Dr. Roger Berton, a graduate of National University of Health Sciences, owns and operates health care clinics in Tecumseh and Windsor, Ontario. He also worked as the program coordinator and instructor for CDI's registered massage therapy program in Windsor. Prior to his association with CDI, Dr. Berton devoted three years to the athletic department of St. Clair College as chiropractor, acupuncturist, and sports nutrition instructor for the continuing education department. He is a certified Kinesio taping instructor and has been asked to present at the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association Annual Conference, the Action Sport Physiotherapy Symposium and the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Symposium. Overall, Dr. Berton has taught more than 85 taping workshops and seminars worldwide.
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?
