American College of Physicians issues guidelines for low-back pain: ‘Avoid drugs.’
February 14, 2017
In an update to a report issued 10 years ago, the American College of Physicians (ACP) published a meta-analysis on the treatment of low-back pain. The study, released on February 14, 2017, is in the form of guidelines directed toward “all clinicians” and the patient population suffering from acute, subacute, and chronic low-back pain.In this terminology, “acute” stands for pain lasting fewer than four weeks, “subacute” for pain lasting from four to 12 weeks, and “chronic” meaning pain lasting more than 12 weeks.
Medicare documentation: What are the requirements for an initial visit?
February 14, 2017
Sponsored Content | Approximately 50 percent of the chiropractic profession has adopted an EHR system. Many EHR vendors have chosen the approach of letting the doctor develop their own individualized documentation without parameters. This places the burden on the doctor to be confident that they understand and can apply the rules of documentation requirements without the benefit of a guided system. Learn the documentation requirements for the initial patient visit.
Don’t sleep on the benefits of magnesium
February 13, 2017
he body needs many different minerals to be considered truly healthy, and magnesium is definitely on the list. According to Harvard Health, this one nutrient alone is an important component of many bodily functions, such as those which involve muscle contraction, blood clotting, and regulation of blood pressure. But magnesium has another important function within the body as well. It assists with relaxation, which can be invaluable to a DC intent on helping patients achieve higher levels of health.
TCC faculty member serves as chiropractor for Atlanta Falcons
February 13, 2017
During last week’s Super Bowl festivities, one Texas Chiropractic College faculty member was given the opportunity of a lifetime. 2015 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College and current associate professor and attending clinician, Cory Mayon, DC, was selected to serve as the team chiropractor for the Atlanta Falcons in the days leading up to Super Bowl LI in Houston. Mayon was contacted by the Falcons after recommendations from RICE University Sports Medicine Team.
6 chiropractic books that stand the test of time
February 10, 2017
Are these chiropractic books on your bookshelf? No matter how much you know about chiropractic care, or anything for that matter, there’s always more to learn as what we understand to be “the truth” changes over time thanks to new research and studies being conducted daily. Even if you’re an expert of matters related to musculoskeletal health, sometimes it’s also nice to get other DC’s perspectives on various aspects of the profession.
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February 10, 2017
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Urgent: Help the Texas Chiropractic Association NOW
February 10, 2017
Chiropractic has never faced a threat as serious as the one facing DCs in the state of Texas. In August 2016, a judge in Texas backed a lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) against the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TCBE) that removed diagnosis from the chiropractic scope of practice. If they see the TMA prevail in this ruling and if the appeal on behalf of the TCA and TCBE fails, you could very well be looking at diagnosis and subluxation being removed from your scope of practice.
Even a little exercise can help with arthritis, study says
February 9, 2017
Just a little physical activity seems to go a long way toward helping older adults with arthritis remain able to do daily tasks, a new study finds. Older adults with arthritis-related joint pain and stiffness need to keep moving to remain functionally independent. But only 10 percent of older Americans with arthritis in their knees meet federal guidelines. However, this Northwestern University study found that doing even about one-third of that amount is still beneficial.
Expand your chiropractic knowledge with online learning programs
February 9, 2017
Online learning has been rapidly expanding and offers knowledge to motivated individuals from around the world. As a DC, you can continue to build your knowledge in a variety of categories with online learning programs such as business, marketing, accounting, website design, etc. Recently Linkedin, the social network for working professionals, bought online learning site Lynda and added over 9000 courses through their newest platform, Linkedin Learning.
The DCs role in treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
February 9, 2017
Research Results | The new normal at most chiropractic practices is watching patients suffer from chronic illnesses worsened by diets that are high in sugar and saturated fat, and low in plant-based nutrients and fiber. These characteristics are typical of today’s fast-food-centered Western diet. An excellent film to recommend to these patients is Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me. During the film, Spurlock decides to spend a month consuming only McDonald’s menu items—the gold standard for processed food that is unfortunately part of the standard American diet.
Tailoring your marketing message to your target audience
February 7, 2017
Feature | The digital divide is real, and if you are trying to grow your chiropractic practice without awareness of it, you may experience frustration. That’s because only part of your marketing efforts are spent on reaching people The other parts are going unheard. Or perhaps more accurately, are unhearable. Information today is everywhere. Hundreds of outlets blast information and newsonto desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Today the challenge is to filter out what you want from an avalanche of data.
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Introducing new Vegas custom orthotic flip-flops
February 6, 2017
Foot Levelers is thrilled to unveil our newest—and boldest— custom orthotic flip-flops yet: Vegas. Vegas features high-quality, buttery-soft leather and nubuck and over 220 dazzling rhinestones that are sure to turn heads in the City of Lights and beyond. Like all of Foot Levelers custom orthotic flip-flops, each individual thong features our signature 3 Arch Advantage, and is handcrafted based on a detailed 3D scan or cast of the patient’s foot.
