The Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS) is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) to increase patient awareness about chiropractic. Beginning May 31, 2021 through the end of June, we have placed a billboard designed to steer potential patients to your office. Read the article to learn more!
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Thoracic spine x-rays are routinely ordered, and the radiographic technique employed can vary from one clinic to another. However, there are some drawbacks using thoracic spine technique to visualize the chest. Read the article to learn more!
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Brain injuries significantly impact families, which in turn impacts our communities, and ultimately has a negative impact on our society.
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Branding isn’t just a logo or a sign, its more than a social media profile… there is so much more to your brand than that. Read the article to learn more about establishing your brand!
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Tears of the meniscus are quite common and one of the most frequent reasons for imaging the knee. In the last issue, the appearance of normal menisci was discussed. In this column, we will outline the MRI findings indicative of true meniscal tear. Typical planes used for meniscalevaluation include the sagittal images, useful for evaluating the anterior and posterior horns of the meniscus, and the coronal images, which provide a good evaluation of the meniscal bodies.
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The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to announce that we are offering the 50 hours of in-person education required to obtain a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DACO). In partnership with the University of Bridgeport, doctors in Illinois and around the country will have access to both the education and the respected certification on which more and more organizations and patients are relying on physician selection.
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Our current U.S. healthcare model ranks last (11th out of 11) at treating chronic disease in the industrialized world. Sadly, 92% of Americans over 50 have at least one chronic disease and 77% have at least two. Chronic disease currently accounts for 75% of healthcare dollars spent. Yet only one percent of healthcare dollars are spent on public efforts to improve health, according to the National Council on Aging.
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Part 2 will discuss simple recommendations to implement exercise/physical activity guidelines within the chiropractic office setting. We will also demonstrate select exercises.
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