Books in the category: For Students

Into Practice: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Into Chiropractic Practice

– by Michael Meyer, DC

Product Description (from the publisher):

Into Practice is a comprehensive blueprint that will take you from envisioning your dream practice as a first year college student to making all the right decisions right up to giving your first adjustment. Whether you are considering associating, independent contracting, buying a practice, or a new practice start-up, this book will help you to make that decision and then guide you step by step through the process of successfully getting into practice. This guide will serve as your mentor and consultant as you learn how to: · Create a success mindset. · Make an informed choice as to the “four” types of entry into practice. · Design timelines and checklists for transitional activities. · Evaluate both an associateship and a practice that is for sale. · Find the money for your transition and practice start-up. · Determine necessary support personnel. · Market yourself and your practice successfully. · Plan your procedures and establish effective office policies. Transitioning from student to successful doctor is not as difficult as you might imagine – when you start early and when you have the answers you need. Remember, it is never too soon to start planning for your success!

About the Author: Dr. Mike Meyer is a chiropractic practitioner and president of Professional Practice Resources, Inc., a regional practice management-consulting firm. He is a 1975 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. He has been in private practice for 30+ years. During these three decades, Dr. Meyer has employed more than thirty associate doctors, and owned as many as four multiple doctor offices serving both the metropolitan and rural areas of North Indiana. Dr. Meyer has been active in state and alumni as activities, serving as president of Palmer College of Chiropractic International Alumni Association, and President of the International Chiropractors Association of Indiana. In 1992 he was named a fellow in the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. In 2003, he was named a distinguished fellow of the International Chiropractors Association. In the late 1990′s he served as a senior consultant to Palmer Institute for Professional Success. A frequent lecturer, Dr. Meyer was instrumental in developing the Palmer Institute’s “Transition To Success” program for senior students in recent graduates.

At the time of this posting, there was only one review for this book on Amazon.com, from a student who said (in part):

“It is a very thorough manual that provides a lot of the things that practice management companies are promising to my classmates and I as selling points. Chapters on things like floor plans, financing, office systems flowcharts, marketing, etc. So far it seems very comprehensive and I will definitely be referencing it a lot when I graduate and continue the process of getting into practice.”

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Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practitioner’s Manual

– by Dr. Craig Liebenson

This clinical resource presents the most current and significant spinal rehab information, showing how to apply simple and inexpensive rehabilitation in the office. The updated Second Edition includes clinical/regional protocols and chapters on diagnostic triage, acute care, functional assessment, recovery care, outcomes, and biopsychosocial aspects. A bonus DVD offers demonstrations of key therapies and procedures.

Received outstanding reviews from readers (rated 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon). Some excerpts of reviews:

“Dr. Liebenson’s second edition of Rehabilitation of the Spine is a “must” book. Any practitioner or student interested in physical rehabilitation of the spine must own and must read this book. The contributing authors represent an impressive array of some of the most notable experts across multiple disciplines, including Nikolai Bogduk, Paul Hodges, Vladimir Janda, Gwendolen Jull, Karel Lewit, Steven Linton, Stuart McGill, Robin McKenzie, Don Murphy, Vert Mooney, John Triano, and Howard Vernon.”

“This is a great source of information for patients and doctors in the journey to better health and improved function for the patient who is willing to work at becoming healthier. A program can be created for a patient to achieve a much better level of functioning no matter what their age. Chiropractic care and proper rehabilitation can change lives for the better!!”

“Must have for chiropractic students. I’ll be going into clinic soon and this book is a savior. GREAT summarization of the most popular soft tissue techniques and core stabilization.”

“Dr. Liebenson’s book is an excellent compilation of research and expert opinion for the care of spinal and extremity related disorders. It gives the practitioner a resource to utilize for difficult as well as simple cases of musculoskeletal dysfunction that plagues millions of americans each year. The guidelines of care move from the passive (traditional chiropractic manipulation and physiological therapeutics) to the active (progressive rehabilitive exercises and patient education) in order to restore optimal functional mobility to the patient. As a senior chiropractic intern, I have taken a rehabilitation course at Logan College of Chiropractic that uses this text as its core reference. Additionally, I have integrated the scientific principles given and have seen my patients respond well. This text is a must for the chiropractic physician.”

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The Chiropractic Theories: A Textbook of Scientific Research

– by Dr. Robert A. Leach

Designed to be a primary reference for chiropractic students, this is a concise, scientific survey of chiropractic theories based on current research. Completely restructured for the Fourth Edition, this book focuses on the most current biomedical research on the three-phase model of vertebral subluxation complex (V.S.C.).

