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Michael Megehee, DC

Dr. Michael Megehee was appointed by the FMCSA in 2005 as a member of the National Registry Brainstorming Sessions. He served on the NRCME Survey Team that established the basis for NRCME certification, and was a member of the NRCME Education Team that developed the core curriculum for the accredited physician training. Dr. Megehee is president of TeamCME, a nationwide network of DOT medical examiners.

Previous Articles

$300 Million Payout to DCs
June 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 06)
A Vehicle for Greater Access to Chiropractic
April 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 07)
National Registry Final Rule: DCs Have Full Authority to Serve as DOT Medical Examiners
June 3, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 12)
DOT Final Rule to Be Released
September 23, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 20)
A Billion Dollar Opportunity for Chiropractors
March 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 06)
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Carpal Tunnel / Extremities / Neuropathy
Unlock Relief: Nerve Flossing for CTS
Unlock Relief: Nerve Flossing for CTS

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.

Charles Annunziata, DC, CFMP
Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
Dynamic Diagnosis: A Look at Romberg’s Test and Patient Safety
Dynamic Diagnosis: A Look at Romberg’s Test and Patient Safety

The Romberg test is a neurological procedure used to assess balance and can be used to gauge a patient’s risk of falling. Unfortunately, the test itself is a fall risk. The fall risk is not huge, and falls are not frequent. However, I have encountered a few situations that have influenced how I use and teach the test.

K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
News / Profession
A Chiropractic Therapist Profession in the United States?
A Chiropractic Therapist Profession in the United States?

Sadly, Japan now has over 12,000 chiropractic therapists (Zenkenkai/JCA chiropractors), dramatically outnumbering the fewer than 700 DCs who have graduated from accredited chiropractic educational programs. These chiropractic therapists have a clear economic and political advantage that makes appropriate chiropractic legislation nearly impossible. What if this same thing happenened in the U.S.?

Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)