A Moment of Silence for Dr. Stephen Press
Dr. Stephen Press, founder of the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS), International Academy of Olympic Chiropractic Officers (IAOCO) and WikiChiro, passed away on March 6, 2016.
In a widely disseminated obituary, his son, Dr. Robert Press, detailed his father's considerable accomplishments as a chiropractic sports physician in Englewood, N.J., for more than three decades; author of several books including History of Sports Chiropractic; and chief physician of the USSR Winter Olympic Team in Albertville, France. (His son notes the USSR had "disintegrated [by that time], leaving Dr. Press the only physician in Olympic history to be Chief Doctor for twelve countries."
To learn more about Dr. Press and his impact on the chiropractic profession worldwide, read the entire obituary verbatim by clicking here.
New ACA President Elected
The ACA House of Delegates elected David Herd, DC, new president at the 2016 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) in Washington, D.C. A Palmer College graduate, Dr. Herd is a former board member of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) and the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER); and has extensive experience in ACA leadership, from treasurer to his most recent role as vice president.
F4CP Offers New MemBership Benefit
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has announced that personalized in-office posters are now available free of charge for all foundation supporters pledging at least $25 per month. The posters complement the F4CP's "Champions of Chiropractic" ad series and highlight the DC and a patient promoting the value of the doctor's care.
Each doctor member is eligible to receive one 18x24-inch color poster that features the full name of their practice, a photo of the doctor, a photo of a patient of their choice, and a quote from the patient.
To learn more, contact F4CP Director of Marketing Alexis Lignos at alexis@f4cp.com or 201-641-1911 (52).
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?
