Chiropractic Briefs
AECC student wins FICS scholarship
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) student Sharon Sackey competed against 38 other applicants from 21 colleges to win a scholarship for the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic/Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) sponsored by Foot Levelers.
The FICS is comprised of national chiropractic sports councils around the world and individual members, and has affiliations with international organizations within the chiropractic profession and the world of sports.
Each year the FICS awards four student scholarships as part of its campaign to promote high standards of education and practice in sports chiropractic worldwide. The application process consists of an essay on the applicants’ personal involvement and contributions to sports chiropractic, along with a supporting recommendation.
As a clinical student at the AECC, Sackey has frequently been involved in establishing and increasing the sports therapy programs at the college as well as helping to start a student chapter of the British Chiropractic Sports Council on campus. She continues to be an active member of the sports injuries assessment and treatment team on campus, and is involved in the assessment and care of elite amateur athletes.
“Sharon has worked exceptionally hard to develop these programmes within the clinic,” said Ed Rothman, director of the AECC clinic. “Besides working with our sports therapy team, she is a supervisor in our busy rehabilitation and exercise centre,” he added.
“It’s such an honour to have won this award,” commented Sackey. “Balancing clinic life, studying and extra activities such as Sprint and the BCSC student chapter has been challenging so it’s great to have my efforts acknowledged by FICS. I am proud to have won the award for the AECC and I hope this will encourage many more students to apply in the coming years.”
Palmer launches mobile website
Access to the Internet has gone mobile and so has Palmer College of Chiropractic. Palmer College has launched its mobile website, which now provides immediate, on-the-go access to essential tools and information.
According to Earthbound Media Group, smartphone users “...will nearly double from 2011 to 2015,” and it is projected that more people will access the Internet via mobile devices than computers by 2014.
With that in mind, Palmer College is reinforcing its leading role in chiropractic education by launching the first mobile website among all chiropractic colleges in the United States. While providing access to certain college and campus resources, the new resource contains fewer graphics to allow for easy navigation and minimize phone memory usage. It is accessible via smartphones and other mobile devices at http://m.palmer.edu.
Among the many features, the mobile site allows users to request information, pre-register for a campus visit, find out how to apply, learn about veteran benefits, and other functions.
Additionally, Palmer’s mobile site contains an RSS (Rich Site Summary) feed, which delivers regularly changing web content, such as news and blogs. By using an RSS feed reader or application, people may have news updates sent to them without visiting the websites they frequent. Subscriptions to Palmer’s RSS feed may be obtained by going to the mobile site at http://m.palmer.edu and clicking on the orange RSS button located below the main menu.
Standard Process gets New Jersey DC award
Standard Process Inc. was recently honored with a 2011 Business Partner Award from the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC). Chosen for its continuing support of ANJC, as well as its efforts to support the entire chiropractic profession, Standard Process was one of two companies to receive the award during the ANJC’s annual Fall Convention held in East Brunswick, NJ.
“We have been honoring a number of business partners each year,” said Sigmund Miller, DC, ANJC executive director. “It was personally gratifying to provide this award to Standard Process, not only because of its ongoing support for ANJC, but for all the company’s representatives do for the chiropractic profession and colleges.”
ANJC’s Business Partner award is given to companies that offer quality products, provide service to ANJC members, or support the chiropractic profession nationally. Two winners are selected by the ANJC’s corporate headquarters staff each year.
Karren Jeske, Standard Process communications manager, accepted the award on behalf of the company. Standard Process believes strongly that chiropractic care coupled with nutrition helps optimize health and wellness. In 2011, the company increased its efforts to partner with state associations, including the ANJC, to support the profession.
Australian DCs warn of link between smoking and back pain
As the Australian government moves to enforce plain packaging for all cigarettes, the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA) is highlighting yet another reason to give up the habit: research that links smoking and poor spinal health.
The CAA says the health warnings on cigarette packs, which graphically depict lung cancer and dental decay, should be extended to include the strong link between smoking and consistent back pain.
According to the CAA, research shows that smokers have more frequent episodes of back pain.
