In a Car Accident? Basic Do’s and Don’ts
Car crashes are an unfortunate hazard that affects everyone in some way. Here in Georgia, speeding is definitely a major factor in fatal crashes, as well as alcohol use, according to USA Today’s “Fatal car crash statistics 2024” report. It’s just not possible to fully prevent all car crashes, as there are too many factors out of our control. Knowing what to do if and when you are involved in one is the next best thing.
Researching the Art of the Adjustment with Dr. Brent Russell – Podcast
Dr. Brent Russell is something of an institution here at Life University, first as an alumnus, then as a Faculty Clinician and now as a Research Professor that wears many hats for the Research Department. He leads the team that conducts research on “The Art of the Adjustment”, with the overarching goal of contributing to a breadth of research knowledge on what is exactly going on during an adjustment, how much force is involved and the potential benefits etc. The Palpation and Adjustment Trainer (PAT) became a big piece of that equation during the Covid 19 pandemic and beyond, and continues to be a tool with immense research and student practice capabilities.
Simple Pressure Point Exercises
Seeking to live a healthy and holistic lifestyle often means constructing an elaborate, personalized, metaphorical toolbox of tips, exercises and remedies to facilitate and maintain health in as natural a manner as possible. Chiropractic care is of course a major part of that, working with your DC to outline a tailored care plan for optimized health. Some chiropractors like to focus on pressure point therapy or trigger point therapy to promote relaxation, relieve tension and pain.
What to Consider When Buying or Selling a Chiropractic Practice
Buying or selling a chiropractic practice is a reality that many chiropractors will face in the course of their careers, likely due to retirement, relocation or career advancement. It’s a complex and draining process best approached with a level head and a degree of empathy…
Gaining Leverage through Pole Vault, with Megan Judge – Podcast
Megan Judge is a D.C. student and Women’s Track and Field Team member. Her signature event type is pole vault, a segment of track and field that Life U has not had as much traction in. She chats about what drove her to the sport and what drives her now, personally, academically and beyond.
Connecting Stress Recovery with Chiropractic Care
Stress is an incredible physiological response to stimuli that can cause major changes to our health. Physical pain and emotional pain are inextricably linked. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) lays this out in their article “6 Tips to Target Stress Recovery”.
Advancing Women in Chiropractic with Chrysanthi Rodriguez – Podcast
Underestimate women at your own peril. Women have been a major part of chiropractic history from its inception and the profession will only continue to reach its full potential with dedicated women as part of the equation. Chrysanthi Rodriguez is a D.C. student and President of the Women’s Chiropractic Club at Life University. She discusses why she felt called to form this group and the goals of the group.
Oh Canada! How Canadian Chiropractic Students Have Built Community, with Cody Gillis- Podcast
Life University prides itself on the diverse student population that we attract and serve. For example, we do have a significant group of students from the northern neighbor of the of U.S., Canada. Cody Gillis is the Prime Minister of the newly-reformed Canada Club, a group that allows Canadian students and students interested in practicing Chiropractic in Canada to build community and to learn more about the ever-changing practice requirements in that country. The club also breaches the topic of how to adapt what they have learned at Life U to a culture that might have a different viewpoint in terms of care.
Sleep Hygiene with Dr. Dom Fetterly, Director of the NeuroLIFE Institute (NLI)
“Sleep hygiene is how well you take care of your sleep routine. With that, how well do we take care of our brains so they can sleep and recover well so that they can heal better? Often the cases and the folks we see here at NeuroLIFE Institute (NLI) – they’re in a position where optimal healing needs to come from any avenue that we can find. Sleep is often a controllable factor and often worthwhile endeavor to explore with patients,” explained Dr. Dom Fetterly, Director of NLI.
7th Quarter Stretch, Student LIFEforce and Pediatric Chiropractic with Alexis Luttrell – Podcast
Sometimes the call to a chiropractic career can come rather unexpectedly and dramatically, as was the case with D.C. student Alexis Luttrell. After a fateful visit to Life U campus with a friend, she fell in love with the campus and the philosophy, quit her waitress job and began working in a chiropractic office for several years before enrolling in chiropractic school. She now serves as V.P of Student LIFEforce and President of Pediatric Experience, ever-hungry for more knowledge about what it takes to succeed in her chosen field.
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