4 Tips for Improving Telehealth Patient-Clinician Communication
Hirschtritt & Kelly (2024) detail four tips to help providers gain their patients’ trust and improve the telemedicine experience.
Read MoreIntroduction to Scientific Writing – A Journal Editor’s Masterclass
The Editor’s Note in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine for the past few years has been a fabulous introduction to academic publishing. For those naïve to (or just curious about) the often obscure processes of journal writing, submission, review, revising, and acceptance/rejection, this serves as a brief overview of the entire process from the mind of a journal editor.
Read MoreHow to apply and study for Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensing exams
Looking for advice on how to study and prepare for the OBCE state board exam? Here are some thoughts and advice after getting licensed as a chiropractor in Oregon.
Read MoreWhat tools are in your toolbox?
When I was little, my dad would pay me to organize his carpentry toolbox. It didn’t take long for it to become a mess again. I would wonder, why did he always need to go to Home Depot to buy another tool for his toolbox?
Clinicians (myself included) tend to fall into a similar trap.
Read MoreThis Reddit thread shows just how far we still have to go to educate the public about chiropractic
A Reddit user asked a sincere question in r/explainlikeimfive:
What actually happens when a chiropractor ‘cracks your back’? What are they doing, what makes the noise, and why do we feel different afterwards?
The maelstrom of comments is a clear example of just how uninformed the general public are about the chiropractic profession.
Read More5 Lessons from Mind Over Back Pain, by John Sarno, MD
I recently finished reading Mind Over Back Pain: A Radically New Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno. I recommend the book with a couple caveats.
Read MoreHow to open DICOM images on your Mac
If your clinic has moved to Macs but you have an old PC sitting in a corner just in case you need to open x-rays from a disc, this brief tutorial will show how you can easily open digital images on your Mac.
Read MoreFrom IT to Ballroom to Chiropractic
At the beginning of my first semester of chiropractic school, I learned of a scholarship available to “non-traditional students”–a.k.a. older students who weren’t matriculating immediately after an undergraduate program. This certainly applied to me, so I took the opportunity and was privileged to be selected as a recipient.
Read More2014 IRCIMH Scholarship Application
As a 1st year Chiropractic student with a growing interest in research, I sought out as many opportunities as I could find to attend scientific conferences. I also had a habit of applying to as many scholarships as I could. This is my essay for a tuition scholarship to attend the IRCIMH.
Read MoreTransparency in Medicine
I've long had concerns with conflict of interest in medicine–that medical doctors are in the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies, that they get treated to expensive dinners and luxurious weekend getaways for prioritizing a particular drug, or even prescribing it when not medically necessary.
The great secret is that chiropractors are just as subject to conflict of interest…
Read MoreChiropractic School Research Paper: Ankle Sprain
I had to complete a research paper during my first quarter of chiropractic school.
The topic I chose was ankle sprains. Here is the assignment.
Read MoreGet Chiropractic Odyssey on Amazon Kindle
I'm really pleased to have been able to help Dr. Leonard Faye publish his recent book on Amazon Kindle.
Chiropractic Odyssey: A Journey of Practice, Seminars, Observation, and Reading Science is available now!
Read MoreMy First Paper from Chiropractic School
I recently found myself digging through the hard drive where I’ve saved all of my documents from chiropractic school–notes, syllabuses, and, in some cases, final papers. It was fun–enlightening, even–to read my thoughts from years ago, when I had just embarked on the journey to become a chiropractor.
I thought it would be fun to post here, if only as an exercise in sharing my writing more.
Read MoreChiropractic Books to Read in 2021 📚 🤓 📖
Here are a few biographies and non-fiction books I'm looking forward to read this year…
Read MoreMcKenzie Method Part A Review and Vlog
Here is my review of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (better known as McKenzie Method) Part A from 2017.
Read MoreCould this video game strengthen your radiology skills?
I recently discovered a fun and casual iOS game great for anyone interested in radiology… that just might improve your ability to read x-rays.
Read More5 Books That Inspired Me in 2020
In this video, I’d like to share 5 of the books I read in 2020 that inspired me and made me think about chiropractic in different ways.
Read MoreThe best kids book for chiropractors - Give Me Back My Bones!
My oldest son was born on Halloween, so he gets gifts and everyone gets candy on his special day.
One of my favorite of his gifts this year was a book from his grandparents called Give Me Back My Bones! by Kim Norman. This is a clever story about the remnants of a pirate under the sea which also teaches kids some basic osteology.
Read MoreTop 10 Online CE for Chiropractors
Coronavirus is canceling everything! Including upcoming CE seminars. Here are my recommendations for the highest quality, online continuing education courses for chiropractors.
Read MoreFree (or discounted) Online Courses While You #StayAtHome
As the world experiences the first widespread pandemic in a century, chiropractors and students everywhere are finding themselves self-isolated at home. While some might use it as a chance to catch up on movies, play video games, or just sleep, it can also be a great chance to increase your skills and learn more about your craft!
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