Parker Seminars' Las Vegas event will feature a scientific exposition in January 2016 themed "Advancing the Clinical Chiropractor." The deadline for abstract submission is Nov. 1, 2015, with peer review and notification of winners completed by Dec. 1. Submission criteria include:
"Submissions should be original empirical scientific research in any area (basic, translational and clinical sciences, education, health service research, etc.) that advances the chiropractic profession. This may include the author's recently presented or published work. The abstract is limited to 250 words (with no appendices: figures or tables) and structured with sections on purpose, methods, results, discussion / conclusion."
Email Associate Professor / Director of Research Harrison T. Ndetan, MSc, MPH, DrPH at hndetan@parker.edu to learn more, or submit an abstract for consideration online by clicking here. The top three abstracts receive cash awards of $2,500, $1,000 and $500, respectively.
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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