Faculty Scholarship

Strong posture involves maintaining proper alignment of the body that promotes balance, reduces strain on muscles and joints, and enhances overall function. It's vital for avoiding musculoskeletal problems, reducing the risk of injury, and improving physical performance. Good posture is important not only when sitting or standing but also during daily activities like walking, lifting, or exercising.

The future of any profession is in the hands of its students and early career practitioners. The Millennial generation of chiropractors embody attributes that are uniquely suited to the evolving landscape of 21st-century healthcare. Globalization and rapid advancements in technology demand different styles of communication, attitudes toward diversity, styles of professional engagement, and perhaps most importantly, idealism about the future. Millennial chiropractors have a clear vision for this future of the profession and are equipped to actualize that ideal.

Objectives: To describe the process for selecting and training chiropractic opinion leaders (OLs) and best practice collaborators (BPCs) to increase the uptake of best practice. Methods: In Phase 1, OLs were identified using a cross-sectional survey among Canadian chiropractic stakeholders. A 10-member committee ranked nominees. Top-ranked nominees were invited to a training workshop. In Phase 2, a national e-survey was administered to 7200 Canadian chiropractors to identify.

Objectives: Transgender individuals commonly experience barriers to quality health care and may suffer from unique musculoskeletal complaints. Although these needs are often inadequately addressed within the health care system, they could be attended to by the chiropractic community. This narrative review describes best practices for delivering culturally sensitive care to transgender patients within the context of chiropractic offices.

Methods: A literature search generated peer-reviewed material on culturally competent care of the transgender community. Google Scholar and trans-health RSS feeds on social media were also searched to find relevant gray literature. Information pertinent to a chiropractic practice was identified and summarized.

Results: Contemporary definitions of transgender, gender identity, and sexual orientation provide a framework for culturally sensitive language and clinic culture. Small changes in record keeping and office procedures can contribute to a more inclusive environment for transgender patients and improve a chiropractor's ability to collect important health history information. Special considerations during a musculoskeletal examination may be necessary to properly account for medical and nonmedical practices transgender patients may use to express their gender. Chiropractors should be aware of health care and social and advocacy resources for transgender individuals and recommend them to patients who may need additional support.

Conclusions: Small yet intentional modifications within the health care encounter can enable chiropractors to improve the health and well-being of transgender individuals and communities.

 Chiropractic care for older adults can play a crucial role in addressing age-related musculoskeletal issues and improving overall health and mobility. As people age, they often experience a decline in joint flexibility, muscle strength, and bone density, which can lead to conditions like osteoarthritis, spinal degeneration, and chronic pain. Chiropractic treatment offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to managing these problems and enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

There are notable differences in functional limitations and comorbidities between older and younger users of chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation. This insight could help shape clinical practice, education, and policy decisions.

Strong posture refers to maintaining a balanced and aligned body position that optimizes function and reduces strain on muscles, joints, and ligaments. Good posture plays a critical role in preventing musculoskeletal pain, improving physical performance, and promoting overall health. It is essential for activities like sitting, standing, walking, and exercising. Achieving and maintaining strong posture involves developing core strength, flexibility, and body awareness.

This presentation takes the form of a timeline, detailing the evolution of the chiropractic profession in Minnesota starting in 1899.