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| Articles from past issues |
 To Stabilize Lumbar Fixations
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
A 56 year-old female describes a history of numerous episodes of lower back pain and disability. ... Read more |
The Foot/Spine Connection
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
Structural imbalance in the feet can impact on other body parts, all the way up through the spine... Read more |
The Annual Orthotic Re-examination
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
In many cases, the orthotics have been functioning well, but a re-assessment still finds a need for additional orthotics.... Read more |
The Aging Foot
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
A 64-year-old female presents with recurring, unresolving episodes of moderate pain in her lower back and left knee. ... Read more |
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome & Orthotic Support
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
Structures passing through these confines include tendons, blood vessels, and the posterior tibial nerve, including its branches, the medial calcaneal, medial plantar, and lateral plantar nerves... Read more |
Surgical Repair “Kneeds” Extra Care
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
The patient is a 49-year-old male who reports frequent aching and stiffness in his lower back.... Read more |
Runner for the Cure Develops Heel Pain
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
A 25-year-old female presents with pain around her right ankle and heel. The pain has been present for about three weeks and gets worse upon weightbearing activity. She also relates running about six times per week for five miles a day, in preparation for her first half-marathon run in support of breast cancer awareness. She denies any specific injuries or direct trauma. Her medical doctor has diagnosed plantar fascitis... Read more |
Q-Angle Problems in
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
The patient is a 22-year-old recent college graduate, who reports a history of participation in many team sports in school, including field hockey, soccer, and softball.... Read more |
Pronation and Postural Support
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
In normal biomechanics of the foot and ankle, there is movement from supination to pronation and back, during the gait cycle... Read more |
 President Obama, the Insurance Industry & Chiropractic
by Dr. Mark Studin DC, FASBE, DAAPM, DAAMLP
Health care industry leaders have pledged a two trillion dollar voluntary reduction in spending over the next ten years in order to pay for the program and will report to the government in concert with President Obama’s health care reform plan.... Read more |
Pelvic and Hip Pain
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
A 27-year-old female describes a history of aching pain and tightness ... Read more |
Orthotic Support for Knee Pain
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
The knee has an impressive level of stability, despite the incongruent joint surfaces of the tibia and femur... Read more |
Orthitics for Work Boots
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
Many chronic back conditions associated with work postures resolve when custom-made orthotics are worn in work boots... Read more |
 News Of The Profession
by TAC Staff
The American Chiropractor is committed to sharing current state news from all 50 states within the chiropractic profession. We welcome a news brief from your organization that is 50-100 words. Please e-mail your news to editorial@amchiropractor.com or call 1-888-668-8728 and ask for Carey.... Read more |
Morning Heel Pain
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
Radiographic evidence of a heel spur does not always correlate with heel pain... Read more |
Metatarsalgia and Orthotic Support
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
In most cases, it appears that chronic overstretching of the transverse ligaments is the underlying cause of metatarsal problems... Read more |
Metatarsal Stress Fracture
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
The patient is a 32 year-old personnel manager who has taken up running for stress reduction and weight control.... Read more |
Mature Knee Pain
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
The patient is an active 58-year-old male, with a history ... Read more |
 Marketing Using Your EHR Computer System
by Dr. Paul B. Bindell, D.C.
Everyone knows that Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are mandated under an assortment of Federal laws and Presidential edicts. Other than maintaining patient SOAP documentation and billing records, the better EHR programs include many marketing tools to build your practice and increase your income.... Read more |
Low Back Pain Leads to Lifestyle Changes
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
A 41-year-old male presents with a history of recurring episodes of mild to moderate pain in his lower back. He states that his back pain just seems to come and go, with no specific triggering activities.... Read more |
Leg Pain in a Ball Player
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
He describes a collision injury during a game four days earlier, which resulted in pain... Read more |
Leg Length Inequality
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
Spinal adjustments and core strengthening exercises provided relief and improved function... Read more |
 Is Your Little Leaguer Pitching Too Much?
by Dr. Kirk A. Lee, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Shoulder injuries are common in sports. The category of rotator cuff injuries has numerous names ranging from painful arc syndrome, bursitis of the shoulder, or rotator cuff tears, to just name a few—all usually present with decreased range of motion and pain in the shoulder area.... Read more |
Increased Running Increases Pain
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
A 33-year-old female presents with ongoing pain and discomfort in her left lower leg, which responds only temporarily to anti-inflammatory medications.... Read more |
How to Get Paid with Insurance
by Dr. Mark Studin DC, FASBE, DAAPM, DAAMLP
You treat Mrs. Jones today, complete your fee slip, and your insurance staff has every document necessary to bill the claim.... Read more |
Hip Pain in a Soccer Star
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
Hip, upper leg and, even, knee pain in a young person with an immature skeleton always raises concerns of ischemic necrosis... Read more |
Groin Strains
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
A 45-year-old male presents with occasional, moderate pain in his left hip and groin. He has been evaluated for hernia and arthritis, with no definitive diagnosis and no successful treatment. ... Read more |
Diabetic Foot Requires Special Care
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
History and Presenting Symptoms
A 66 year-old female presents with aching lower back pain and numbness extending into both feet. ... Read more |
Case Study: Functional Scoliosis
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
The patient is a 12 year-old girl, who was identified at a school screening as having a discrepancy in her shoulder heights... Read more |
CALL FOR ACTION: An Open Letter to the Chiropractic Profession
by TAC Staff
Comprehensive and far-reaching "National Health Reform" legislation is rapidly moving forward in Congress. It is abundantly clear, that the legislation under consideration could substantially alter America’s health delivery system in dramatic and perhaps unexpected ways.... Read more |
Awkward Gait in a Young Runner
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
The patient is an eight-year-old boy being brought in by his parents, who are concerned about his awkward style of running.... Read more |
Audit Proof Your Practice
by Dr. Paul B. Bindell, D.C.
Computers are a blessing and a curse. As a blessing, they improve office efficiency, increase income, reduce expenses, and save trees by eliminating paper.... Read more |
 Ask the Advisor
by Lisa Goldberg
I am always trying to bring in new products and services to expand my practice, but it is difficult to know what will work and what will not. What are some things that I should be aware of before bringing new products and services into my office that will help me understand my rate of return on my investment of time and money?
Dr. Frustrated, Ocala, FL
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