chiropractic
Perspective on chiropractic research in Canada
By Austin Bergquist, PhD It is a wonderful time to be a chiropractor in Canada. The profession has witnessed a gradual increase in utilization since the 1980s, women and diverse populations represent...
Life West research prioritizes Vitalism, objective biomarkers that give insight to optimization of health
How do we know – with irrefutable research and hard data – that someone who is living the chiropractic lifestyle is, in fact, healthier than the average person who is not receiving chiropractic care? ...
Life West chiropractic clinic in India flourishes
A partnership with a mission in India means Life Chiropractic College West has opened an international clinic. The Oneness Chiropractic Clinic opened July 24, said Scott Donaldson, DC, Vice President ...
Measuring the effects of chiropractic with biomarkers
There is so much information pertaining to the benefits of chiropractic for musculoskeletal problems and pain control that its efficacy is no longer questioned. The chiropractic approach is now routin...
Balancing the needs of patients: Evidence-based vs. evidence-informed care
Canadian-American physician David Sackett, often called the father of evidence-based care, birthed a broader development in health care: a shift from “trust in the experts” to “trust in numbers...
Cal Chiro Doctor of the Year honors go to Life West’s Dr. Dieter
Congratulations are in order for Life West alumnus and adjunct faculty member Philip Dieter, DC, who recently was named Doctor of the Year by the California Chiropractic Association. Also known as Cal...
Life West names new department chairs for technique, sciences
The Office of Academic Affairs recently announced the appointments of three of its four department chairs as of Fall 2019. Two of the four department chairs are new to the job, while a third has been ...
Preceptorship program takes off with new support behind it
Life West’s preceptor program has gotten a much-needed adjustment in the past year. Streamlining of the paperwork process and a reinvigorated mission to get more students out on preceptorships, where ...
Earn credits at April’s CE Saturday at Life West
Life West CE courses are not only designed to motivate and educate; they are also designed to help you earn multiple credits in one day and meet busy schedules. The next CE Saturday will be April 27, ...