Many doctors of chiropractic today work in integrative environments, collaborating with other types of providers while contributing to patient care and cutting-edge science. One such person is ACA member Kenneth Weber, DC, PhD, who was appointed this year to the...
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Chiropractic in 2025: Findings from the NBCE Practice Analysis
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) has released its 2025 Practice Analysis, offering a comprehensive, data-driven perspective on the state of chiropractic in the U.S. With 4,041 responses from chiropractors nationwide, the report provides a research-informed account of the...
Scapular Pain in Cervical Radiculopathy: The Anatomy of a Research Project
At a meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association not too long ago, four clinical experts gave an extensive workshop on cervical radiculopathy. The workshop was packed—standing room only. Great emphasis was placed on clinical diagnosis using upper limb tension...
Where Are Chiropractic Clinical Outcomes Registries?
Where are chiropractic clinical outcomes registries? My colleagues—former American Chiropractic Association (ACA) President Michele Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD; Kent Stuber, DC, MSc, PhD; KatiePohlman, DC, MS, PhD; and Amy Ferguson, MLS —and I recently published a paper exploring this critical...
Healthspan: Not Easily Defined or Measured, But a Key Goal to Pursue
Healthspan has been described as the period of life spent in good health, free from diseases and disabilities.(1) The concept of healthspan can be confusing. For example, good health has different meanings to different people. And, because health exists in...
Unlocking NIH Loan Repayment Opportunities for DCs interested in Research Careers
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, chiropractic professionals play a pivotal role in promoting holistic wellness and pain management. However, many chiropractors face the burden of sizeable student loans, hindering their professional growth and innovation. Aside from residency options with...
10 Essential Reads for Chiropractors Aspiring to Integrated Practice Settings
So, you’re interested in pursuing training and/or employment in a hospital system? Welcome to the small, but growing, number of chiropractic students and providers who likewise possess this aspiration. In order to function effectively in team-based environments such as medical...
Spine Pain Patients Who See Chiropractors First Need Fewer Healthcare Services: Study
By Zachary Cupler, DC, Alyssa Troutner, DC, Clinton Daniels, DC Most chiropractors are very familiar with the fact that spine pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide.1 Not surprisingly, neck and low back pain care cost billions of dollars...
ACA Member Wins NIH Grants, Hopes to Train Chiropractic Researchers
Earlier this year, ACA member Kenneth Weber, DC, PhD, was awarded two grants totaling more than $5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Weber, a chiropractor and neuroscientist, is a senior research scientist in the Division of...
For Non-prescribers: Understanding Chronic Pain Prescribing Practices
Chiropractic integration into hospitals and other collaborative interdisciplinary environments remains aspirational for many recent graduates and seasoned providers alike; as the years have gone on, it has also become more commonplace [1]. Even for those chiropractors who don’t work directly...
