Dynamic Chiropractic back issues from August 2007:
ACO Supports New FCER Resource Center
Aug 13, 2007; ... In July, the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACO) awarded a grant to the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) for the development of its Evidence-Based Chiropractic Resource Center (EB-CRC). This marks the third year that the ACO has awarded FCER a $250 unrestricted ...
A Lifetime of Recognition for Dr. Monty Greenawalt
Aug 13, 2007; ... A lifetime of friends and family gathered recently in Las Vegas to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Monte Greenawalt, founder of Foot Levelers, Inc. Nearly 100 guests honored Dr. Greenawalt during the "roast and toast" ceremony, which featured food, live entertainment and of course, friendly ...
Legal Practicalities and Chiro-Practicalities
Aug 13, 2007; ... Growing Your Practice and Keeping the Lawyers Away I love entrepreneurs. I have been a lawyer for many years and have represented some of the biggest and most important corporations in the world. I can honestly say, however, that nothing floats my boat, so to speak, more than working ...
CCEI Goes to Portugal
Aug 13, 2007; ... In May, in conjunction with the World Federation of Chiropractic Biennial Congress and the European Chiropractors' Union Convention, the Councils on Chiropractic Education International (CCEI) held its annual board meeting to elect its new officers, each of whom will serve a two-year term. The ...
Stretching the Tendon
Aug 13, 2007; ... Did you ever think that stretching the tendon could be more valuable than stretching the muscle? Most studies on stretching have concentrated on the muscle, rather than the tendon,1 but stretching the tendon may be more beneficial for certain sports or activities. How can you stretch a tendon ...
In Defense of Legitimate Chiropractic
Aug 13, 2007; ... The World Federation of Chiropractic has sanctioned Dr. Tedd Koren for teaching chiropractic to lay practitioners in Germany. On March 13, 2007, Dr. Gerard Clum, president of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), wrote a letter to Dr. Tedd Koren, asking him to refrain from teaching ...
The Trend Is Going the Wrong Way
Aug 13, 2007; ... The latest figures1 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) suggest Americans are increasing the amount of medical care and drugs they use. Needless to say, the number of adverse medical events also is increasing. Just look at these statistics: * "Patients in the ...
Artificial Intelligence
Aug 13, 2007; ... "If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us. The free mind is not a barking dog, to be tethered on a 10-foot chain." - Adlai E. Stevenson Jr., speech at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Octobers, 1952 Artificial intelligence was ...
IN NEED OF A helping hand
Aug 13, 2007; ... Findings from the 2007 Food & Health Survey suggest Americans need help understanding nutrition and making healthy lifestyle changes. The ability to monitor and evaluate consumer preferences and trends is big business. Multinational companies, health care professionals and the public ...
It Takes More Than Vitamin D Supplementation to Help Your Patients Optimize Their Defense Against Cancer
Aug 13, 2007; ... In recent days, many of your patients have been exposed to media reports regarding a vitamin D study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, showing that adults who were given vitamin D supplements at dosages of 1,000 IU per day experienced a 50 percent to 60 percent reduction in cancer ...
The Power of ONE
Aug 13, 2007; ... One person, one cause, one major change. History shows us that one person literally can change the world. Over the years, people from Mother Teresa to Martin Luther King, Jr. have stepped up and created change. The same can be true for our profession. One person can make a huge impact when it ...
Consumers Are Demanding a High-Tech, High-Touch Doctor
Aug 13, 2007; ... Consumer demand. Apart from each other, these words have little power. Together, they gain almost a holy reverence from economists, investors and anyone who has ever tried to succeed in their own business. A while back, I wrote about how HIPAA was pushing all of health care to a digital tipping ...
The Care and Feeding of Athletes
Aug 13, 2007; ... True or false: I often receive calls from my patients asking, "Doc, what about taking creatine? Should l?"(true) or "What about the powdered entrails of the Mongolian muskrat? Have you seen the studies?" (not so true), and so on. The point is, everyone wants magic. The retail stores, ...
Stomach Acid AND FOOD ALLERGIES
Aug 13, 2007; ... With the amount of digestive problems facing consumers, it is not surprising that many health practitioners are continually being asked about low stomach acid and food allergies. It is an important topic, but before we can even talk about stomach acid, we need to understand how it fits in the ...
The Dietary Pursuit of Disease Overwhelms the Power of Nutritional Supplements
Aug 13, 2007; ... The average American's diet really is dismal. With this in mind, I am surprised when any nutritional supplement study shows a beneficial outcome. How can giving a few milligrams of policosanol or allicin (from garlic) function to counteract 2,500 calories worth of disease promotion? In ...
Why Coleus Beats Hoodia for Metabolic Syndrome
Aug 13, 2007; ... Metabolic syndrome, or metabolic syndrome X, is now a recognized medical condition. The clinical features of this disorder typically include abdominal obesity and visceral fat, fatty liver, elevated hepatic transaminases (liver enzymes), dyslipidemia and, eventually, hypertension. Sufferers of ...
