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William Owens, DC, DAAPLM

Dr. William Owens is an associate adjunct professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, as well as the University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic; and an adjunct professor of clinical sciences at Texas Chiropractic College. He is presently in private practice in Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., and generates the majority of his new-patient referrals directly from the primary care medical community. Contact him at dr.owens@academyofchiropractic.com.

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Advancing the "Whole Organ" Spine Model
March 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 03)
Trending
Whiplash / Neck Pain
Is Spinal Manipulation Contraindicated?
Is Spinal Manipulation Contraindicated?

If you are reading this article, I suspect you are a chiropractor currently treating patients with back pain, neck pain, and/or headaches. You may be caring for patients with neck pain following a motor-vehicle incident. Most likely, these patients have been whiplashed and are presenting with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), including spinal sprains and strains, spinal joint dysfunction, cervical radiculopathy, or even worse, cervical disc herniations.

James Lehman, DC, MBA, DIANM
News / Profession
Honoring a Chiropractic Icon: Dr. Louis Sportelli
News in Brief

Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.” 

Editorial Staff
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Achilles Tendon Rupture: The Chiropractor's Role
Achilles Tendon Rupture: The Chiropractor's Role

Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.

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Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR