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Cynthia Vaughn, DC, FICC

Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, practices in Austin, Texas. A former president of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, she is the East Texas delegate to the ACA, chairs the Clinical Documentation Committee, and is a member of several other ACA committees. Contact Dr. Vaughn at drvaughn@chiroaustin.com.

Previous Articles

Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 5
March 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 06)
Save Our Profession for Less Than $200
January 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 03)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 4
November 4, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 23)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 3
September 23, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 20)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 2
July 15, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 15)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
The Truth About the VA Advisory Committee's Recommendations
January 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
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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), Publisher
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
Whiplash / Neck Pain
Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Use of O’Donoghue’s Maneuver
Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Use of O’Donoghue’s Maneuver

Recently, I taught a 12-hour whiplash class to a group of chiropractors for continuing education. I taught that performing O’Donoghue’s maneuver enabled the providers to differentiate cervical strain from sprain. To my surprise, one of the attendees stated that it is not possible to diagnose a cervical strain and sprain with a whiplashed patient using O’Donoghue’s maneuver.

James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM