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Logan University Announces 2023 Symposium

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Logan University is pleased to welcome chiropractors and health science professionals back to Symposium next spring. Taking place Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 on Logan’s campus and at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, the 2023 Symposium will provide continuing education opportunities, chiropractic exhibitors, networking events and an address by Logan President Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD. This is the university’s eighth year hosting Symposium. “We are so excited to host another great event this year, with so many new things for participants to enjoy,” said Amber Henry, M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., director of continuing education at Logan University. …

Logan Thanks Our Veterans: Madison Veronee

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Madison Veronee, Senior Airman in the United States Air Force and student in Logan’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program, has served our country for six years. “I joined the Air Force when I was 18 years old,” Madison said. “I was just starting out in life. I had no idea what I wanted to do or where I wanted to go.” After enlisting, Madison decided she wanted to become an oral surgeon. Thanks to the great education benefits of the Air Force, she was able to start down the path of pursuing this dream. “I earned my associate …

U.S. Air Force Veteran Aspires to Aid Fellow Disabled Veterans

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Dominque Roberts, former nuclear weapons technician for the United States Air Force, realized their true calling after attending one of many appointments with the Veterans Affairs (VA) office.  Dominique wanted to create custom, electronically aided, active prosthetics for other disabled veterans. “I aim to create the prosthetics to be suited to people’s specific needs and match their lifestyles,” explained Dominique. “This isn’t necessarily a niche the VA is suited, or designed, to meet.” Dominique plans to achieve this goal by attending Logan University to earn their Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree. They’ll go on to pursue their master’s …

Logan Grad Alyssa Troutner, DC, MS, Named in SpineLine’s “20 Under 40”

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Logan Alumni Alyssa Troutner, DC (’18), MS (’18) has been recognized in Spineline’s “20 Under 40,” a campaign by the North American Spine Society (NASS) showcasing the brightest young physicians under the age of 40. Recipients are selected by the Spineline committee, looking for the most deserving individuals based on accomplishments, community service and philosophy of care. On the list next to many surgeons, Troutner’s inclusion shines a light on the future of chiropractic care for spine pain. “It is encouraging to see acknowledgement of different spine care disciplines in this publication,” said Troutner. “Modern pain care demands collaboration and …

Watch Your Mouth: Why Your Specific Words with Patients Matter

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Lower back pain is ranked the most common musculoskeletal complaint globally and is considered a major global public health issue. As chiropractors, it is expected for patients to receive chiropractic care that provides lower back pain improvements and remedies. But what if your words are influencing your patients’ pain? Vincent DeBono, DC, Vice President of Innovation and Research, recently gave a presentation to the Missouri chapter of the American College of Physicians discussing the various factors associated with a patient’s pain experience. These factors include: Biophysical Factors: alterations in muscle size and composition that differ from those without pain Genetic …

Integrative Management of Chronic Spinal Pain

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By Kelsey Lewis, DC The burden of spinal pain on a personal and global level cannot be understated. Spinal pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and because of this, researchers have taken a magnifying glass to past and current treatment strategies. Opioids were once given at high rates in hopes of managing chronic pain, much of which was spinal pain. The readily prescribed opioids lead to misuse, addiction, and disability lending to a major burden on the healthcare and social systems. High-impact research has since declared that opioids should not be used in the management of chronic pain, …