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Foot Levelers announces 19 free 12-CE credit seminars

Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom-made orthotics, has announced it is offering 19 of its Fall Seminar Series events for FREE. Each of the 19 events is worth 12 Continuing Education (CE) credits. Those interested in attending one of the seminars are asked to call Foot Levelers at 800-553-4860 for additional details.

ChiroTouch launches new version of its best-in-class software

ChiroTouch, the nation’s leader in chiropractic EHR software, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest software update—version 6.5—with over 18 improvements designed to allow chiropractors increase practice efficiency and deliver personalized patient care. The newest features in ChiroTouch version 6.5 focus on improving the patient experience as well as billing, documentation, and inventory management enhancements.

Big time wrestlers need chiropractic, too: Sherman College experts to provide care

While a knife-edge chop and a “Woooooooo!” from Ric Flair might send some folks running in the opposite direction, two faculty members from Sherman College are putting themselves right in the middle of the action on September 24 when Big Time Wrestling comes to Spartanburg. South Carolina’s chiropractic college is sending Joseph Donofrio and Rick Brescia, two licensed doctors of chiropractic and experienced faculty members, to Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium to provide chiropractic care for the show members.

How the sugar industry shifted blame to fat

The sugar industry paid scientists in the 1960s to play down the link between sugar and heart disease and promote saturated fat as the culprit instead, newly released historical documents show. The internal sugar industry documents suggest that five decades of research into the role of nutrition and heart disease, including many of today’s dietary recommendations, may have been largely shaped by the sugar industry.

Benny Vaughn Receives Florida Chiropractor’s Association’s 2016 LMT of the Year Award 

Massage therapist Benny Vaughn was presented with the Florida Chiropractor’s Association (FCA) 2016 LMT of the Year award at the FCA National Convention & Expo held in Orlando, Florida in August. The award was created in 1997 to honor massage therapists who perform outstanding service to the massage and chiropractic professions.

Life University celebrates planting on new community garden

Life University debuted its community garden on September 14 with an inaugural planting and ribbon cutting, along with refreshments and words from leadership. The Nutrition Department at Life University is the primary caretaker of the garden, but volunteers from across the Life University community will participate in its care and success.

Industry Highlights

Keep your chiropractic office at its best: Boosting patient morale

Sponsored Content | Good morale makes your job as a chiropractor easier and usually leads to a better perception of your staff, care and clinic. By making morale a priority, you may boost patient retention and increase referrals. Follow these suggestions to help improve morale and make your patients happier.

Hackers target chiropractic data: protect your patients and your practice

Sponsored Content | The reality is sobering: Hackers are stealing and holding data for ransom in ever-increasing numbers. And small healthcare practices are some of their favorite targets because, unlike hospitals and other major healthcare facilities equipped with advanced cybersecurity technology, many lack sophistication and the proper tools.

3 simple steps to maximize your cervical treatment success

Sponsored Content | Cervical curve loss is becoming an epidemic due to widespread mobile technology use. Chiropractors are beginning to observe a rapidly growing patient base exhibiting signs of Forward Head Posture (FHP) and Cervical Curve Loss (CCL) as well as the common symptoms associated with these conditions

What you don’t know about hemp oil and CBD supplements

Sponsored Content | More and more people are searching for all-natural ways to remedy the conditions which ail them. Some don’t trust Big Pharma to have their best interests at heart, whereas others simply don’t like the negative side effects that come with a lot of the prescription medications. This is leading more and more people to CBD and hempoil for help, hoping to find some much-needed relief.

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Why burnout is on the rise and how to stop it

Personal Growth | Chiropractors in a conventional practice today often face a number of unexpected obstacles to success and well-being. More DCs are dealing with long grueling hours at the office, massive patient load (or struggling to attract enough patients), or floundering just to keep the lights on month to month. These challenges are far too common and creating the perfect recipe for burnout in the profession.

If you aren’t recommending curcumin, you should be

Wellness Approach | Are you recommending curcumin or turmeric to your patients? Curcumin and turmeric are not interchangeable terms. Curcumin is a small, potent, and important part of turmeric. This distinction has implications for product selection as well as clinical dosing.

How to build a great team for a successful chiropractic practice

Practice Central | If you take a look at those chiropractors who have launched successful practices, whether in the U.S. or abroad, you’ll notice they tend to share a common denominator: they’ve built outstanding teams. And if your practice is enjoying growth and profit, you know your team is an indispensable component.

What does MACRA stand for anyway: The unofficial definition sheet

If trying to understand the acronyms with the new quality payment program and MACRA makes your head spin, consider this your unofficial cheat sheet.

Building a chiropractic EHR vendor relationship

As you provide excellent patient care, your EHR vendor partners with you to keep patient records accessible, secure, and efficient. To get the most from your software, build a strong relationship with your vendor by facilitating good communication. Demonstrating that your clinic is interested in maximizing your return on investment will likely lead to more productive conversations and fewer headaches in the future.

Saftey first: Chiropractic instrument adjusting tools

There’s an abundance of research available showing the efficacy of chiropractic instrument assisted adjustments as compared to manual adjustments. You’ve likely seen empirical evidence of this in your own practice. However, there is another important factor to consider beyond efficacy when using adjusting instruments.

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How to build a great team for a successful chiropractic practice

Practice Central | If you take a look at those chiropractors who have launched successful practices, whether in the U.S. or abroad, you’ll notice they tend to share a common denominator: they’ve built outstanding teams. And if your practice is enjoying growth and profit, you know your team is an indispensable component.

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