The Network Spinal Wave as a Central Pattern Generator

Did you know that it is possible to be identified simply by how you walk? “You” can be spotted passing through the airport, or casually walking across the street to […]
The Exercise Routine of an Aging Dog

There are many concerns related to your dog getting older, but what are the proper steps to take in order to help your pup have the best quality of life […]
Dynamics of Core Stability

Flexibility is key to stabilityOne in three adults fall every year. Falling is the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide and is a major cause of a personal injury. […]
Stability and Adjusting

Assessing the stability of a joint is a key part of the patient assessment, but what does it mean to be stable? What determines stability, and how do you assess […]
Perspective: Bridging the gap with clinic experience

As a first year student, clinic can sometimes seem like a beast, waiting in the shadows for attack. You know it’s there, you know it gets closer every day, and […]
Future of Neurodevelopmental Based Pediatric Chiropractic Care

– Monika A. Buerger, DC –Chiropractic truly is a Science, Art and Philosophy. When you understand the science, philosophy becomes more solid. When philosophy becomes more solid, the science becomes […]
Alumni Spotlights: Dr. Bea Knight-Johnson ‘89

The milestone is that I am still working as a chiropractor at age 82. Yes, I am only working 3 days a week (semi-retired?) but have no plans to fully […]
X-Ray Debate Heats Back Up

– Dr. Joe Betz, Dr. Deed Harrison, Dr. Paul Oakley –Three researchers have been at the forefront of the debate on whether spine radiography has clinical utility in chiropractic technique […]
Alum Spotlights: Drs. Alison & Joe

As it has been for everyone else, it has been a whirlwind for us since we graduated from Life West. Alison originally worked for Drs. Matt and Jenn Santos at […]
The Future of Chiropractic Philosophy

– Peter Kevorkian, DC –When DD Palmer pushed on the spine of Harvey Lillard our profession was born. It is likely that DD thought for a moment that he found […]