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Curtis Turchin, MA, DC, DACBN, DCBCN

Dr. Curtis Turchin received his undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Southern California, a master's in education from San Francisco State University and a doctorate in chiropractic from Palmer College. He was director of clinical sciences for the company that developed the first FDA-cleared light device, and is now president of Apollo PT Products. Dr. Turchin is the author of Light and Laser Therapy and Treating Addictions With Laser Therapy, and has authored numerous articles in research and other publications.

Previous Articles

Gaining Traction: Lasers and the Evidence-Based DC
September 9, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 19)
Light on Lasers: Clarence Gonstead and Laser Therapy
November 4, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 23)
Light on Lasers: The Basics
January 29, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 03)
The Orthopractic Miracle
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Thank You Consumer Reports!
August 12, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 17)
Primary Care Providers: The Chiropractic Illusion
June 17, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 13)
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Chiropractic
Would You Rather Be a Chiropractic Therapist?
Would You Rather Be a Chiropractic Therapist?

Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.

Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
Personal Injury
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 1)
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries

This article focuses on nine severe injuries that are generally not diagnosable until the third to fourth week following the date of injury, including how to diagnose these severe injuries. The discovery of any of these injuries early can make a significant difference in the case outcome.

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Troy Freiheit, DC
News / Profession
Chiropractic at Risk Globally
Chiropractic at Risk Globally

There has long been an attempt by those who are not legitimate doctors of chiropractic to usurp the title of chiropractor from those who have earned their degree from an accredited chiropractic program. This generally happens in countries where the local doctors of chiropractic have yet to pass legislation requiring a degree from an accredited institution. The result is essentially two chiropractic professions. Nowhere is this danger more pronounced than in Japan.

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