WFC Country Reports
Aug 13, 2007; ... Argentina: The one new association admitted to membership at the WFC Assembly in Portugal was the Argentina National Association of Chiropractors (ANAQ), representing most of Argentina's 25 duly qualified chiropractors. Present for the event was ANAQ President Dr. Raul Cadagan, a graduate of the ...
Glimpses of the Big Picture: Leptins
Aug 13, 2007; ... The topic covered in this article is relevant to practitioners of all disciplines, particularly those who are providing health care services to people who suffer from conditions as diverse as chronic inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, neuropathic pain, obesity, diabetes, thyroid ...
Whiplash Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Aug 13, 2007; ... Knowledge and information have never been more critical than in today's aggressive medicolegal theater. This is particularly true when it comes to whiplash injury and justification of care. See how many of the following questions you can answer correctly. [Answers appear at the bottom of the ...
Core Training: The Importance of the Diaphragm
Aug 13, 2007; ... Abdominal or "core" training is extremely popular. Traditional approaches have focused on sit-ups, while today, abdominal hollowing is the new trend. Core training should be as functional as possible and involve all the muscles of the core. The diaphragm, pelvic floor, oblique abdominals, ...
Billing Secondary Insurance
Aug 13, 2007; ... Q I am confused on how to bill a secondary insurance. Is there an official way to bill secondary carriers? A Billing a secondary insurance is not very different from billing a primary insurance, but there are some specific steps to follow and rules to understand. A secondary insurance is ...
Remembering Dr. Carl Ferreri
Aug 13, 2007; ... In each of our lives, there are a few individuals who have the power and influence to change our direction. Dr. Carl A. Ferreri was one such person for me. He changed my life. I first met Dr. Ferreri when I attended one of his seminars. There was something very warm about this man. He ...
Improve Communication, Patient Retention and Cash Flow
Aug 13, 2007; ... Is your goal to improve communications between the doctor and the front desk; the front desk and patients; see more patients; and have a check-and-balance system for the financial aspect of the practice? If so, the "routing slip" is an easy system that, when used and followed, will allow you to ...
Normal vs. Abnormal Gas in the Abdomen
Aug 13, 2007; ... Lumbar spine and pelvic plain-film radiographie exams commonly are performed in chiropractic offices. Obviously, these are ordered primarily to evaluate the bony structures. The soft tissues, however, are visible as well and deserve our attention, as they can frequently give us clues to disease ...
Leander Health Technologies Under New Management
Aug 13, 2007; ... Dr. Dennis Anthony Selected as New President Leander Health Technologies, a leading chiropractic exam and treatment table manufacturer, announced that Dennis L. Anthony, DC, a board member for more than 15 years, will become its new president and CEO. In addition to his position on the ...
Spinal Health Specialist? Oh My!
Aug 13, 2007; ... In 2005, the WFC released its findings on the chiropractic identity survey it conducted the previous year.1 Results, based on 3,689 complete responses, showed a strong consensus (74 percent) that the profession should have a clear public identity and a good consensus (56 percent) that we suffer ...
CMS May Eliminate X-Ray Reimbursement on Referral
Aug 27, 2007; ... How Would It Affect Your Practice? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed eliminating reimbursement for X-rays taken for a doctor of chiropractic by a radiologist or other non-treating physician. The proposed rule change, published in the federal Register, ...
You Can Help Reduce Insurance Denials
Aug 27, 2007; ... Complete the FCER Insurance Denial Survey Before Sept. 15 As part of a concerted effort to address insurance denials within the chiropractic profession, the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) is surveying doctors of chiropractic nationwide. The FCER Insurance ...
Uncle Paul's Mental Health to Be Evaluated
Aug 27, 2007; ... In yet another bizarre twist in what has become a protracted legal battle, attorneys for Dr. Paul "Uncle Paul" Hollern have introduced a "notice of intent to introduce expert witness testimony relative to mental health treatment of the defendant." The new motion was filed on June 27, 2007, in ...
Bye Bye Barrett
Aug 27, 2007; ... This is one of the few times I did not have to give much thought about what my next column in Dynamic Chiropractic would be. A few weeks ago, a longtime friend and health reporter from the Allentown Morning Call phoned me to let me know that Dr. Stephen Barrett was leaving Allentown, Pa. Bottom ...
NUHS Appoints Two Seasoned Clinical Faculty to Leadership Positions
Aug 27, 2007; ... National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) recently appointed Dr. Vincent DeBono as its new vice president for academic services. Dr. DeBono previously served as a staff clinician at the university's Lombard and Chicago clinics for six years, in addition to serving one year as dean of ...
New Position at NYCC for Dr. Michael Mestan
Aug 27, 2007; ... New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) has appointed Michael A. Mestan, DC, DACBR, as the college's executive vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Mestan had served as interim vice president since the beginning of the year. Born in Chicago, Mestan received degrees in human anatomy and ...
