Editorials

Cardiac Arrest Survival Act and the Rural Access to Emergency Devices Act

Posted on May 18, 2015 in ,

The American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians has endorsed the American College of Sports Medicines Stand on AED’s. This essay looks at what AED’s mean to the sports chiropractor and the chiropractic profession as a whole. We acknowledge that equipment alone does not save lives, but the proper equipment in the hands of a trained individual with a plan does make a big difference.

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Ethical Perspectives: Sexual Boundary Issues and the Chiropractic Paradigm

Posted on June 15, 2005 in ,

This important book is relatively brief at 123 pages and 13 chapters, but it is not short on timeliness or importance of content. The text references the alarming high statistics of professional boundary violations within the chiropractic profession. Fortunately this reference also provides a number of answers to the questions that need to be asked in regards to professional boundary violations.

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A Covenant of Trust

Posted on May 20, 2005 in ,

Healthcare is a special kind of human activity involving a moral endeavor that is grounded in a pledge or covenant of trust.

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Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Chiropractic Society 2005 Letter to Doctors

Posted on May 18, 2005 in ,

The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Chiropractic Society have worked closely together for a number of years regarding issues important to the health and safety of student-athletes. As part of our relationship, we send Doctors of Chiropractic across the state information to assist them in being better prepared to deal with concerns… View Article

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Head-Down Contact & Spearing in Football

Posted on April 18, 2004 in ,

In April 2004, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association published a position statement titled, “HEAD-DOWN CONTACT and SPEARING IN TACKLE FOOTBALL.” The position statement listed twenty-four (24) recommendations to minimize the risk of cervical spine injuries in tackle football.

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Reducing Dog Bites

Posted on October 18, 2002 in ,

Letter to the editor: Estherville Daily News – Oct 2002

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