Dr. Ernesto Leal-Junior, a full professor at Nove de Julho University in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is a peer reviewer for six different journals including Lasers in Medical Science, theJournal of Sports Sciences, the Journal of Photochemistry, and Photochemistry and Photobiology. He has lectured at Unilsalle University and the University of Caxias do Sul, both in Brazil, and has presented more than 40 scientific papers at national and international congresses. His expert area of research is phototherapy in skeletal muscle disorders, with a special interest in phototherapy for skeletal muscle fatigue delaying, performance enhancement, injury prevention and recovery after strenuous physical activity. In September 2011, Dr. Leal Junior was awarded the Young Clinical Research Award in Phototherapy by the North American Association of Laser Therapy.
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?
