The New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee has voted 5-2 against House Bill 127, legislation that, by all accounts, would have allowed appropriately trained N.M. doctors of chiropractic to practice with unprecedented scope – particularly with respect to prescriptive privileges – subject to approval by the state chiropractic board. As of press time, it is unknown whether proponents of H.B. 127 plan on introducing a replacement bill into the New Mexico legislature, and if so, under what time frame it will occur.
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Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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