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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
In this Issue...
Issue 12, 2009, Content
Cover Stories
Instrument Adjusting Panel
by TAC Staff
So many great adjusting instruments out there, but who’s got the time to figure out which one is right for them, right? Well, as always, we here at The American Chiropractor Magazine know exactly what you are looking for. We went ahead and contacted the marketing department of four of the most popular adjusting instruments in the Chiropractic Profession. We asked each of them one simple question, that each were happy to answer
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Radiology
Benign or Malignant? That’s The Question
by Dr. Terry R. Yochum, D.C.; D.A.C.B.R.; Fellow, A.C.C.R. and Dr. Chad J. Maola, D.C.
This adult male patient presents with hip pain and a lesion is found on X-ray. Is this likely to be benign or malignant?
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Rehabilitation
McKenzie Spinal Rehab Methods in the Chiropractic Office
by Randy Reed, D.C., F.I.C.C., F.A.C.C.
The doctors that have protocols which include movements or forces that decrease disc displacement which, in turn, cause pain to decrease, disappear, or centralize with a rapid increase of lumbar ROM, see their patients get better. These types of movements should be pursued with decompression, exercises, mobilizations, and manipulations.
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Techniques
Decompression as a Chiropractic Technique
by Jay Kennedy, D.C.
We decided to develop a Chiropractic decompression technique, the Kennedy Decompression Technique, to help establish a codified clearinghouse of information and resources available, but often untapped, regarding traction therapy and how it may create “Decompression” as an outcome
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Techniques
What Is A Totally Balanced Spine? What Every Chiropractor and Chiropractic Researcher Should Know
by Marshall Dickholtz, Sr., D.C.
To start with, an imbalanced spine is because an atlas subluxation is affecting the brain stem. This affects the muscle balancing mechanism in the central reticular formation.
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Integrative Healthcare
Disc Definitions
by Dr. Mark Studin DC, FASBE, DAAPM, DAAMLP
In order to understand disc pathology, you must first understand accepted definitions. The following are from the Recommendations of the Combined Task Forces of the North American Spine Society, American Society of Spine Radiology, and American Society of Neuroradiology published on the Web site of the American Society or Neuroradiology
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Orthotics
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
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Other Articles
Diagnosing the Short Leg
by Dr. Mark R. Payne, D.C.
Contrary to what you may have learned in Chiropractic College, inequalities of leg length (LLI) are extremely common and their effect on posture can be quite profound
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Market Review
The REAL Keys to “Targeted Marketing”
by John Hayes Jr., D.C.
Marketing your practice effectively is something that requires considerable thought, and careful design.
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Other Articles
Documentation – The Way to Keep What You Earn
by Dr. Paul B. Bindell, D.C.
Each of us has received rejections from the insurance companies. We provide necessary services and a bureaucrat decides the patient did not need them.
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Other Articles
Reflecting Current Issues Within The Chiropractic Profession
by TAC Staff
Understanding practice trends can help guide your practice through the new millenium, whether it be internal office operations, or interacting with other healthcare professionals. In every issue The American Chiropractor has results on a broad range of issues affecting the chiropractic profession.
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What's Hot
Cutting Edge Products & Services
by TAC Staff
ACOM Health Announces Patient Education Software; Encourages Chiropractic Treatment Plan Compliance
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Other Articles
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.
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Other Articles
The Master Circle Superconference
by TAC Staff
The American Chiropractor Magazine was at the Caribe Royale to experience The Masters Circle Superconference in Orlando, FL, October 15, 16, 17.
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Diagnostics
Heart Rate Variability; Insight into the Nervous System
by Christopher Kent, DC
The heart, the brain, and the autonomic nervous system. Heart rate variability (HRV) is an exciting technology for evaluating autonomic nervous system balance and activity. HRV enables doctors of chiropractic to objectively evaluate how effectively the nervous system is regulating the activity of a vital organ.
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