Ted Forcum, DC, is a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Rehabilitation, and an Internationally Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. The ACA Council on Sports and Physical Fitness awarded Dr. Forcum its Sports Chiropractor of the Year award in 1994, 1995 and 2004. He serves as the team chiropractor for the Portland Winterhawks WHL hockey team and was previously medical staff for the 2015 USA Track & Field World Championships, the 2008 Beijing U.S. Olympic Team, and the 2007 Rio de Janeiro U.S. Pan American Team. He has also served on the Sports Master’s Program faculty at the University of Western States and is a past board member for the Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science.
At ACA Engage 2022, Dr. Forcum will present “BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) Rehab for the Chiropractic Practice” one of several virtual education programs available this year. Below, ACA Blogs learns more about this presenter and what doctors can expect from his Engage program.
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How is the topic you are presenting at Engage 2022 relevant to today’s chiropractor?
Dr. Forcum: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and rehabilitation is the hottest topic in rehabilitation–cutting
What background do you have in respect to your topic area/specialty?
Dr. Forcum: I trained on this topic at USA Skiing’s Center of Excellence and worked with world-class athletes with this cutting-edge technique. I have diplomates in both sports and rehab.
What practical knowledge or skills can attendees take away from your presentation and start using immediately in their practices?
Dr. Forcum: In this lecture you will learn to set yourself apart in patient care and how to use this technology with very little time, space, or equipment requirements. You will understand the concepts of BFR training to be able to evaluate different products and how to use them effectively.
Can you share an anecdote from your own career to demonstrate how greater knowledge/understanding of your topic can make a difference for patient care and/or professional success?
Dr. Forcum: A hip replacement patient that returned to mountain biking in less than 4 weeks. … A 69- and 68-year-old couple increased bone density 14 percent in eight months. … An Olympic skier, after lumbar discectomy, returned to skiing after one month and then World Championships competition two months later.
What do you enjoy about presenting educational programs?
Dr. Forcum: I love learning and sharing on topics that I know can help advance health and make health care more efficient.
Engage 2022 offers an unmatched education program, featuring 19 pre-recorded and live virtual sessions that offer high-quality, innovative presentations. A total of 21 CE credits are available. Learn more and register here.
