A guide featuring the latest products and services

Distraction Table
Cox® Table offers its distraction adjusting table, designed to meet the needs of practitioners applying Cox distraction manipulation, yet adaptable enough to allow the performance of other standard chiropractic procedures.

The table is sleek and contemporary. All mechanical systems are safely shrouded. The base color is off-white, and cushions are available in black, navy blue, teal green, ivory, or burgundy.

All movable sections can be placed in neutral positions allowing a patient to lie flat. All locks and tiller bars—-which now are topped with comfortable ball grips to soften palm contact—are out of the way. A thoracic drop piece is available. A simple face cushion width adjustment mechanism adapts to individual patient’s facial structure for breathing ease and comfort. The cervical headpiece cushions are designed with special eye-socket cutouts to cradle the eyes.

For more information, contact Cox, PO Box 416, Laotto IN 46763; 800-441-5571; 260-637-6609; 260-637-7324 fax; info@coxtable.com;   www.coxtable.com.  CP

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Women’s Footwear
Foot Levelers introduces the Milano™ Shoethotic™, women’s casual/dress footwear. A custom-made orthotic-and-shoe combination, the shoes are made of black Italian leather and feature a generous toe box for comfort.

For more information, contact Foot Levelers Inc, PO Box 12611, Roanoke, VA 24027; 800-553-4860; www.footlevelers.com.  CP

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Pain Relieving Gel
Performance Health Inc offers Biofreeze pain relieving gel. For spinal adjustments, Biofreeze helps reduce swelling, pain, and stiffness. Apply Biofreeze before, during, and after each treatment for an easy, painless adjustment. Biofreeze is not sold in retail stores and is available in 16-oz, 32-oz, and 1-gal pump bottles, as well as in personal size tubes, roll-ons, and single-use packets.

For more information, contact Performance Health Inc, 1017 Boyd Rd, Export, PA 15632; 800-246-3733; health@biofreeze.com;  www.biofreeze.com.  CP

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Reception Room Video
Health Visions introduces volume 6 of “Chiropractic for Parents,” a reception room video that informs parents on the benefits of chiropractic for children. It focuses on how and why children get subluxated and the long-term effects these subluxations have on the child’s nervous system. It also informs parents that children can become healthier adults if they implement chiropractic into their lifestyle at an early age.

The video series includes five other titles that play silently in the reception area and help educate patients and stimulate referrals and family care. All the videos are also available on DVD.

For more information, contact Health Visions, 1400 Adams Rd, Suite A, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-633-8915; 888-480-1350; www.chiroed.com. CP

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Natural Menopause Products
Standard Process® Inc offers whole food supplements and MediHerb® herbal products to address the symptoms associated with menopause and declining endogenous estrogen. The following Standard Process and MediHerb natural products provide support during peri-menopause and assist with the body’s transition through this fundamental change: Drenamin®, Symplex® F, Wheat Germ Oil or Wheat Germ Oil Fortified™, Wild Yam Complex, Tribulus, and Chaste Tree.

For more information, contact Standard Process Inc, 1200 W Royal Lee Dr, PO Box 904, Palmyra, WI 53156; 262-495-2122; 800-558-8740; www.standardprocess.com.   CP

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Spinal Trauma Conference
The ACA, I,CA, and Rehab Council introduce the International Spinal Trauma Conference on June 20–22 in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. The event offers 22 CEU hours, which have been applied for in all 50 states through the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement. It will feature 14 industry experts: Daniel Murphy, DC, DABCO; Arthur Croft, DC, MS, MPH, FACO, FACFE; Michael H. Freeman, PhD, DC, MPH; Brian O’Neill, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; Frederick R. Carrick, DC, PhD, DACAN, DABCN, DACNB; Patrick Gentempo, Jr, DC; Kim D. Christensen, DC, DACRB, CSCS, CCSP; Mark Sanna, DC, CCRD; Anthony L. Rosner, PhD; Richard H. Adler, attorney at law; Gunter P. Siegmund, PhD, P Eng; Christopher J. Centeno, MD; David A. Chapman-Smith, LLB (hons), secretary-general, WFC; and Paul F Carey, DC, president, WFC. The complete conference topics and schedule is available at www.fcer.org/ISTC/ info.htm.

