Are you avoiding the hazards of social networking?
March 9, 2017
Legal Ease | The internet is currently the largest source of information and with it comes the world of social media. Many people use social media for personal and business purposes because of the many benefits in using these networking applications. Social networking creates a ripple effect that allows people and businesses to share information, insights, and communicate far and wide. Social media also gives you the ability to easily communicate with patients and peers.
Low Back Pain Infographic
March 9, 2017
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Health concerns farther up the kinetic chain
March 9, 2017
The feet are the foundation of the body. While 99 percent of all feet are normal at birth, 8 percent develop troubles by age 1, 41 percent at age 5, and 80 percent by age 20. By age 40, nearly everyone has a foot condition of some sort. Many conditions start in the feet, but eventually contribute to health concerns farther up the kinetic chain, such as in the spine. Custom orthotics can help preserve the body’s optimal foot-spine connection.
The most common mistake DCs make with marketing
March 8, 2017
Marketing Matters | It is amazing to see how the more things change, the more they remain the same. When it comes to marketing, there have been astounding changes in how and when you communicate with your patients and the public about chiropractic. Who knew that someday DCs could completely avoid newspaper ads, Yellow Pages ads, direct mailers, and postcards to reach patients. Or that there would be more devices connecting people than there are people. If you don’t believe it, look at the devices you use every day. Chances are good you have a smartphone, a tablet, and a computer.
Why veterinary chiropractic should be bigger than it is
March 8, 2017
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), approximately 36.5 percent of U.S. households own a dog. In addition, 30.4 percent have a cat, and 1.5 percent have at least one horse, if not more. This equates to more than 148 million pet owners for these three categories alone.. That’s why some chiropractors have decided to expand upon their practice by offering diagnostic and treatment services for the furry and not-so-furry companions that have worked their way into our hearts and homes.
Taking a healthy look at creating successful life markers
March 8, 2017
Personal Growth | Children live in a land of make-believe, a world filled with crayons, markers, and imagination. Life is whatever they dream up and describe it as. No one taught you it wasn’t real until you got closer to your teens. As an adult, you now see things differently. Your markers are no longer used for illustrating your imagination, but rather they are signposts telling you where you should be.
U.S., international chiropractic groups join forces to present historic meeting
March 7, 2017
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) join forces this month to present “DC2017,” a world-class chiropractic program featuring new research supporting the effectiveness of chiropractic services, global perspectives on the future of the profession and inspirational sessions delivered by the profession's most compelling thought leaders.
Life University Running Eagles Men’s basketball captures first tournament championship
March 7, 2017
The No. 20 Life University men's basketball (22-10) became the first school outside of Kentucky to win the Mid-South Conference Tournament with a 78-63 dismantling of the University of Pikeville (26- 7) on Sunday, March 5. Four Running Eagles finished with double-digit points. MSC Player of the Year Dalarian Williams followed up his historic 43-point game on Saturday with a team- leading 21 points, all coming in the second half.
[Video] Can your chiropractor kill you?
March 7, 2017
The recent media coverage, particularly on the Dr. Oz show, exacerbates myths about chiropractic care by exploring the unfortunate events with YouTube blogger Katie May. She died from vertebral artery dissection and many are blaming chiropractic care as the culprit. As a media trainer for some 20 years, I've heard from hundreds of chiropractors across the U.S. deeply upset by these headlines. Appropriately so. It's inaccurate misinformation feeding into unsubstantiated fear. While this media crisis may not have been prevented, it could have had a much smaller impact on the credibility of the chiropractic industry as a whole.
Time is Running Out for Your Annual Security Risk Analysis
March 7, 2017
The Security Risk Assessment is important to every chiropractic office. Not only is it required for HIPAA Security, but it is also a required element for Meaningful Use attestation. Practices that have not completed their annual Security Risk Assessment per these guidelines can be assessed with hefty financial penalties. Watch this webinar to learn what the Security Risk Analysis is and why it's necessary, how NOT completing the Security Risk Analysis can impact your cash flow, how your practice can perform the analysis efficiently, effectively, and in a timely fashion and more.
Yoga or Pilates: Which offers the most benefits?
March 6, 2017
Personal Growth | Chiropractors, like all health practitioners, strive to provide their patients with the best possible care. But to do so, you have to be at your best. And to be at your best, you need to take care of yourself. Mind-body techniques are one way to relax and unwind from the daily challenges of treating clients. Two of the most popular options are yoga and Pilates. But which one offers the most benefits? The answer may depend on what you need.
Vacuum manual therapy: An invaluable asset to your chiropractic practice
March 6, 2017
Sponsored Content | Chiropractic assistants have become an invaluable asset to any chiropractic practice.While many perform administrative tasks, a large number also do manual therapies. Adding vacuum manual therapy (VMT) to existing medical massage services in your office can easily generate enough interest to create a busy and profitable resource for new patients. VMT is fast, effective, and complementary to chiropractic techniques.
