Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has appointed former National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) president, Dr. James J. Badge, to the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission (PSCC). At the group's inaugural meeting, the PSCC elected Dr. Badge to serve on the executive committee as treasurer and as chair of the finance committee.
Dr. Badge was first elected to serve as District IV director of the NBCE in 1987, a position he held until 2005. During his tenure, Dr. Badge also served on the executive committee from 1999-2006 in the capacity of secretary (1999), vice president (2000-2004) and president (2005-2006). He continues to serve on various test committees at the NBCE.
Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the U.S. Through the Sister Cities program, Phoenix will promote its culture and cultural diversity, as well as encourage contacts between schools, business professional societies, trade and commerce. Sister Cities of Phoenix include Grenoble, France; Prague, Czech Republic; Calgary, Canada; Catania, Italy, Ramat-Gan, Israel; Hermosillo, Mexico, Taipei, Taiwan; Chengdu, China; and Ennis, Ireland.
Source: National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
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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