Dr. Eugene Charles graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1987 and attained a diplomate in applied kinesiology in 1994. He has certified hundreds of doctors in A.K. through his seminars and DVD programs, and recently developed the first online A.K. certification course. Dr. Charles is also the author of Precision Adjusting for the Master Chiropractor and the Practice Leadership Program; learn more at www.charlesseminars.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.
