Financial pressure, enrollment declines and institutional challenges are emerging at several U.S. chiropractic colleges. Life Chiropractic College West's and Life University's struggles may be the most talked about but appear to be part of a larger story. And with recent USDE requirements threatening to hamstring federal student financing for DC degree programs, chiropractic education is facing questions for which it has no immediate answers.
| Digital ExclusiveSteven Capobianco, DC, DACRB, CCSP, CSCS
Dr. Steven Capobianco, a self-described "fascial geek," operates a private sports practice in Los Gatos, Calif., and is an adjunct instructor at Palmer College of Chiropractic West, teaching portions of the sports chiropractic elective program. Dr. Capobianco is also vice president of medical operations at Rocktape, Inc. (www.rocktape.com).