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Making alternative therapies work with chiropractic

Feature As more practices adopt the multidisciplinary model, the inquisitive doctor of chiropractic will want to learn more about alternative therapies. While some chiropractic practices have expanded to offer multidisciplinary services so that patients can get the care they need at a one-stop shop, others have begun teaming up with alternative therapy (AT) practitioners, but keeping their own independent business.

10 things to sell in your practice as gifts during the holiday season

Offering a selection of health and wellness gifts at your practice this holiday season offers two distinct benefits. First, it’s a great way to give your annual revenues a little (or big) push at the end of the calendar year. Second, by offering a line of products designed to help patients improve the health and wellness of their family and friends this holiday season, you’re playing a positive role in the gift giving process.

Chiropractic and cryotherapy: The perfect pair

Whole body cryotherapy is a method of cold therapy consisting of single or repeated exposure to extremely cold temperatures.During a cryotherapy session, the body is engulfed with nontoxic nitrogen gas, which can get down to -220 degrees, inside a specialized chamber for 2 to 3 minutes, bringing the body’s temperature down to about 55 degrees. Variations of this cold therapy have been used for years to treat musculoskeletal issues, among many other benefits.

Neurostimulation and IASTM treatment for common pediatric conditions

Clinical Concerns DCs have long focused their attention on the mechanical effects of treating soft tissue (skin, fascia, muscles, tendons and ligaments). And now more emphasis is being given to the nervous system and its ability to normalize tissues, mitigate pain and improve motor control. This is changing the way many approach manual therapy.

What you need to know about social engineering

Social engineering is basically any method or strategy used to manipulate people and deceive them into divulging personal information or offering access to accounts. This is often related to your computer network’s security, company passwords, or personal identity. Social engineers use what they know about you or about your company to gain your trust and access your information.

The certifications you cannot ignore as a sports chiropractor

Chiropractic plays a huge role in keeping some of the nation’s top athletes in their best physical form. Case in point: the Professional Football Chiropractic Society reports that 34 pro sports chiropractors deliver somewhere between 16,320 and 27,200 collective adjustments during the National Football League’s 16-week season.

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Top 5 sports injuries and protocols for treating them

Sponsored Content Sports injuries are all too common. Out of the 30 million children and teens participating in organized sports in the United States annually, more than one in ten are injured while engaging in these and other recreational activities. HHS adds that approximately 2 million American adults visit the emergency room every year due to sports-related injuries as well.

How to use findings to balance the body’s inflammatory state and modulate pain

Sponsored Content Some chiropractors may not know how far back the concept of chronic inflammation extends in chiropractic. But prior to D.D. Palmer discovering chiropractic in 1895, he was a magnetic healer and his treatment focus was inflammation reduction. In 1914, he wrote a book containing a chapter on modern-day chronic inflammation that he titled simply, “Inflammation,” in which he stated that inflammation was involved in all chronic conditions.

Recommending the best supplements for athletes and your active patients

Sponsored Content Whether they are full-time athletes or weekend warriors, there are many actions active individuals can take to achieve higher levels of health. Eating a diet full of healthy foods from all of the different food groups (fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, grains, and oils) is one option. Nutritional supplements can also help active individuals take their health to the next level.

The true cost of keeping billing in-house

Sponsored Content If you’ve had to work with the insurance companies, and operate in the third-party payer system, you’ve probably noticed that the relationship you have with them isn’t exactly fair. It isn’t, and that’s by design. They’ve rigged the game to benefit themselves at your expense. For one thing, while they could afford to pay your invoices promptly, they prefer to pay you weeks after your claim. Holding your money back like this is called float, and insurers and banks employ this technique to earn interest with your money before giving it to you.

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Foot Levelers and Chiro Congress partner to help advancement of chiropractic

ROANOKE, Va. – With opportunity to attract more patients seeking safer, more conservative healthcare, Foot Levelers and Chiro Congress (Congress of Chiropractic State Associations) have partnered to produce marketing content designed to help the growth of Chiropractic services on a state-by-state basis. Foot Levelers produced over 90 high-quality videos, valued at over $75,000, at no […]

NBCE Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

Greeley, Colo.—The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners congratulates five winners of the $10,000 Annual Student Scholarship Competition. The scholarship program is administered by an independent third party, Brighthall, Inc., with President Claire Johnson leading the review and selection process. The winning essays for the 2018 competition are: • Alexa Beloyianis, New York Chiropractic College: An […]

Foot Levelers custom orthotics featured on syndicated show The Doctors

According to the popular syndicated television show The Doctors, custom orthotics are a “BUZZ!” In a segment on products that ease back pain, their message was clear, if you’re looking to address the cause of back pain, don’t waste your time and money on off-the-shelf shoe inserts – custom orthotics are far superior.

Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones

Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their careers to our college and who continue to make great contributions to Sherman College and the chiropractic profession.

5 ways to get more whole grains in your diet

Making the switch to whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta are good ways to get more unrefined grains (and needed fiber) into your diet. But there’s a long — and delicious — list of other whole grains to add to your meals throughout the day. In fact, because even though whole wheat is still processed (though not to the extent as white flour), some of the older, minimally processed grains that have come back into vogue are even better choices.

House introduces bill to expand Medicare coverage of chiropractic services

Legislation championed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to expand Medicare coverage of services provided by chiropractors within the scope of their license has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, H.R. 7157, introduced on Nov. 16 by Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access the chiropractic profession’s broad-based, non-drug approach to pain management, which includes manual manipulation of the spine and extremities, joint mobilization etc.

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