California Chiropractic Association Names "Student of the Year"
Aug 27, 2007; ... Scott Elliott, a student at Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles (CCCLA), has been named "Student of the Year" by the California Chiropractic Association (CCA). He received the award during the 2007 CCA Summer Convention, held June 15-17 at Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San ...
If You Don't Educate Your Patients, You Can't Give Them the Best Care
Aug 27, 2007; ... What your patients think and believe greatly impacts your practice. If your patients believe they only need to see you when they are in pain, you only see them after the problem gets worse and their health suffers. If they believe chiropractic is only effective for back pain, that's the only ...
Parker Bestows Inaugural Founder's Award
Aug 27, 2007; ... In June, Parker College of Chiropractic honored Dr. Rose Lepien with the college's first Founder's Award. The award is given to individuals who uphold the Parker Principles, the series of values Parker faculty, staff, students and board members follow. In presenting the award, the ...
Bad to the Bone
Aug 27, 2007; ... I sat watching a chiropractor on crutches move around his adjusting table while treating a patient. It turns out that the doctor's artificial leg was "at the shop" for repair and he didn't have a spare. If he wanted to stay in business that day, the trusty old crutches were his last option. His ...
Is This Double-Dipping?
Aug 27, 2007; ... Q I have a patient who had an injury to her lower back and was under care. After one week of treatment, she hurt her neck in an auto accident. She had no additional complaints to her lower back as a result of the accident, but still needs care for that condition. Can I bill my chiropractic ...
Sherman College Awards Top Honors
Aug 27, 2007; ... More than a dozen chiropractors and other professionals were honored during Sherman College's Lyceum, the college's annual homecoming and educational program, attended this year by more than 800 chiropractors from around the world. At the event, which took place over Memorial Day ...
Repetitive Stress and Orthotic Support
Aug 27, 2007; ... A neuroma is a benign overgrowth of a nerve. Morton's neuroma develops in the space between the metatarsal bones of the foot. The most common locations are between the third and fourth metatarsals (in the third web space), and between the second and third metatarsals (second web space). Most ...
Non-Mercury Toxins in Seafood
Aug 27, 2007; ... In my previous article, "Mercury in Seafood,"1 I told the story of a patient who was advised to avoid salmon because it was high in mercury. As we know, mercury bioaccumulation in salmon is not a problem. Unfortunately, salmon - specifically farmed salmon - can be high in other toxins, such as ...
Vitamin D Alert
Aug 27, 2007; ... Generally, osteopenia seems to be increasing in my film stack. Nearly half of the women over the age of 50 seem to have some osteopenia, and it seems to be increasing even in younger women. I've even seen several cases of middle-aged men with osteopenia. This article serves as a brief alert ...
Powdered Infant Formulas and Baby's First Foods
Aug 27, 2007; ... A baby's body will develop and grow more in the first three years of their life than in all their remaining years. Thus, what a child ingests during these highly developmental years is of paramount importance. There never will be a question whether breastfeeding is best for a baby. A ...
The Answer Is Zero
Aug 27, 2007; ... How would you like to be able to turn every new patient into a chiropractic family member for life? Wouldn't it be great if everyone who came into your office knew about chiropractic and used it in the same way you and your family do - as a part of their lifestyle? The key to turning a ...
Coffee and the Power of Newness
Aug 27, 2007; ... How good it is to stop and smell the roses. In the fast-paced society in which we all live, where "America runs on Dunkin," it may be more suited to say it is good to stop and smell the coffee. The buying habits of consumers and the importance of coffee both have changed much over the years ....
Chiropractic Muscle Testers Rise to the Challenge of Validating Their Work
Aug 27, 2007; ... This article reviews a landmark study presenting the basic science and clinical research evidence for the reliability and validity of the manual muscle test (MMT). The study was published in March in the Journal of Chiropractic and Osteopathy.1 "On the Reliability and Validity of Manual ...
A Trip to Mexico
Aug 27, 2007; ... A group of philanthropic health care practitioners recently returned from assisting the local population of Piedras Negras, Mexico. Our trip is organized annually by Rotary International. A group of chiropractors and massage therapists travel to a little town where there are a couple of MDs, but ...
Basic Principles of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Clinical Applications for Pain Relief
Aug 27, 2007; ... The purpose of this article is to briefly review some of the basic concepts of low-level laser therapy, clinical indications for its use, and treatment options when applying therapeutic lasers to patients in pain. The first working laser was presented to the public at a press conference in ...
Health and Wellness Promotion for Older Adults
Aug 27, 2007; ... Industrialized nations are experiencing a demographic revolution caused by the continuing increase in longevity and the rapid rise in the percentage of the population older than 65 years of age.1 By the year 2020, it is estimated that older adults will make up 22 percent of the ...
DC On-Line (Wellness Research)
Aug 27, 2007; ... Echinacea Is Good Again A study published in 2005 concluded that the herb echinacea offered no benefit in the prevention or treatment of the common cold. However, a new study suggests that study was flawed and offers evidence that echinacea does indeed offer a benefit. The problem with ...