For additional information, contact the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, 800-622-6309; www.fcer.org/ISTC/info.htm. CP

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Chiropractic Seminars
Parker Seminars introduces its 2003 Las Vegas seminars, featuring a full agenda of motivational, inspirational and instructional presentations. The event will take place January 30 to February 2 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Seminars will include an overview of the best chiropractic techniques, presented by many of the actual originators, developers, and official technique teachers and a presentation of the Parker Principals, developed by James W. Parker, DC. Friday, January 30, will include more than 50 presenters, the complete Parker Program, philosophy speakers, procedures to run practices more efficiently, and classes on developing clinical and technical excellence. On Saturday, the Parker Super Success Extravaganza will offer full-day immersion into chiropractic success principles and will include celebrities, health care speakers, and entertainment.

A special “I Care” program will provide CAs and other chiropractic office staff members the opportunity to get together and share ideas and experiences. The “Parker Kids Club” for children between 5 and 10 years of age will offer a full schedule of entertainment and interactive activities designed to be fun and teach about the chiropractic lifestyle. As a wrap-up, Sunday will include a postseminar chiropractic golf tournament on a world-renowned PGA course.

Chiropractors who register online will be automatically entered in the 2003 Seminar Giveaway (check the website for details).

For additional information, contact Parker Seminars, 2540 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75229; 888-727-5338; 214-902-3464; www.parkerseminars.com.   CP

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Extremity Adjusting Book
Foot Levelers Inc introduces Charrette Adjusting Protocols by Mark Charrette, DC.

This 110-page instructional manual teaches chiropractors and students of chiropractic the most common extremity subluxation patterns encountered when rendering chiropractic care. The protocols described in the book are a collection of procedures Charrette developed during more than 20 years of chiropractic practice. Simple and brief explanations of procedures allow for easy comprehension. The book covers the neurophysiological basis of chiropractic, basic stabilization procedures for the extremities utilizing extremity taping, and a final section titled “Show & Feel Demonstrations.”

For additional information, contact Foot Levelers Inc, 518 Pocahontas Ave NE, PO Box 12611, Roanoke, VA, 24027; 800-553-4860; 540-345-0202 fax; www.footlevelers.com.  CP

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Powdered Supplement Packets
Standard Process Inc offers SP Complete™, now available in single-serving packets, as well in the original the 28-oz container. SP Complete is a powdered supplement shake that provides essential vitamins and minerals to the body by supporting a healthy cardiovascular system, encouraging healthy nervous system function, delivering strong antioxidant protection to promote cellular health, and supporting healthy digestive system function.

The new, convenient packets are measured for a single serving and are portable. They are packaged in a display box that contains 30 packets. The Purification Information Kit includes a free packet of SP Complete.

For more information, contact Standard Process Inc; 800-558-8740 (product #2830).

—These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. CP

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Video Analysis
MedTech-USA offers biomechanical video analysis testing and documentation of personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.

Video analysis identifies critical risk factors associated with unrestricted trauma disorders and back injury. Testing may be done in the office or on the job site. It can provide the whole picture of automobile and workers’ compensation cases. Video analysis tests dynamic range of motion, posture, joint analysis, and L5-S1 compression forces.

For more information, contact MedTech-USA, 908 Red Fox Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; 866-225-5055; 407-682-3408 fax; backdoc2@prodigy.net; www.medtechusa.net. CP

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E-commerce Websites
ChiroPlanet.com offers fully customizable content-based websites. Each website includes more than 300 pages of chiropractic, health, and wellness information; a turnkey e-commerce store with products shipped exclusively from Scrip Chiropractic Supply Company (coming January 2003); monthly patient education newsletters (online, printed, and emailed); Internet marketing programs with the major search engines (guaranteed top listings); more than 50 animated therapeutic exercises; and unique website and email addresses (yourname.com).

