ACA’s annual meeting is now Engage 2020. The new name is part of the association’s ongoing efforts to position members for success by bringing them advocacy and leadership-development opportunities, networking events and cutting-edge education programs. One of Engage 2020’s education program...
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Q&A with Engage 2020 Presenters: Dr. Mat DiMond
ACA’s annual meeting becomes ACA Engage in 2020. The new name is part of the association’s ongoing efforts to position members for success by bringing them advocacy and leadership-development opportunities, networking events and cutting-edge education programs (many of which feature CE...
Dr. Erickson Discusses Effect of Fashion Trends on Spinal Health
In an article on Today.com, ACA media spokeswoman Karen Erickson, DC, responds to a study published by the British Chiropractic Association that says certain fashion trends may be the cause of back and neck pain. She explains how these trends...
Self: “What Happens When You Crack Your Back?”
"It sounds like a painful pastime, but cracking your back can feel really good, whether it’s the first thing you do when hopping out of bed or you use it as a stress reliever after a long day at your...
ACA Member Dr. Scott Bautch Discusses the Importance of Movement in the Workplace
In this article, Dr. Scott Bautch discusses the importance of movement and microbreaks throughout the workday, and how sitting still for too long can come with some harmful side effects. The article notes that in the event of musculoskeletal pain,...
House Defense Bill Contains Provision Aimed at Expediting Chiropractic Services in TRICARE
For the past several years, the Pentagon has been hinting at providing access to chiropractic services in TRICARE, the military’s health delivery system for career retirees, dependents and survivors. Currently, chiropractic services are only available to active-duty troops at select...
Serving Those Who Served: Preparation for Veteran-centered Care
By Jonathan Free, DC As an institution that serves more than 9 million veterans nationwide, the Veterans Health Administration provides a unique environment for patient care with both the patient and provider experience being quite distinct when compared to other...
ACA’s Ergonomic Tips, Survey Featured in Wall Street Journal
ACA assisted Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Zitner on an article (subscription required) in 2020 about the toll working at home is taking on many Americans’ musculoskeletal systems. As part of that story, ACA conducted a survey on its Facebook...
Rehabilitation for Lower Extremity Tendinopathies
Michael Braccio, DC DACRB, was always interested in treating sports injuries when he launched his career in chiropractic. He has had the opportunity over the years to assist athletes of all levels at events such as the National Senior Games,...
ACA Featured in Media Planet/USA Today Campaign
ACA collaborated in 2020 with Mediaplanet on its “Bone & Joint Wellness” campaign, which was estimated to reach 10 million readers. The campaign—which was featured in USA Today and online—encourages people with arthritis, spine disorders, chronic pain, and other serious...
