VCA Spring Meeting - Chiropractic Unbarred, Presented by Dean L. DePice, D.C.

Chiropractic Unbarred draws the best from science and philosophy to communicate the truth in a way for the entire chiropractic team to enhance the quality and results of patient care. Earn 5 CE credits.

NEW: VCA Online CE University

Did you ever wish you could use those small empty spaces of time during the week? The 20 minutes you waited for that last patient to arrive late and the 30 minutes you spent at your desk this afternoon could have been used to earn continuing education (CE) credits at the VCA's new online continuing education center! Imagine how great it would be to use these occasional gaps in your schedule to avoid and reduce the consecutive hours you must currently spend away from your office, your family and away from your life.

The VCA now provides online continuing education hours on a special site that allows you to take your required courses on YOUR schedule. Better yet, our courses allow you to sign in and leave the courses to fit your practice and personal schedule. This means you can start a course and then leave when the patients arrive for care. But you will not have to worry about your attendance, as your progress in the course is bookmarked to allow you to resume your course when YOU have the time. And before you know it you have earned hour after hour of credits that reduces your commitments outside of the office.

Check us out! Visit www.VTChiro.MyiCourse.com or click here and choose a course from the 42 hours of courses in our course catalog. We promise that it will only take one hour to see the new advantages to YOU and YOUR practice.

ChiroVoice

ChiroVoice is the ACA's chiropractic patient grassroots network. This network is a dedicated group of national volunteers who educate policymakers about the value of chiropractic and work to positively impact any legislative efforts to reform the current national health care system. Chiropractic patients and supporters who are interested in serving as advocates may sign-up to receive special e-mail alerts about advocacy issues and important legislation. Network members will also receive a monthly e-newsletter. Click here to sign up. To be added to the VCA's patient database, please email sue@vtchiro.org. Click here to download a printable form.

Study Shows Chiropractic Reduces Blood Pressure

A new study published in the Journal of Hypertension suggests that correcting a misalignment of the Atlas vertebra can correct high blood pressure.

The pilot study, "Atlas vertebra realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in hypertensive patients: A pilot study," conducted by researchers at Rush University Hypertension Center, Chiropractic Health Center, Barrington Family Medical Clinic, and the Atlas Research Foundation, all in the Chicago area, showed that abnormalities of the cervical spine at the level of the Atlas vertebra increased blood pressure. Correcting malalignment of the Atlas vertebra reduces and maintains a lower blood pressure.

The study used a double-blind testing method. The researchers concluded, "No adverse effects were recorded. We conclude that restoration of Atlas alignment is associated with marked and sustained reductions in BP similar to the use of two-drug combination therapy." Click here for more information.

Research Shows Chiropractic is Safe and Effective

Numerous studies throughout the world have shown that chiropractic treatment, including manipulative therapy and spinal adjustment, is both safe and effective. Many other studies have shown that chiropractic care can contain costs and get workers back on the job in less time than other treatments.