This is a useful reference for students studying for the National Board of Chiropractors Examination Parts II, III, and IV, as well as a post-graduate reference providing information on the chiropractic perspective on health and wellness, nutrition, exercise, psychosocial issues, and case management principles for wellness care. This new text focuses on developing critical thinking among chiropractic students, and includes new contributors and new chapters on principles of statistics and a minimum process for validation of chiropractic theory.

What one reviewer says: “The questions were great and the explanations show you how to think on this test. Leach’s book, ‘The Chiropractic Theories,’ is a necessity for the boards and a reference in practice.”

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Skeletal Radiology Study Guide: All You Need to Know

– by George P. Thomas

The only review manual of its kind! Finally… a comprehensive, concise review guide designed specifically for chiropractic students studying diagnostic imaging and preparing for the National Board of Chiropractic Examination! A unique compilation of key points students must know to ace the examination and to excel in clinical practice, this book features an organizational structure unlike many other review books — this review guide is designed to lead students through the development of clinical thinking — offering students a more functional approach to retaining and understanding radiology.

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National Board of Chiropractic Study Guides: Key Review Questions and Answers

– by Dr. Patrick Leonardi

This is the most specific and thorough series of study guides for the National Board of Chiropractic Exam.

Part I — This test preparation study guide consists of the following sections: General Anatomy, Spinal Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Pathology and Microbiology & Public Health.  Order now from amazon.com

Part II — This test preparation study guide consists of the following sections: Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis, Diagnostic Imaging, Associated Clinical Sciences, Chiropractic Practice, Principles of Chiropractic and General Diagnosis.  Order now from amazon.com

Part III — The following areas are covered in this test preparation study guide: Case History, Physical Examination, Neuromusculoskeletal Examination, Roentgenologic Examination, Clinical Laboratory & Special Studies Examination, Diagnosis or Clinical Impression, Chiropractic Supportive and Case Management.  Order now from amazon.com

Part IV, Vol 1 — This test preparation study guide consists of the following sections: Case Management & Technique Practical.  Order now from amazon.com

Part IV, Vol 2 — This test preparation study guide consists of the following sections: Normal Radiographic Anatomy, Congenital Anomalies & Skeletal Variants, Scoliosis, Intervertebral Disc Disease & Spinal Stenosis, Spondylosis and Spondylolisthesis, Skeletal Dysplasia, Traumatic Skeletal Disorders, Arthritic Disorders, Tumors and Tumor-like Processes, Bone Infection, Hematologic and Vascular Disorders, Metabolic, Endocrine and Nutritional Disorders.  Order now from amazon.com

What students say about these guides:

“I would definitely recommend this book because it showed me how the boards were asking questions. In addition, I feel if I didn’t study this book, I would have not been as prepared for taking the boards. It goes to show, I passed the first time taking the Part I boards. Definite must-buy.”

“I bought this book at my bookstore in chiropractic school since I found a lot of students using it for board prep. Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Chiropractic Practice sections were crucial in helping me pass the boards. The questions are all in sections and organized so you go and see what you need more study time in.”

Mosby’s Review Questions for the NBCE Examination: Parts I and II

This valuable review tool features 1,000 multiple-choice questions with explanatory answers, organized by topic, according to Parts I and II of the NBCE boards.

No other product on the market is as comprehensive and useful. It provides a Q&A review with rationale and quick reference tools to help users prepare for the boards.

• Approximately 1,000 multiple-choice questions with explanatory answers are organized and formatted according to the national boards.
• Updated references in each section refer readers to supplemental resources, making it easier to investigate specific topics.
• CD-ROM with automatically scored quizzes enables students to practice and see their scores at the end of each test.
• Illustrations visually reinforce difficult topics and aid understanding.
• Tables, boxes, and other quick reference tools summarize the content at a glance.
• Approximately 500 additional questions are provided on CD-ROM with answers, and rationales.

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Essential Principles of Chiropractic

by Virgil Strang

A classic text by one of the pioneers of the profession.

Here’s what two Amazon readers said about the book:

“Dr. Virgil Strang was a wonderful man who devoted 50 years of his life to chiropractic. As an employee of Palmer College of Chiropractic during the last four years of his life, I am proud to say I was able to hear him speak on the value of chiropractic in people’s lives. He had a way with words and a passion for chiropractic that was contagious. This is a fantastic book on an area of health care whose time has come. Everyone should read this book.”

“Strang was a genius anatomist whom, it was said, memorised Grays Anatomy text. In the board exam, he was failed as he was though to have cheated by quoting copious sections of the book verbatim. He was later a masterly philospher, introducing such concepts as The Division of Physical Morality that would govern all health care decisions in society. Who would be at the gate-keeper’s role in this departement? Why, a philosopher, of course. NOT a physician of any kind. This is essential reading for any student of chiropractic. Ignore it at your won peril.”

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