Life University recently announced the transition of Robert Scott, DC, PhD, senior vice president for academic affairs, to provost, continuing his decade-long service to the university. According to Life, "The new provost role and other organizational changes are designed to allow Dr. Guy Riekeman, president of Life University, to focus on his 20/20 vision."
Life also announced the appointment of four Board of Trustees members: John M. "Jack" Griesbaum;, Richard "Rich" Giuli, Sandy Elbaum, DC, and Jeffrey Aita, DC. With the appointments, the board now stands at 19 members.
"Each of these individuals brings unique and valuable assets that will serve the University well," said Dr. Riekeman. "They all share our Core Values and support LIFE's vision and mission. I'm excited to work with each of them as we continue to build upon LIFE's reputation as the thought leader in Vitalism and healthcare education."
Conceived by the university's board of trustees in 2006, Life's 20/20 strategic plan is designed to position the institution "as the pre-eminent leader in chiropractic healthcare, as well as a thought leader in advocating for positive change in health care policy" by 2020. The broad-scope plan includes infrastructure and technology upgrades, revenue diversification, global initiatives and other goals.
Walking the Talk
Dr. Dennis Brickner doesn't just talk the health and wellness message; he lives it, as evidenced by his recent participation in the National Senior Olympics in Minneapolis, Minn. Dr. Brickner competed in the 50, 100 and 200 meter sprints, as well as the 4x100 meter relay, taking home a bronze medal in the latter event. A 1989 Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate with more than 25 years in practice, Dr. Brickner practices in Springboro, Ohio.
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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?
Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water. Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.
The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.
