Shawn Thistle, DC, BKin (hons), CSCS

Dr. Shawn Thistle is founder and president of the Research Review Service (www.researchreviewservice.com), from which all content for this and other articles by Dr. Thistle is derived. Research Review Service posts approximately 60 reviews like this each year and currently has a database of more than 250 reviews. Dr. Thistle graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he has been a faculty member since 2004. He holds an honours degree in kinesiology (McMaster) and a certificate in contemporary medical acupuncture. He is also fully ART-certified and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Dr. Thistle practices full time at Shape Health and Wellness Centre in Toronto.

Previous Articles

Preventive Spinal Manipulation for Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
September 9, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 19)
Altered Breathing Patterns in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
July 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 14)
Research in Review: Manual Physical Therapy Techniques for LBP
August 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 18)
Research in Review: Cauda Equina Syndrome
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Computer Use and Adolescent Neck Pain
January 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 01)
Spine Stabilization and Exercise
November 18, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 24)
The Lumbar Spine & Low Back Pain in Golf
January 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 03)
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Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

It’s a new year and many chiropractors are evaluating what will enhance their respective practices, particularly as it relates to their bottom line. One of the most common questions I get is: “Do I need to be credentialed to bill insurance, and what are the best plans to join?” It’s a loaded question – but one every DC ponders. Whether you're already in-network or pondering whether to join, here's what you need to know.

Samuel A. Collins
Pediatrics
Clinical Considerations: Infant Tongue Tie / Tethered Oral Tissues
Clinical Considerations: Infant Tongue Tie / Tethered Oral Tissues

The term tongue tie or ankyloglossia is well-known to all pediatric-focused chiropractors. In the past 15-20 years, the prevalence of this diagnosis has skyrocketed. What this means to the pediatric chiropractor is that we are seeing breastfeeding babies in much greater numbers in our offices. Parents are seeking our help with this mysterious “tongue tie,” as are lactation consultants, pediatric dentists and many other members of the breastfeeding care team. Let’s look at some clinical aspects of this scenario that are well within the chiropractic scope.

Lynn Gerner, DC, FICPA, IBCLC
Senior Health
7 Exercises to Square Off the Geriatric Curve
7 Exercises to Square Off the Geriatric Curve

The first article in this series discussed the chiropractic approach to squaring off the geriatric aging curve: the steps to reduce the steady decline in vitality that occurs with aging. The research is clear that strength, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness are all synonymous with longevity. Now let’s discuss seven low-tech exercises to promote lifegevity – squaring off the geriatric curve.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO