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Ron Kirk, DC

Dr. Ron Kirk is a professor at Life University and the seed and Delphi panel facilitator for Just Start Walking. He serves in a similar capacity for the Straighten Up spinal health initiative. Contact Dr. Kirk with questions regarding the Just Start Walking program at rkirk@life.edu.

Previous Articles

"Just Start Walking" Activity Module Released
October 7, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 21)
Straighten Up Continues Its Global March
January 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 01)
Health Promotion Advocacy in Action
March 11, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 06)
World Spine Day 2007
December 3, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 25)
Straighten Up India
April 23, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 09)
Going Global With Spinal Health
July 30, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 16)
Beginning to "Straighten Up America"
January 29, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
Wellness-Based Chiropractic Guidelines -- Has Their (Our) Time Arrived?
April 22, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 09)
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Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?

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?

Jamy Antoine, BS, DC, BCN
Politics / Government / Legislation
2024 Elections: Our Best Chance to Be a Player Again
2024 Elections

Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water.  Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.

Garrett Cuneo, BA
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff

The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO