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Friday, September 10, 2010  

In this Issue...
Issue 7, 2009, Content
Cover Stories
Achieving Longevity Through a Healthy and Drugless Lifestyle
by Dr. Eric Plasker, D.C.
Originally known for his work as the founder of The Family Practice, Dr. Eric Plasker is now bridging the chiropractic community with the rest of the world, through his best-selling book The 100 Year Lifestyle and soon to be released sequel, The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout. ... more
Market Review
Pediatric / Geriatric / Fertility Products For Your Health
by TAC Staff
Pediatric / Geriatric / Fertility Products For Your Health... more
Orthotics
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.... more
Other Articles
Sacroillitis
by Dr. Terry Yochum D.C.; D.A.C.B.R.; Fellow, A.C.C.R.
Sacroiliac Joint. Sacroiliac involvement is the hallmark of ankylosing spondylitis. Roentgen changes in this joint are usually visible on the initial evaluation of the patient, but are often difficult to interpret.... more
Integrative Healthcare
Pottenger’s Saucer: A Structural Manifestation of Elevated Homocysteine Levels
by Dr. Howard F. Loomis, D.C.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. The pharmaceutical industry spends an enormous amount of money on advertising prescription drugs that will lower "bad" LDL cholesterol in order to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.... more
Other Articles
CRA Technique with Invalid Child
by Dr. Paul A. Jaskoviak, D.C., D.C.R.C., D.A.C.A.N.
Doctors of Chiropractic frequently encounter patients who have lost the ability to ambulate properly due to a fall, accident, or neurological disease.... more
Pediatrics
Seeing the Power of Chiropractic through the Children
by Dr. Bobby Doscher, D.C.
"Oklahaven" Children’s Chiropractic Center, a 501(C)3 charitable organization, was founded in the early 1960’s in response to the needs of chronically ill children, many of whom were paralyzed, braced, and wheelchair bound.... more
Research Review
Overtreating Back Pain
by Dr. Daniel J. Murphy D.C., D.A.B.C.O.
TITLE: Overtreating Chronic Back Pain: Time to Back Off? CITATION: The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Volume 22, Number 1, January 2009, pp. 62-68 AUTHORS: Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH; Sohail K. Mirza, MD, MPH; Judith A. Turner, PhD; and Brook I. Martin, MPH. ... more
Integrative Healthcare
Stress Takes on a New Meaning
by Dr. Richard Barwell, D. .C
The 21st Century lifestyle certainly encompasses an increase of stressful situations.... more
Techniques
Infertility & Chiropractic
by Dr. Pamela Stone, D.C., C.A.C.C.P.
If you have been in practice for any length of time, you probably have heard a comment from a patient saying she has gotten pregnant while under chiropractic care.... more
Radiology
Herniated Discs & Advanced Imaging
by Dr. Mark Studin DC, FASBE, DAAPM, DAAMLP
Reading Your Own MRI's Will Protect Your Patients and Elevate your Professional Image... more
Practice Management
Electronic Health Record Identification and Incentive Payments
by Dr. Steven J. Kraus, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., C.C.S.P., F.A.S.A.
In all my recent meetings with government officials, including several trips to Washington, D.C., and participation in numerous reform initiatives, like the regional White House Forum on Health Care Reform, major buzz surrounds the electronic health records portion of the economic stimulus plan.... more
Other Articles
Ask the Advisors Q&A with Lisa Goldberg
by Lisa Goldberg
Q Summertime tends to be slower and our patient volume drops. I followed your article on getting new patients in the May issue of The American Chiropractor; however, what are some of the things that I can do to cut my overhead during these slow months? Dr. Penniless, Miami, FL... more
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.... more
What's Hot
What´s Hot Products, Services & News
by TAC Staff: What's hot
With WebExercises® Desktop exercise software from OPTP, patients will benefit from a clear understanding of your home care exercises. ... more
Orthotics
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.... more
Other Articles
News Of The Profession
by TAC Staff: Yellow Pages
Washington, D.C.: As you know, political action is based on money and power, and if we as chiropractors want to be considered for all the opportunities we hope for under the new administration,... more
Director's Desk
From The Director’s Desk
by Joseph P. Busch, B.A., D.C.
Creating the appropriate vision in the patient is a necessary component of any successful chiropractic practice. It provides the inspiration that carries the patient through care, whether it be a practice treating back pain and headaches, or one that focuses more on wellness, and the long term well-being of the patient. This issue, the feature topic is Family Practice.... more

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