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Chiropractic used by all 32 NFL teams
Mar 12th
Dr. Ferris’ comments:
I like this article because it is a good reminder that chiropractic is not just for those in pain. Most professional sports’ have a team chiropractor to keep their athletes performing at their peak. Also, many people who do see a chiropractor initially for a particular symptom often choose to return periodically to maintain spinal alignment and proper joint function even when they have little to no symptoms.
Chiropractic used by all 32 NFL teams
The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) takes pride in announcing that all 32 teams in the National Football League offer their players and personnel chiropractic physician services as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries. According to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, this distinction is a benchmark for the profession and documents the important role that chiropractic care plays in optimizing athletic performance.
“The robust need for chiropractic care in the NFL has been deeply driven by the players’ desire for peak physical conditioning and not simply for injuries,” states Spencer H. Baron, D.C., DACBSP, immediate past President of the PFCS and Miami Dolphins team chiropractor for the past 14 years. “From the earliest years of full contact football, their bodies are subject to structural stress that doctors of chiropractic (DCs) are specially trained to care for. ”
Saints 2006 first round pick, Reggie Bush, has been receiving regular chiropractic care since playing football in high school and during his collegiate years. “I look at chiropractic care as important to keeping me healthy and at the top of my game.”
In fact, many professional athletes are outspoken about their experiences with chiropractic care. Most notably, 2010 NFL Hall Of Fame inductee Jerry Rice, who is a spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public of the many benefits associated with chiropractic care.
“I did a lot of things to stay in the game, but regular visits to my chiropractor made all the difference,” Rice asserts.
To see the full article click here… http://newsblaze.com/story/2010021607372200001.bw/topstory.html
Press Release
Jan 20th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 18, 2010
Matthew C. Ferris, DC, DAAMLP
317-585-9111
Health Connections, Inc. provides treatment of Auto Accident related Injuries
Fishers, Ind. – Matthew Ferris, a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections, accepts Diplomat with the American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals (AAMLP). The requirements for attaining this diplomat included prior certification in Whiplash as well as passing a written test and certification process.
This certification is designed to give a doctor the training needed to help injured people not only get the treatment they need, but reduce the fears that cause them to not follow recommended treatment plans or just plain avoid finding out if they are injured.
Spinal joint and ligament injury are common in auto related accidents. Each year 500,000 people will have chronic problems and up to 300,000 will have some degree of disability due to an auto accident.
“Many patients have expressed to us just how thankful they are to have a doctor that they can trust to get them the care they need. I am pleased to have the training and confidence to put these patients at ease,” says Dr. Matthew Ferris.
– Matthew C. Ferris, DC, DAAMLP is the clinical accident director at Health Connections. He has completed certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego.
–Founded in 2004, Hoosier Chiropractor (DBA Health Connections) was started by two brothers, Dr. Jeremy and Matthew Ferris, who were raised in Hamilton County. Health Connections services include: chiropractic, whiplash treatment, golf related performance and injury treatment, massage therapy, and disc decompression therapy.
For more information visit www.hcfishers.com.
Medical Report Finds Chiropractic Care More Cost-Effective for Low Back and Neck Pain
Dec 30th
Medical Report Finds Chiropractic Care More Cost-Effective Then Medical or Physical Therapy for Low Back and Neck Pain
Dr. Arnold Milstein is one of the world’s foremost experts on clinical and cost effectiveness in health care, and the Mercer Reports, written by him and his team, are considered the gold standard among medical establishments, third party payers and legislators. In essence, if Dr. Milstein says it’s so, it’s accepted as unchallengeable, based on his reputation for objectivity and scientific reason.
Dr. Milstein’s curiosity with chiropractic connected him with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress who commissioned him to study the effectiveness of chiropractic care compared to medicine and physical therapy, concentrating on neck and low back patients to begin with.
The results were startling. Chiropractic care was found to be more effective than either medicine or physical therapy – in fact, up to twenty-five times more cost-effective than a program of physical therapy exercises.