Furthermore, smoking may have a greater impact on people with damaged spines.
Based on his personal experience working with patients, CAA President Dr. Lawrence Tassell has also observed that smokers tend to be more prone to back pain and experience a greater level of pain than non-smokers.
“You often find that people who smoke have decreased muscle tone, especially in their mid-40s and beyond, depleting the entire structure of the body,” said Dr. Tassel. “The fact is, smoking reduces lung function, and healthy lungs are needed to allow for optimal exercise. When smokers reduce their exercise levels, they also reduce their muscle strength and body structure leaving the whole body’s level of health depleted and susceptible to injury. Put simply, less exercise causes weak muscles, weak body structures and spinal pain.”
Parker University present scholarships
Parker University College of Chiropractic recently presented a total of $23,000 in scholarships to 18 students.
“Ninety-five percent of Parker students qualify for financial aid,” said JoLynne Jensen, vice president of development at Parker University. “Their financial burden while in school is offset by the student scholarships funds. These 18 students were selected from a pool of 82 scholarship applicants.”
Among the scholarships presented: Nicholas Speegle, $2,000 from Erchonia Medical; Vanessa Morales $1,000, Chiro One Wellness Centers; Matt Sleeman, $1,000, Protocol for Life Balance; Evan Pulver, $2,000, Standard Process; Logan Spangler, $1,000, Thumper Massager; and Angela Natoli, $1,000 from Drucker Labs.
“This scholarship is a huge blessing,” said Natoli. “This trimester has been especially financially stressful as I had to make large, but necessary purchases, such as a portable table to practice on, board reviews, and board fees, amongst others things.”
Leadership scholarships were also presented to: Jason Trainer, Dr. Fabrizio Mancini Scholarship ($1,000); Garett Williams, Dr. Phil Cook Student Scholarship ($1,000); Jean-Philippe Mercier, Dr. Gilles Lamarche Student Scholarship ($1,000); and Lauren Donbar, Dr. Rose Lepien Student Scholarship ($1,000).
“This scholarship means opportunity to me,” said Donbar. “It has given me the opportunity to pay for experiences I may not have had otherwise such as a mission trip I plan to attend in January to the Dominican Republic. I know this will be an experience I will never forget and I am excited to serve the people there as well as the things I will learn to help better serve my future patients. I'm so grateful to Dr. Lepien for providing me the means for this opportunity.”
Scholarships were also presented to Chelsea Verslues, Dr. Matthew Cacka Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Corey Todhunter, Parker Alumni Association, $1,000; Nicole Jones, Dr. Leander Eckard Endowment Scholarship, $1,000; and Craig Raschke, (endowment scholarship) Foot Levelers, $1,000.
Parker University unveiled its new donor wall following the presentation of scholarships.
CORE Sacramento to feature Dr. Rondberg
Terry A. Rondberg, DC, will be the guest speaker at the Feb. 9 meeting of CORE Sacramento, a chiropractic networking group that meets monthly at the Hilton Garden Inn in Folsom, Calif.
CORE (Chiropractors on the Road to Excellence) was founded in San Diego in 2003 by Matt Hubbard, and quickly spread to other cities. According to CORE Sacramento member Kenneth Moger, DC, “chiropractors in Northern California needed a group for like-minded subluxation-oriented doctors to gather, enjoy fellowship, and share success principles and ‘spizz.’ Dr. Ron Simms gathered a few friends to help lift up other DCs in the region and to draw marginal chiropractors closer to the CORE principles of subluxation-based practice.”
At CORE meetings, DCs engage in networking, business development, cause marketing and charitable giving, and are given the opportunity to hear top chiropractic speakers.
“CORE refers to the idea that, if we can put our differences aside, and unite on our strengths, then we are one step away from impacting a community, and two steps away from impacting our profession and a sick care system that is failing,” group leaders explain. “We believe it won't take much to tip the scale in California.”
Moger notes that: “During trying times, our fellow DCs need to hear a friendly voice. They need to know they are not alone. They need to know where to turn. They need to get back to the basics... back to the CORE.”
For more information on CORE Sacramento, visit www.CORESacramento.com