Part of a series on the chiropractic residency program in the VA health care system Some of the most valuable knowledge you gain in the Veterans Affairs (VA) chiropractic residency program comes from rotating in other specialties. Within the VA...
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Research Review: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation
Study Title: “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation” Authors: Church E, Sieg E, Zalatimo O, et al. Publication Information: Cureus 2016; 8(2): e498. DOI:10.7759/cureus.498 Introduction Based on case reports/series and case-control...
ACA’s Legislative Priorities for the 115th Congress
With the new year and the second session of the 115th Congress now underway, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is ready to tackle several important legislative issues on behalf of chiropractors and their patients. Here is a look at our...
NCLC General Session: Essential Role of Chiropractors in Primary Care
Speaker Margaret Flinter, PhD, APRN, to share insights into how chiropractors make an impact at community health centers. NCLC 2018 general session featured speaker Margaret Flinter, PhD, APRN, is senior vice president and clinical director of the Community Health Center,...
The History of the ACA Sports Council Hall of Fame
Dr. Ira Shapiro Becomes 11th Honoree in Organization’s 45-Year History For only the 11th time in the past 45 years, the ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness joined with members and colleagues last fall to name the latest...
Case Report: A Severe Strain/Sprain and Segmental Dysfunction of the Cervical Spine
*Member-Exclusive Content* This is a case study of a patient with severe cervical sprain/strain and segmental dysfunction following trauma of the cervical and thoracic spine with predisposing multiple levels of disc degeneration and herniation. A 46-year-old male presented himself for...
Grilled Cheese, Candles, Beer…and Leadership?
Dr. Stephen Perle to deliver the prestigious McAndrews Leadership Lecture at NCLC 2018 ACA’s annual meeting, the National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC), is packed with great educational content and world-class presenters. Join us Feb. 28-March 3 in Washington, D.C., to...
How to Apply for a Chiropractic Residency in the VA (Part 3): The Interview
*Member-Exclusive Content* How many of you experienced goosebumps, tachycardia and/or sweaty palms…just from reading the title of this post? If you’re anything like me, the prospect of interviewing with some of the greatest minds in our profession is anxiety provoking...
Q&A with NCLC 2018 Presenters: Dr. Charles A. Simpson
ACA’s annual meeting, the National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC), is packed with great educational content and world-class presenters. Join us Feb. 28-March 3 in Washington, D.C., to hear from some of the profession’s most compelling thought leaders. Here we pose...
Research Review: Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain
Article: “Clinical Practice Guideline: Chiropractic Care for Low Back Pain” Authors: Globe G, Farabaugh RJ, Hawk C, et al. Publication Information: Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 2016; 39(1): 1-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.10.006. Introduction It is now well known that low...
