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Terry Yochum, DC, DACBR; Fellow, ACCR

Dr. Terry R. Yochum is a second-generation chiropractor and a cum laude graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, where he subsequently completed his radiology residency. He is a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology and served as its vice president and president for seven years (1983-1990). An adjunct Professor of Radiology at the Southern California University of Health Sciences and member of the Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dr. Yochum is the co-author of Essentials of Skeletal Radiology – the required textbook in radiology at all 50 chiropractic colleges and used in more than 100 medical schools around the world.

Previous Articles

Super Bowl DC: In Memory of a Chiropractic Warrior
November 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 11)
X-Ray: To Be or Not to Be - That Is the Question
September 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 09)
Looking Forward to Chiropractic's Future
February 12, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 04)
Digital Imaging Is Here: Time to Do Away With Your Darkroom Forever!
April 10, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 08)
X-ray Regulations: What Does the Future Hold?
May 20, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 11)
Ultra-Fast Radiographic Screen/Film Systems
April 8, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
X-ray Regulations: What Does the Future Hold?
March 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
Posture and Weightbearing Biomechanics: Unproved Theory or Clinically Important Concept?
July 29, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 16)
A Moment of Silence for William E. Litterer
January 12, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 02)
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Chiropractic
Would You Rather Be a Chiropractic Therapist?
Would You Rather Be a Chiropractic Therapist?

Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.

Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
Personal Injury
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 1)
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries

This article focuses on nine severe injuries that are generally not diagnosable until the third to fourth week following the date of injury, including how to diagnose these severe injuries. The discovery of any of these injuries early can make a significant difference in the case outcome.

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Troy Freiheit, DC
Whiplash / Neck Pain
Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Use of O’Donoghue’s Maneuver
Whiplash-Associated Disorder: Use of O’Donoghue’s Maneuver

Recently, I taught a 12-hour whiplash class to a group of chiropractors for continuing education. I taught that performing O’Donoghue’s maneuver enabled the providers to differentiate cervical strain from sprain. To my surprise, one of the attendees stated that it is not possible to diagnose a cervical strain and sprain with a whiplashed patient using O’Donoghue’s maneuver.

James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM