The Supreme Court of Texas has Reached a Decision Regarding TBCE v. Texas Medical Association

Greeley, CO. – The Supreme Court of Texas has reached a decision in TBCE v. Texas Medical Association. The decision made by the Supreme Court of Texas underlines the value of allowing chiropractic physicians to practice the full range of their specialized skills in caring for patients and ensures that the public has access to safe, well-regulated chiropractic care.


The Texas Supreme Court opinion reversed the earlier Court of Appeals decision which struck the Chiropractic Board rules and found that including “nerve” exceeded the statutory scope of practice. The Court went on to say, “Simply put, a healthcare provider cannot diagnose a problem without ruling out other potential causes of the problem. In other words, making a differential diagnosis is an unavoidable part of making a diagnosis. Virtually any problem that a chiropractor treats could potentially have a non-chiropractic source.”


The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards provided financial support for the filing of an Amicus brief to allow additional representation for the chiropractic profession. Our organizations applaud those who have worked towards this decision and what it means for chiropractic patients and overall public health.


Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, the NBCE is a non-profit testing organization ensuring professional competency in chiropractic skills through excellence in testing. Established in 1963, the NBCE develops, administers, and scores standardized examinations for candidates seeking chiropractic licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in several international countries.
 
For more information, please contact the Communications Department at [email protected] or 800-964-6223.
 
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FOOT LEVELERS ANNOUNCES
SPRING 2021 SEMINARS SCHEDULE

Roanoke, VA – Foot Levelers is excited to release its 2021 spring in-person seminar schedule, which features several opportunities to renew your license as well as two new speakers.

Foot Levelers Seminars cover key Chiropractic topics and are led by renowned speakers. Each seminar is conducted in accordance with current CDC COVID guidelines for health and safety. 

Every Foot Levelers seminar allows the doctor to earn 12 CEU credits. Additionally, Foot Levelers representatives are available to answer questions, discuss scanning technology, and assist attendees. 

Foot Levelers also has two new speakers this year who are offering two new exciting topics. Dr. Anish Bajaj’s seminar is titled “Chiropractic Homeostasis” and will discuss understanding patients, their biology, and how to apply essential health principals towards achieving Chiropractic homeostasis with technique review and rehabilitation.

Dr. Christine Foss is partnering with Dr. Brian Jensen for a seminar called “Kinetics of Locomotion for Performance and the Changing Brain.” In this seminar you will walk away with a greater understanding of how the nervous system works and responds to our environment.

“We are excited to begin 2021 with a lineup of the dynamic educational events that Foot Levelers is known for. We’re continuing many popular topics and adding new ones on key subjects that we know Chiropractors will directly benefit from.” says Jamie Greenawalt, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Foot Levelers, Inc. “Whether you’re joining us for the first time, or a returning attendee, we are confident that you’ll come away with valuable information to help you increase your professional success.”

Foot Levelers is also offering virtual seminars, which can be attended from the comfort of your home. For the latest information on seminars times/dates and to register, visit
Foot-Levelers.com/Seminars

The current 2021 in-person seminar schedule includes:

Brian Jensen, DC – The Changing Brain. Applying the principles of Neuroplasticity to Pain, Posture, Stress and Rehab

(CE Provided by Northwestern Health Sciences University)

February 6-7 Milwaukee, WI

March 13-14 Arlington, VA  

Kevin Wong, DC – Mastering the Upper and Lower Extremities the Wong Way

(CE Provided by Palmer College of Chiropractic) 

May 22-23   Minneapolis, MN 

Mark Charrette, DC – Charrette’s Advanced Approach: Biomechanical Testing, Treatment, and Extremity Adjusting

(CE Provided by Palmer College of Chiropractic)

Feb 20-21    Louisville, KY  

March 6-7     Davenport, IA  

April 17-18   Seattle, WA  

Jeffrey McKinley, DC  – Keeping Life in Balance – Improving Posture, Patterns, and Performance

(CE Provided by Logan University)

April 24-25       Philadelphia, PA

May 22-23     Wilmington, NC   

Kurt Juergens, DC – Lower Extremity Biomechanics and the Management of Common Lower Extremity Injuries

(CE provided by Texas Chiropractic College)

April 10-11    Denver, CO

May 1-2     Chicago, IL 

Tim Maggs, DC – Advanced Biomechanical Testing and Treatment for the Active Patient

(CE Provided by Logan University)

March 27-28     Greenville, SC

April 17-18     Columbus, OH    

June 5-6      Wichita, KS            

Alan Smith, DC – Mastering the Drop Table Technique

(CE Provided by Cleveland University – Kansas City )

February 27-28      Portsmouth, NH    

May 22-23 Pittsburgh, PA    

Brian Jensen, DC & Christine Foss, DC – Kinetics of Locomotion for Performance and The Changing Brain

(CE Provided by Northwestern Health Sciences University)

March 20-21       Bristol, VA       

Dr. Anish Bajaj, DC – Chiropractic Homeostasis

CE Provided by Cleveland University – Kansas City

April 10-11       Boston     

April 24-25     Tampa  

Dennis Buckley, DC & Jennifer Pedley, DC – Optimizing Posture for Optimum Performance & Chiropractic Radiologist

(CE provided by Texas Chiropractic College)

May 1-2        Los Angeles, CA    

Mark Charrette, DC & Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPC, CCCA

Documentation and Case Management: Right Before Your Very Eyes

(CE provided by Palmer College of Chiropractic)

June 5-6   Newark, NJ

(Dr. Charrette’s Extremity Adjusting course is June 6)

Foot Levelers, Inc.

Foot Levelers, Inc., the world’s premiere provider of custom orthotics and other therapeutic products, has been serving healthcare professionals for nearly 70 years. Foot Levelers supports every step patients take to enjoy fuller and happier lives at work, home, or play. Visit FootLevelers.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter (@FootLevelers) and Instagram (@FootLevelers) to learn more about Foot Levelers.

How to make the financial future brighter.

CLIVE, Iowa — We’re all hoping 2021 brings better things — and that includes financially! In the latest episode of Chiropractical, we talk with financial planning expert Trent Burley about your finances in the coming year. What can you do right now to make your financial future brighter? What are the three most important things to focus on as you think ahead? What impact will the new presidential administration have? And what’s the magic of 20-60-20?  

In our Ask NCMIC segment, we learn the difference between Par and Non-Par when it comes to Medicare. We also talk to Amanda Westerhold about disability insurance, what it covers, what to look for, and who needs it.  

Find the show transcript, handouts provided by the guests, and guest and host bios, at ncmic.com/Chiropractical

About Chiropractical 

In June 2020, NCMIC, the nation’s largest chiropractic malpractice insurance company, launched Chiropractical, a podcast designed to give DCs the tools, knowledge and resources they need to build and grow a practice that empowers them to create a life they love. It is hosted by NCMIC team members Chick Herbert and Melissa Knutson with special guest appearances by Mike Whitmer.  

Released monthly, the Chiropractical podcast is available wherever you find your podcasts.  

Media Contact 

Gayle Welter 

515-313-4646 

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SFI® Health Introduces EQUAZEN® PRO: a Medical Food to Support Learning, Concentration, and Brain Development in Children and Adolescents with ADHD†

RENO, Nev., December 7, 2020 – Today, Soho Flordis International (SFI® Health)—a leading provider of premium, evidence-based nutraceuticals and the home of Klaire Labs®—announced the U.S. launch of EQUAZEN® PRO, a medical food specifically designed to nutritionally support children and adolescents with ADHD whose polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiencies cannot be rebalanced through the modification of normal diet alone. 

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that affects nearly 6.1 million children in the U.S. alone. It is traditionally managed with pharmacotherapy, behavioral therapy, or a combination of the two. However, up to 30% of individuals do not respond to stimulant medications, and there are concerns and controversies surrounding the side effects and long-term safety of such drugs. 

Within the context of these concerns, as well as the growing prevalence of ADHD, Equazen Pro—supported by over 15 years of ongoing clinical research—represents innovative nutritional support, both alone and in combination with traditional ADHD therapies.

“Parents and practitioners alike are seeking cognitive health solutions for children that are not only effective but also safe to use over the long term,” said Divya Ramakrishnan, GM, SFI Health Americas. “Equazen Pro has been studied in 19 clinical trials, including trials where it showed significant improvements in children’s attention control, vocabulary, memory, inattentive behavior, balanced mood, and academic performance, while also demonstrating a high safety profile.”

Both the development and the beneficial outcomes of Equazen Pro are directly tied to emerging research that demonstrates a connection between ADHD and long-chain omega fatty acid metabolism. Many individuals with ADHD have substantial deficiencies of essential fatty acids, as well as marked omega-3/omega-6 ratio imbalances. Such deficiencies, which are linked to genetic differences found in those with ADHD, are thought to negatively affect key brain functions and inflammatory pathways in the brain. 

By combining higher amounts of EPA with DHA, and an optimal balance of GLA, Equazen Pro helps the body to overcome those unique genetic differences, supplying essential omega fatty acids in forms directly usable by the body to promote healthy fatty acid balance and, thus, healthy cognitive and neurological functions.

The Equazen Pro formulation originated in the UK over 20 years ago, with focused efforts to address lipid deficiencies linked to learning conditions. This innovative product was also subject to a robust clinical development program that validated its unique formulation. In 2015, the Equazen portfolio of products was purchased by SFI Health and is now distributed in 26 countries worldwide. With this new launch—which is defined by our commitment to supporting children and adolescents with ADHD around the globe—Equazen Pro is now available to U.S. healthcare practitioners and their patients as a medical food. 

Equazen Pro is a medical food designed to address omega fatty acid metabolic differences in children and adolescents with ADHD, supplying the clinically tested ratio EPA:DHA:GLA=9:3:1 to promote healthy fatty acid metabolism and balanced omega fatty acid levels.

EQUAZEN® PRO is a medical food to support learning, concentration, and brain development in children/adolescents with ADHD who have been determined by medical evaluation to require nutritional management of polyunsaturated fatty acid deficiencies that cannot be achieved by modification of normal diet alone. 

NOTICE: EQUAZEN® PRO IS A MEDICAL FOOD TO BE USED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER. IT IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR ANY MEDICATION.

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About Soho Flordis International (SFI Health)

SFI® Health, the home of Klaire Labs®, is a globally recognized, evidence-based healthcare company defined by the pursuit of quality and driven by a passion for applying science to nature. For over 200 years, SFI Health brands have been committed to providing premium, hypoallergenic nutraceuticals designed to support healthcare practitioners as they promote a better well-being for their patients. 

About Klaire Labs®

Klaire Labs® is an SFI Health brand. For over 50 years, Klaire Labs® products have been trusted by healthcare professionals for their purity, potency, and performance.

For more information, please visit klaire.com.

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FOOT LEVELERS LAUNCHES NEW REHABILITATION WEBSITE

Roanoke, VAFoot Levelers is proud to welcome Chiropractors and the general public to its new Rehabilitation Website, which offers exciting and interactive resources showing patients how to perform rehabilitative exercises. The ultimate goal of this website is to provide patients access to safe, easy-to-follow exercises to help prevent and reduce pain.

 

The Foot Levelers Rehabilitation Website is a convenient education tool that’s packed with material ideal for incorporating into treatment care programs and sharing with patients. It’s designed to help patients learn more about their conditions and how to perform in-home rehab exercises for improved results and faster recovery. This helps support a holistic, non-invasive approach to wellness and healing naturally rather than through alternatives such as opioids or surgery. 

 

The robust website has a wealth of informative rehab articles and videos that demonstrate the proper way to perform exercises and use equipment like the TRI-FLEX®️ total body rehab system. Content is conveniently organized by different parts of the body like the feet, shoulders and spine with information on common conditions in those areas and their treatments. Some of those common conditions include plantar fasciitis, bursitis, knee pain, and low back pain. Website visitors seeking care can fill out a contact page to be referred to a Foot Levelers provider for treatment.  

 

To develop the website, Foot Levelers partnered with esteemed chiropractors who shared their recommendations and insights, supervised the video shoots, and reviewed content before launch. The website was custom-built for use on multiple platforms, allowing users to conveniently access content from their smart phones, tablets, computers or other devices. 

 

The website is a valuable tool for providing virtual care to patients in addition to or in lieu of office visits. With many people performing rehabilitation at home for social distancing and other reasons, the website is a convenient and easy way for them to access the information they need to do it successfully from wherever they are. 

 

Bad posture and poor ergonomic conditions at home and work can contribute to joint pain and increase the risk for injury. Chiropractic care and rehabilitation combined with custom orthotics are a proven alternative for healing conditions that cause pain rather than just treating the pain itself.

 

“We created the Foot Levelers Rehabilitation Website to help health care professionals achieve the very best outcomes with rehabilitative care, by providing videos and information not available anywhere else,” explains Kent Greenawalt, Chairman and CEO of Foot Levelers, Inc. “We’re excited about the benefits doctors and their patients will receive from this dynamic, easy-to-use website and are sure that it will contribute to improved healing and higher quality of life.” 

 

Foot Levelers, Inc.

Foot Levelers, Inc., the world’s premiere provider of custom orthotics and other therapeutic products, has been serving healthcare professionals for nearly 70 years. Foot Levelers supports every step patients take to enjoy fuller and happier lives at work, home, or play. Visit FootLevelers.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter (@FootLevelers) and Instagram (@FootLevelers) to learn more about Foot Levelers.

 

Parker University Celebrates 100th Birthday of its Founder, Dr. Jim Parker

In remembrance of its founder, the late Dr. Jim Parker, Parker University is proud to recognize and celebrate his 100th birthday on September 12. Because of Dr. Parker’s commitment to success and his willingness to make a difference in others’ lives through chiropractic, Parker University is what it is today – the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas, with more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs. 

Born in Snyder, Texas, on September 12, 1920, Dr. Parker suffered from various chronic illnesses throughout his young life. In 1942, in an Austin newspaper, Dr. Parker read about a man with similar illnesses who was helped by chiropractic treatments. Within months of starting chiropractic treatments himself, Dr. Parker’s ailments improved. Impressive results ultimately led Dr. Parker to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. 

While a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Parker established two chiropractic clinics in Illinois. He moved to Fort Worth in 1947 and opened 18 clinics in Texas, including cities like Fort Worth, Houston, Beaumont, Baytown, and Austin.

In 1951, Dr. Parker began the Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation (PCRF), with seminars worldwide taught through his Parker School for Professional Success (PSPS). In 1971, he created Share International, the world’s largest supplier of chiropractic products. 

From 1963 to 1970, Dr. Parker traveled the world conducting his seminars. Throughout his prestigious career, Dr. Parker taught more than 500,000 Doctors of Chiropractic globally. 

In 1978, Dr. Parker led a march in Washington, D.C., to petition the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to grant the same rights and privileges to Doctors of Chiropractic as it did to medical doctors. He also played a vital role in convincing Louisiana legislators to license chiropractors.

In September 1982, Dr. Parker opened Parker College of Chiropractic in Irving. The college began as an extension of his Parker Seminars program, and he served as president of the college until 1996.

When serving as president of Parker College of Chiropractic, on the Parker Chiropractic Resource Foundation, and through Share International, Dr. Parker developed a reputation as a respected speaker and visionary in chiropractic. Honorary degrees and citizens’ awards were bestowed upon Dr. Parker. He received commendations from state chiropractic associations and chiropractic groups worldwide, including the American Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractic Association.

For five decades, Dr. Parker’s passion was dedicated to chiropractic, up to his passing in 1997. Even today, Parker University’s philosophy of service to others is rooted in the principles and beliefs Dr. Parker felt so strongly about establishing. 

Parker University President Dr. Bill Morgan says, “Parker University owes the legacy of James W. Parker our deepest gratitude. His vision, energy, and unstoppable drive created a university worthy to bear his name. We, at Parker, strive to honor his memory through excellence, loving service, and dedication to the healing arts.”

It is an honor to celebrate the remarkable life and impressive career of Dr. Parker. The chiropractic industry is what it is today because of his commitment to serving others and his putting innovative chiropractic care above all else. Happy birthday, Dr. Parker!

About Parker University

Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic). Today, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs, including its famed chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University’s chiropractic cohort is the second largest of any campus in the world. 

Genesis Chiropractic Software and Billing Network Announces New Integrated HIPAA Compliant Telehealth Integration

Genesis Chiropractic Software and Billing Network, the leading cloud-based business management solution for chiropractors, announced today the launch of its integrated, HIPAA compliant, telehealth solution, available to US-based clients immediately. With Genesis telehealth, healthcare professionals can start running their virtual practice in under 90 seconds.

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, there’s been a dramatic increase in the utilization of telehealth services for primary care delivery in Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare since the early days of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

“Covid-19 has changed the way in which doctors are interacting with their patients for the better,” said Brian Capra, DC Founder and President of Genesis Chiropractic Software. “The new healthcare landscape has forced doctors to pivot in order to achieve proper patient care, which is why HIPAA-compliant, video conferencing is more important now than ever.”

According to Capra, doctors face several challenges, “for some doctors, they simply aren’t tech savvy and do not know where to begin, for others, using video conferencing tools that aren’t integrated with their current daily workflow and practice management technology is not intuitive or convenient.”

The Genesis telehealth platform helps solve these issues because it integrates with a practice’s current patient appointment book. This allows doctors to easily send secure links directly to their patients prior to the virtual appointment. “This is a game changer because insurance companies are starting to pay for virtual doctor visits,” adds Capra.

Additionally, both doctors and their patients benefit from the new platform because appointment reminder emails and SMS are now in one place and the doctor is no longer using two different systems.

About Genesis Chiropractic Software (GCS)
GCS from Billing Precision, LLC was designed by chiropractic business owners with both patient experience and practice profitability in mind. It provides a complete chiropractic practice management system in the cloud that supports every role in a busy chiropractic practice, from the owner and practitioners to the front desk and back office. It automates the vast majority of standard tasks, including patient relationship management, revenue cycle management, compliance and office management. Visit https://genesischiropracticsoftware.com/ to learn more.

Media Contact: Lynn Aronberg
Lynn Aronberg Public Relations
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FOOT LEVELERS ANNOUNCES MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS TO INMOTION®, THE WORLD’S NO.1-PROVIDED CUSTOM ORTHOTIC

The InMotion is Foot Levelers’ most popular orthotic

Roanoke, VA – Firefighters have one of the most physically-demanding jobs. That’s why Foot Levelers partnered with a local fire department when developing enhancements to the world’s No. 1-provided custom orthotic, the InMotion®. The InMotion, just like all of Foot Levelers custom orthotics, offers maximum comfort and support to help reduce pain throughout the body.

 

Foot Levelers custom orthotics are the only ones to include the patented Gait Cycle System, which provides support for the heel while walking, a boost during toe-off, and support for all three arches of the foot while standing. Each Foot Levelers custom orthotic, including the InMotion, comes with a 1-year, 100% money-back guarantee. 

 

 

Released in 2011, InMotion is popular with everyone from firefighters and athletes to those who just like to stay active. That’s because they can wear these versatile orthotics throughout their day, in virtually any type of shoe, from sports to leisure activities. There’s also a version that is made to fit perfectly for dress shoes.

The process of enhancing Foot Levelers’ InMotion custom orthotic was years in the making. Foot Levelers partnered with the Roanoke (Va.) City Fire Department, a group who works in the most extreme conditions and are constantly on their feet, to test the strength and durability of the InMotion orthotic. Based on their feedback, the new and improved InMotion was developed.

 

Some of the benefits of Foot Levelers’ newly-enhanced InMotion orthotic include:

 

  • Top cover that helps regulate temperature1 and minimizes moisture retention

  • Special materials to control odor

  • Design that enhances oxygen levels and blood flow2

  • Upgraded grip for better stability during athletic activity

  • Lightweight, flexible and comfortable to wear

 

Jamie Greenawalt, Foot Levelers Senior Vice President of Business Development, says:

“We’re pleased to introduce these exciting enhancements to the world’s most popular orthotic, the InMotion. Patients have made InMotion the No. 1 custom orthotic because it helps them achieve their goals without pain holding them back. They’re doing things they never thought they could do, and returning to activities they never thought they’d do again. Foot Levelers is committed to giving patients the best support by always incorporating the latest technology and best materials into our products.”

 

Custom orthotics like InMotion help to stabilize the foot by supporting the arches and restoring proper balance and alignment. When used along with Chiropractic care, custom orthotics contribute to better patient results and help adjustments hold better. Wearing them not only helps to increase energy and performance, but can also lessen pain. For example, Foot Levelers custom orthotics have been proven to reduce Low Back Pain (LBP), a potentially debilitating condition, by 34.5 percent3

 

Foot Levelers custom orthotics can also help provide relief for foot pain, knee pain, shin splints, hip pain, and many more conditions. 

 

For more information or to get started with Foot Levelers, call 800.553.4860 or visit FootLevelers.com.

 

References
1 – Worobets J, Skolnik E, Stefanyshyn D. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/RJTA-19-03-2015-B007/full/html
2 – Anderson D., Fessler J, Pooley M, Seidel S, Hamblin M, Beckham H, Brennan, J. Infrared radiative properties and thermal modeling of ceramic-embedded textile fabrics. Biomed Opt Expres. 2017 Mar 1; 8(3): 1698–1711.
3 – Shoe Orthotics for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Jerrilyn A. Cambron, DC, MPH, PhD,a Jennifer M. Dexheimer, BS, LMT, aManuel Duarte, DC, MSAc, DABCO, DACBSP, bSally Freels, MS, PhD From the aDepartment of Research, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL; bDepartment of Clinical Practice, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL; and cSchool of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL.

 

Foot Levelers, Inc.

Foot Levelers, Inc., the world’s premiere provider of custom orthotics and other therapeutic products, has been serving healthcare professionals for nearly 70 years. Foot Levelers supports every step patients take to enjoy fuller and happier lives at work, home, or play. Visit FootLevelers.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter (@FootLevelers) and Instagram (@FootLevelers) to learn more about Foot Levelers.