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Parker University radiologic technology student helps save ER patient’s life

Chiropractic Economics

According to a Parker University press release , Rose was taking a chest X-ray of the patient, who had come to the emergency room after suffering a heart attack, when the patient had another heart attack. CPR and other emergency techniques are also part of the coursework for students in the universitys doctor of chiropractic program.

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Strategies to reduce taxes and grow wealth in Q3 and Q4

Chiropractic Economics

Operating a chiropractic practice with excellence demands much more than just administering treatments, managing staff and keeping patients happy. Below are some strategies to reduce taxes and grow wealth, including common ideas regarding tax for chiropractic practices “savings,” some you may have heard and others may be new.

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Ensure patient compliance with radiology

Chiropractic Economics

Patient compliance is one of the many challenges in a chiropractic practice. There are tools and technology available to help you overcome barriers to compliance, such as adopting a clear and effective communication strategy and using radiographs and advanced imaging, such as X-ray, MRIs, CT scans and computerized foot scans.

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

Before the 1990s, the only tool we had to address disc herniations was the chiropractic adjustment. A review of these tools would include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy, therapeutic exercises and Class IV laser therapy. If your practice is like mine, you get several patients a day with disc herniations.

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Logan University’s Simulation Center shapes next generation of healthcare professionals

Chiropractic Economics

Students in both the College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences can use the Simulation Center to fine-tune their clinical skills, learn more about anatomy and practice patient interaction. The Simulation Center also has force-sensing tables that offer real-time feedback.

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Combating forward head carriage

Chiropractic Economics

Evaluating patient posture has been an essential tool in chiropractic care for decades, and it provides us with necessary information about how well the body is adapting to trauma, stress and the influence of gravity. It’s also interesting to note posture analysis was used to promote the chiropractic profession.

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Frequently asked questions

ABCA

The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) receives many questions about chiropractic. Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function.

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