Each website is online and fully functional, usually within 24–48 hours. There is little to no work required by chiropractors. ChiroPlanet.com can update existing websites. Subscription fees start at $24.95 per month. Join by January 31st and save up to $200.

For more information, contact ChiroPlanet; 888-364-5774; www.chiroplanet.com. CP

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Fund-raising Campaign
Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center introduces its fifth annual Have-A-Heart fund-raising campaign during the week of February 10–15, 2003. Have-A-Heart participants will be asked to show the Oklahaven 40th anniversary video in their waiting rooms and offer patients and colleagues the opportunity to sponsor a paper heart to help children achieve optimal health through chiropractic. The idea is to have the paper hearts multiply and cover the walls.

In the past, chiropractors have come up with their own innovative ways to promote the campaign, such as patient appreciation days and spine screenings with patients making a donation to Oklahaven in lieu of paying the fee for these services. And new for 2003, Oklahaven will be able to accept credit card donations made with either MasterCard or Visa.

“Golden Heart” awards will be presented to the chiropractic college and private practice chiropractor securing the most funds for the Have-A-Heart 2003 campaign. Additional awards will go to the most innovative campaign promotion, as well as the private practice that secures the most donors (not dollars) to support the campaign.

For further information, contact Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center, 4500 N Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73112; 405-948-8807; www.chiropractic4kids.com

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Flexible Orthotics
Foot Levelers Inc offers Extreme XS™, custom-made flexible orthotics that use IntelliTemp™ to help the feet maintain a normal gait cycle, even in the coldest weather. Employing polymer technology, IntelliTemp works by using heat sensitive molecules that store heat in the molecular layers when the foot is cold and release heat when it is hot. This insulation material creates a comfort zone for the foot with individual cells that work independently, whether under the toes or the heels. The Extreme XS also uses the patented Dryz™ technology to keep patients’ feet dry and free of harmful bacteria and fungus.

For more information, contact Foot Levelers Inc, PO Box 12611, Roanoke, VA 24027; 800-553-4860; www.footlevelers.com.  CP

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Website Builder
Dcfirst.com, Baltimore, introduces a visual tutorial to its online, step-by-step WebsiteBuilder™, as well as the ability for clients to add multiple links to their websites. The short animated tutorial shows chiropractors how to enter their website information. With the power to include their own links, chiropractors can take control of recommending websites that complement their practice and techniques.

For additional information, contact dcfirst.com; 410-365-1641; www.dcfirst.com.  CP

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Patient Communication System
JulySoft introduces ReminderPro 2.0, the patient communication solution designed for use in medical and health-related offices. The system works with any type of patient management software and allows users to send customized appointment reminder messages through phone, fax, or email. ReminderPro 2.0 supports USB and includes features such as fully automated operation, flexible message construction, custom touch-tone response options, a library of 38,000 names, and a text-to-speech option.

Chiropractors can use the system to handle appointment and recall reminders and other important messages. Messages can be customized to specify types of treatment, specific providers, and billing information. The software allows users to create a variety of phone messages in their own voice, and it features flexible answering machine handling, multiple language options, operator transfer, call confirmation, survey capabilities, and call reporting. The system reduces no-shows, eases staff overload, provides consistent communication, and saves providers time and money.

For additional information, contact JulySoft, 610 E Knox Dr, Tucson, Az 85705; 800-350-7693; www.julysoft.com.  CP

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Updated ICD-9/CPT Code Book
ChiroCode® Institute introduces the updated 2003 ChiroCode DeskBook with CD-ROM. Six books in one, the 11th annual edition includes software that searches the book, calculates fees, and checks National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits. The insurance/claims section features claims guidelines for billing regular insurance, Medicare, managed care, personal injury, worker’s compensation, and MSA’s self-pay. This section shows how to bill with CMS-1500 forms and teaches how to file clean claims for expedited maximum and lawful reimbursement.

