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David P. Gilkey, DC, PhD, CPE, DACBOH

Dr. David Gilkey is associate professor of ergonomics in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences and the distance-education coordinator for ergonomics training at Colorado State University. Dr. Gilkey earned his DC degree from Southern California Health Sciences University and his PhD from CSU with a focus in occupational ergonomics related to low back injury prevention.

Previous Articles

Reducing Back Injuries: The NIOSH Lifting Equation – Past, Present and Future
March 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 07)
MDs Hired by State Compensation Insurance Fund to Limit Manipulation for LBP
September 11, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 19)
An Insurance Horror Story
August 12, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 17)
Occupational Health and Safety Programs for the Workplace
November 18, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 24)
Chiropractic Occupational Health and Safety: What Roles Can DCs Play?
October 21, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 22)
Occupational Health and Safety
September 23, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 20)
What's a Hazardous Waste Anyway?
August 25, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 18)
Subluxation or Neurotoxin?
May 5, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 10)
Risk Assessment in Occupational Safety, Health, and the Environment
March 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 06)
Toxicology: A Foundation of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
January 14, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 02)
Water Disinfection By-Products: Trihalomethanes and Carcinogenicity -- Should DCs Care?
September 7, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 19)
Chlorine in the World: Good or Bad?
February 9, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 04)
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BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible
BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible

In a landmark development, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has reached a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims brought by health care providers, including chiropractors. The lawsuit accused BCBS of dividing the nation into exclusive regions and limiting competition, which resulted in lower reimbursements for providers. Although BCBS denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid lengthy litigation – and you can get a piece of the pie.

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WFC Non-Interference Policy: What Could It Mean for the ACA?

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Board of Directors passed a “Policy on Non-Interference and Respect for National Authority” at its Q3 2024 meeting. Upon reading this, some might ask if the WFC policy is targeting the activities of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in providing international membership to Japanese individuals who do not hold a chiropractic degree from an accredited institution.

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9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 3)
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Part 3 of this three-part article on recogizing and diagnosing delayed-onset motor-vehicle acident (MVA) injuries in clinical practice covers spinal cord injury linked to cervical stenosis and spondylosis; alar sprain; and delayed instability. Part 1 discussed traumatic subdural hematoma, stroke due to MVA and traumatic central disc herniation; part 2 discussed traumatic Schmorl's nodes, post-concussion syndrome and posttraummatic syrinx.

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