Dr. Milstein concluded, “Using data from high quality randomized controlled EU trials and contemporary US based average unit prices payable by commercial insurers, we project that insurance coverage for chiropractic physician care for low back and neck pain for conditions other than fracture and malignancy is likely to drive improved cost-effectiveness of US care. In combination with the existing US-based literature, our findings support the value of health insurance coverage of chiropractic care for low back and neck pain at average fees payable by US commercial insurers.”
Results of study:
- Chiropractic care is more effective than other modalities for treating low back and neck pain
- Chiropractic physician care for low back and neck pain is highly cost effective, represents a good value in comparison to medical physician care and to widely accepted cost-effectiveness thresholds.
If you are experiencing a musculoskeletal condition, such as neck or back pain, do some online searching for a chiropractor in your area to get a consultation and exam.
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- Dr. Matthew C. Ferris is a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana. Dr. Ferris has completed post doctorate certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. If you or someone you know is experiencing neck or back pain, call for a complimentary consultation and exam to see if you are a candidate for our services. 317-585-9111.
3 Tips for Auto Safety
Dec 30th
Tip #1- Adjust Head Restraints Properly- Top of restraint even with top of head
Many people think of and use head restraints according to their other known name, head rest. This leads them to think that everyday comfort is reason for this device. However, a properly positioned restraint is one of the most important safety features to prevent injury to the neck due to the whiplash effect of accidents. If the top of the restraint is even with the middle or bottom of your head, the neck will bend over the top of the restraint allowing the restraint to act as a fulcrum to create an even greater force of whiplash and more potential ligamentous damage to the neck.
Tip #2- Use Your Seat Belt… Always
It is still the most important device to prevent injury in an accident. Don’t count on your airbag to keep you safe. Clinically, patients who come to our office rarely report that their airbag deployed even in major accidents where their car was totaled.
Tip #3- Get Examined for Ligament Damage if You Are in an Accident
Many times ligament damage goes undetected. Either the person does not have significant symptoms and does not get any medical check or they go to a hospital and get released with just pain medication. At the hospital, the primary priority is to discover if there are any major medical issues, like fractures or internal bleeding. So many times the proper x-rays and examination for ligament damage is not done. Therefore, it is important to go to a chiropractic physician trained in whiplash diagnosis and treatment.
- Dr. Matthew C. Ferris is a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana. Dr. Ferris has completed post doctorate certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. If you or someone you know has been in an auto accident of any magnitude, call for a complimentary consultation and exam to find potential underlying injury see if you are a candidate for our services. 317-585-9111.
Seat belts versus Air bags
Dec 30th
Contrary to what many would think, many fatal crashes occur at relatively low speeds. But, you can double your chances of surviving a crash by simply wearing your seat belt. Even at only 25mph, an unrestrained driver can strike the steering wheel with the same force as falling from a 3rd floor building!
Airbags come out at speeds of up to 200mph! They are designed to be used only in conjunction with a standard seatbelt in order to deploy fully before the head hits it. Increased injury can occur when used alone. In the event of a crash keep your hands away from the airbag module cover to avoid injury.
Overall, your best bet in reducing your risk of a fatal crash is your seat belt. Seat belts are more effective than air bags alone. When used alone, airbags are 12% effective whereas seat belts are 42% effective. Using seatbelts in combination with airbags is 47% effective. Therefore, one should always wear a seat belt and shoulder harness when riding in a vehicle.
Clinical side note…in my office I have noticed many cases where impact was sufficient to total the vehicle and yet did not result in air bag deployment.
Resources: Facts and figures were compiled from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- Dr. Matthew C. Ferris is a chiropractic physician practicing at Health Connections in Fishers, Indiana. Dr. Ferris has completed post doctorate certification in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. If you or someone you know has been in an auto accident of any magnitude, call for a complimentary consultation and exam to find potential underlying injury see if you are a candidate for our services. 317-585-9111.