Full Access: Is paid advertising a waste of money?
March 1, 2017
Thank you for entering your information to access this webinar! Enjoy the video! About the speaker Mike Garcia is a marketing manager with ChiroMatrix. He has a decade of online marketing experience and specializes in helping small business owners understand marketing basics, improve their online presence and attract new patients.
Are you ahead of the technology curve for your practice? [Quiz]
March 1, 2017
For over a decade, thousands of chiropractors across North America have placed their trust in ChiroTouch as their technology partner. From the All-In-One Provider screen to native iPad(r) integration, chiropractors and staff leverage ChiroTouch’s integrated technology to automate critical office tasks so they can redirect their time on patient care and practice profitability.
Achieve mechanical stabilization with kinesiology taping techniques
February 28, 2017
Clinical Concerns | The stabilizing system of joints is composed of active, passive, and neurological components. Stability can be thought of as: “The ability of an object to maintain equilibrium or resume its original, upright position after displacement from an outside force.” Kinesiology tape was developed to assist the neurological component of stability while allowing full range of motion. In other words, when placing tape on the skin, the nerves (mechano-receptors) in the fascia and superficial muscle are stimulated and alert the brain of activity in the region.
Charge up your chiropractic practice (and profits) with PEMF therapy
February 24, 2017
Feature | Because chiropractic is at heart a vitalistic philosophy of healing, it has a long had a connection with the ideas about electricity, a “life-force,” and healing energy. Often as not, all three ideas are comingled, and the history of chiropractic is colored with electric boxes and light-up gizmos, most of which relied on the gullibility of the general public for whatever efficacy they achieved. The case is quite different with pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. This modality has a fairly extensive history and it has been studied and tested in well-controlled clinical trials.
Chiropractic summit in Vegas kicks off fight for DC rights in Texas and beyond
February 24, 2017
A top level meeting was held among the leaders of Parker University, the Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA), the American Chiropractic Association, and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) at the Parker Seminars Las Vegas conference on Feb. 23, the first day of the event. Also in attendance were major representatives from the chiropractic industry and media. The was chaired by William Morgan, DC, president of Parker University, regarding the grave situation facing Texas's chiropractors following a court ruling.
Not sleeping well? It could directly impact with your weight
February 24, 2017
There is a well-established stream of research that poor sleep is not only extremely prevalent in today’s fast-paced society, but also can lead to a variety of impairments. These can range from reduced alertness for tasks such as driving, to lost work productivity, to sleep apnea. You should not be surprised to see a number of both new and established patients coming in to see you with complaints of sleep-related problems, ranging from insomnia, to daytime sleepiness, to snoring.
Are chiropractors habitual procrastinators?
February 23, 2017
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines procrastination as to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done. While this definition seems pretty straightforward, California Polytechnic State University, calls procrastination a complex psychological behavior that affects everyone to some degree or another that is only remotely related to time management. Whether you are a full-fledged procrastinator or only occasionally put certain tasks off, some tips from the experts might set you on a better course.
[Video] How to master Facebook and boost your business
February 23, 2017
Since its creation in 2004, Facebook has gone through many transformations. You may be posting content, based upon old rules and not even realize it. For example, you no longer need to limit how much you post on Facebook. As a matter of fact, the more you post, the more you're going to engage potential patients. But don't fall into the chiropractic social media trap of only posting chiropractic "selling" content.
CareCredit partners with urgent care provider NextCare
February 22, 2017
CareCredit, a leading provider of promotional financing for healthcare, and NextCare Holdings, Inc, one of the nation’s largest providers of urgent care and occupational medical services, have signed an agreement that offers an additional payment option for NextCare patients and more ways and locations for CareCredit cardholders to use their card. CareCredit continues to expand acceptance of its healthcare credit card program, helping patients pay for deductibles, copayments, prescriptions and out-of-pocket costs.
The pros and cons of a chiropractic patient portal
February 22, 2017
Online electronic health record (EHR) portals have been the focus of a love/hate relationship with patients and providers alike. Patients often love them because they provide anywhere, anytime access to health data and fit well into consumers’ increasingly mobile lifestyles. Chiropractors have also found the technology useful as a way to better engage with patients and provide information on demand without further stressing their already lean staffing resources. There are some downsides, though, and DCs should understand where pitfalls lurk in the EHR portal landscape.
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Join Foot Levelers for the biggest, boldest Parker Experience yet
February 21, 2017
Foot Levelers turns 65-years-young this year, and fueled by the birthday spirit the team is headed to Parker Experience Las Vegas, one of chiropractic’s largest annual events. Featuring hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of presentations and thousands of attendees from all over the world, Parker Vegas is the perfect venue for Foot Levelers to let its latest and greatest shine. This year, attendees will get to handle a number of exciting new products fresh from the Foot Levelers’ R&D and testing labs.
Puerto Rico: The Silicon Valley of chiropractors
February 21, 2017
Chiropractors in Puerto Rico is may not something you had ever considered before. However, according to the most recent information provided by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (FCLB) Puerto Rico Board of Chiropractic Examiners, there are 453 chiropractic licenses issued on this 3,515 square mile island. While only 187 of them are categorized as “active,” what’s interesting is that 45 of these are actually non-resident licenses. In other words, approximately one out of every four chiropractors in that area aren’t living there on a long-term, permanent basis.
