Legislation recently signed into law by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee allows senior chiropractic students in approved preceptor locations to perform chiropractic adjustments. The University of Western States endorsed and fought for the passage of state Senate Bill 5817, the benefits of which were encapsulated by UWS aluma Austin Bell, DC (Class of 2018) in a Western States press release: "While my preceptorship experience was great, not being allowed to continue to the full capacity of my skills while in the final months of the program was moderately disconcerting. Many students have avoided amazing preceptorship opportunities in the state of Washington simply because they weren't allowed to get more time performing chiropractic manipulations. I was very happy to provide support for this bill to help influence change to this outdated legislature and get more, great, new chiropractic physicians to Washington!"
According to UWS, the university worked closely with the Washington State Chiropractic Association and the Washington State Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission in moving the bill through the state legislature, and 10 other DC degree programs submitted letters of support for the legislation.
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?
