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November 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 24)

Chiropractic Techniques
Which Tests Do You Use to Evaluate Neck Pain?
Theme issue of JMPT focuses on cervical outcomes measures.
Editorial Staff

Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
A Resolution to Promote Wellness
Congressional resolution emphasizes the role wellness programs should play in future health care policy.
Editorial Staff

News / Profession
Moving Toward Unity in Virginia
State Associations Hold Historic Joint Convention
Editorial Staff

News / Profession
FCER Joins Federal Charity Campaign
Christie Bondurant

Chiropractic (General)
Disqualified or Given a Second Chance?
Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)

Philosophy
Focused Healing and Personal Success
Attracting What We Do or Do Not Want
John Amaro, LAc, DC, Dipl. Ac.(NCCAOM), Dipl.Med.Ac.(IAMA)

Chronic / Acute Conditions
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes
Manuel Duarte, DC, DABCO, DACBSP, CSCS

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Billing for Service to an Area Not Manipulated
Samuel A. Collins

Marketing / Office / Staff
The Golden Rules of Massage Marketing (in a Chiropractic Office)
Perry M. Bard, DC

Chiropractic (General)
Looking Back: 2006
Editorial Staff

Chiropractic (General)
Looking Forward to the Future of Chiropractic
Adaptation and Innovation Are Key to Our Success
Jeffrey Spencer, MA, DC, CCSP

Chronic / Acute Conditions
Herpetic Neuralgia and Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) Injury
Nancy Martin-Molina, DC, QME, MBA, CCSP

Chiropractic (General)
News In Brief
Editorial Staff

Chiropractic (General)
A Land of Contrast and Beauty
Reed Phillips, DC, PhD

Your Practice / Business
Planning for the Future in Uncertain Times
Shelley Simon, RN, DC, MPH, EdD

Chiropractic (General)
We Get Letters & E-mail
Editorial Staff

Sports / Exercise / Fitness
The Weak Cyclist
Edgar Romero, DC, DACNB

Pediatrics
Why Parents Should Know About Natural Cold Remedies
Cold/cough medicines not recommended for children ages 4 and younger; warning may expand to include children 11 and younger.
Editorial Staff

Nutrition / Detoxification
A Functional Medicine Approach to Food Allergies
Douglas Husbands, DC, CCN, ABAAHP

Politics / Government / Legislation
Calif. Mandates Nutritional Info on Menus
Editorial Staff

Patient Education
Helping Patients Through Their Surgery With Herbs
Kerry Bone, BSc (hons), Dipl. Phyto.

Nutrition / Detoxification
Reducing Cancer Risk With Cruciferous Vegetables and Indole
James P. Meschino, DC, MS

Trending
Billing / Fees / Insurance
BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible
BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible

In a landmark development, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has reached a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims brought by health care providers, including chiropractors. The lawsuit accused BCBS of dividing the nation into exclusive regions and limiting competition, which resulted in lower reimbursements for providers. Although BCBS denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid lengthy litigation – and you can get a piece of the pie.

Konstantin Chernukhin
News / Profession
WFC Non-Interference Policy: What Could It Mean for the ACA?

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Board of Directors passed a “Policy on Non-Interference and Respect for National Authority” at its Q3 2024 meeting. Upon reading this, some might ask if the WFC policy is targeting the activities of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in providing international membership to Japanese individuals who do not hold a chiropractic degree from an accredited institution.

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Personal Injury / Legal
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 3)
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries

Part 3 of this three-part article on recogizing and diagnosing delayed-onset motor-vehicle acident (MVA) injuries in clinical practice covers spinal cord injury linked to cervical stenosis and spondylosis; alar sprain; and delayed instability. Part 1 discussed traumatic subdural hematoma, stroke due to MVA and traumatic central disc herniation; part 2 discussed traumatic Schmorl's nodes, post-concussion syndrome and posttraummatic syrinx.

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Troy Freiheit, DC