Investigating the Cellular Impact of Mechanical Force
Liang Zhang, PhD, a Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research faculty member who works at Palmer's Florida campus, has received one of only two 2014 research grants awarded by the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. "Epigenetic Regulation of Neuronal Differentiation by HVLA and LVVA Forces" "will test a novel hypothesis on understanding the long-term benefits of spinal manipulation," he said. "It examines the cell's response to variations in mechanical force, such as the force used by doctors of chiropractic in spinal manipulation. Cell cultures, consisting of millions of a single cell type, will be treated with mechanical forces of varying strength and speed, to compare how the cells respond."
National Board Seats (Not-So) New Officers at Annual Meeting
Dr. Donna Craft was re-elected president of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners during the NBCE's annual meeting, joining a returning four-member executive committee that includes Dr. Steven Conway (vice president), Dr. Paul Morin (secretary) and Dr. Salvatore LaRusso (treasurer). The executive committee heads an 11-member board that features five district directors, four at-large directors and two Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board reps, all but two of whom* were re-elected or continue their terms:
District directors serve three-year terms; at-large directors serve two-year terms; and FCLB reps serve for one year. Officers are elected annually.
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?
