James F. Geiselman, Jr., DC, MS, DACBN, CCSP, ICSC, CNC, CES, NREMT, is an associate professor of Allied Health at Graceland University (GU) in Lamoni, Iowa. He is also the co-owner of the Iowa Performance Institute, where he works as...
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The Role of Chiropractic in the Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome
Concussions, and how to prevent and treat them, have been a hot topic in sports and especially among healthcare providers who treat athletes. Bill Moreau, DC, DACBSP(R), FACSM, FICC, has had a unique vantage point to observe and participate in...
New Law Protects Chiropractors Who Travel with Sports Teams
Arlington, Va. -- The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is pleased to announce that Congress has approved legislation that will protect chiropractors who travel with sports teams by ensuring that their license and liability insurance remains in effect even when they...
Overdue ‘Travel-to-Treat’ Bill Advances in Congress
On Sept. 6, 2018, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed H.R. 302, the “Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017.” The legislation, also referred to as “Travel to Treat,” would ensure that sports health professionals are covered by their malpractice insurance...