The diagnoses/ICD-9 section features ICD-9-CM codes for chiropractic listed in three simplified formats (anatomic, numeric, and alphabetic) for quick and easy code-finding. Highest specificity in a single column saves time.

The procedures/CPT® section features CPT codes for chiropractic. It includes NCCI edits to avoid losing money by using outdated or bundled codes. This section also features instruction for documentation and billing of counseling for better income. The supplies section features Health Care Procedure Coding System codes.

The fees section features Relative Value Units and the exclusive ChiroCode Simplified Dollar Conversion Factors for all US geographic areas. Fee calculation worksheets help evaluate and establish appropriate fees.

The compliance section features fraud and abuse critical compliance alerts, billing guidelines, updated NCCI edits, and current E/M documentation guidelines. An introduction to ICD-10-CM helps chiropractors prepare for coding changes that are coming soon.

For more information, contact ChiroCode Institute, 7315 N 16th St, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85020; 602-944-9877; 800-449-1272; 602-997-9755 fax; info@chirocode.com;  www.chirocode.com.  CP

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Adjusting Table
Lloyd Table Co offers the Galaxy Hylo, a hydraulically controlled adjusting table. Available in 18-inch to 28-inch heights, the Hylo provides hydraulically controlled patient height adjustment and fully adjustable cushions. It features hydraulic tilt from horizontal to 70° and accommodates patients 4’10” tall to 6’6” tall. Its adjustable controls are located on both sides of the table, and its foot plate drops away automatically.

Manual and automatic cocking drops are optional on all sections, and the table can be lowered in case of electric failure. The chest section on the deluxe table offers a deep thrust breakaway feature with adjustable tension (optional on drop chest and lumbar sections).

For additional information, contact Lloyd Table Co, 102-122 W Main St, Lisbon, IA 52253; 319-455-2110; 800-553-7297; 319-455-2166 fax; www.lloydtable.com.   CP

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Technique Video and Manual
VanGo Video Productions, Davenport, Iowa, offers the “Seminar in a Box” video and companion Thompson Technique manual that covers segmental drop adjusting in short segments covering specific analysis and adjusting procedures.

The video and manual are used by chiropractic colleges and field doctors to learn the gentle methodology of drop table adjustment. Contact points, line of drive, and line of correction are explained on the video.

The basic five categories of leg length inequality and adjusting procedures are covered to provide an easy to follow learning environment. Additional moves cover alternate and advanced adjusting procedures as well as introducing people to the drop-table style of adjusting.

For additional information, contact VanGo Video Productions; 563-386-8585; http://showcase.netins.net/web/chirohealth.   CP

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Expert Witness Certification
Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Tex, and HealthCare and Legal Review Consultants, Altamonte Springs, Fla, offer Medical-Legal Issues for Physicians Expert Witness Certification Course.

All modules are taught by experts in their respective field, ie, chiropractors, attorneys, law enforcement officers.

Courses are offered in Orlando, Fla, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8am–8pm (12 hours) in Module 2: December 7; Module 3: January 11, 2003; Module 4: February 8, 2003; Module 5: March 8, 2003; and Module 6: April 12, 2003. The fee is $195 per module, $175 each for two or more modules, or $700 for all 8 modules. It is not required to take the certification classes in order. Modules 7 and 8 TBA.

Now available on video: distance learning for the expert witness certification course. This meets eligibility requirements to sit for the certification examination.

For more information, contact MedTech-USA, 908 Red Fox Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; 866-225-5055; 407-682-3408 fax; backdoc2@prodigy.net;    www.medtechusa.net.  CP

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Ergonomic Furniture
Meditationtherapy.com introduces AlignTheSpine furniture, designed to diminish stress, align the body, sustain alertness, and enhance vital diaphragmatic breathing. The furniture promotes bodily ease, mental alertness, and a healthy experience of groundedness, balance, and overall structural.

For more information, contact Meditationtherapy.com, 100 Avram Ave, Suite 206, Rohnert Park, CA 94928; 707-794-9231; www.medicalmeditation.com. CP

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