. "Chiropractic is part of Dr. Clum's DNA - live, eat, breath, sleep, do, achieve for this fine profession."
New Director of Nutritional Studies at Logan College
Weiwen Chai, PhD, junior researcher at the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, has been named director of nutritional studies at Logan College of Chiropractic. Dr. Chai will be involved in the development of the college's Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance degree program.
Dr. Chai's considerable professional experience includes classroom teaching and field education, nutrition and food safety programs in schools, day-care settings, and senior centers, as well as involvement with diabetic support groups. She is a graduate of the University of Wyoming (BS in Medical Technology, MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition, and PhD in Human Nutrition) and Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BS in Medicine).
"I am pleased to have Dr. Chai as Logan's first director of nutritional studies," said Dr. George Goodman, president of Logan College. "She will be instrumental in developing the new Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Human Performance, along with Dr. Elizabeth Goodman, Logan's dean of university programs."
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?
