Dr. Brian Capaldi, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic who originally maintained a private chiropractic practice in Malvern, Pa., now practices at the Philadelphia location of the Laser Spine Institute. He is also a certified strength and conditioning coach and a certified personal trainer, and has experience as team chiropractor for amateur sports athletes, including the men's and women's basketball teams at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia. Contact Dr. Capaldi with questions or comments at bcapaldi@laserspineinstitute.com.
On Jan. 24 1978, the New Zealand governor-general referred to a Commission of Inquiry an investigation to determine the desirability of providing for reimbursement of chiropractic benefits under the New Zealand Social Security Act and the New Zealand Accident Compensation Act. The commision's findings would impact chiropractic worldwide for decades to come.
As chiropractors, we observe signs and symptoms as colors on an artist’s palette, melding them together to determine how they affect the speed, fluency, quality, and ease of activities of daily living. We communicate this vision to our patients in a report of findings. However, converting that vision into the International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) coding language presents challenges.
After more than 12 years of effort, the Pro Baseball Chiropractic Society (PBCS) has member DCs serving every team in MLB. Working as part of the health care teams with athletic trainers and medical physicians, these highly skilled chiropractors help keep their players on the field and in optimal health.
