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Logan Faculty Members Featured in the News

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Several Logan faculty members were recently featured in the media offering expertise on how chiropractors can help patients avoid knee surgery, obesity and immune system function, foods that fight infection, and how to improve sleep when struggling from low back pain. Check out the articles below! Chiropractic Economics: Helping your active sports patients to avoid knee surgery by Leslie Reece, DC, MS (’19), CCSP, assistant professor and clinician Chiropractic Economics: Obesity and immune system function: link to cancer, impaired immunity featuring insight from Theresa DeLorenzo, DCN, RD, program director for Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance and …

Meet Dr. Elise Hewitt

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Logan University is proud to welcome Elise G. Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC as program director for chiropractic pediatric education. A board certified pediatric chiropractor and one of the foremost authorities in the specialty of chiropractic pediatrics, Dr. Hewitt has spent her entire career advocating for the chiropractic care of children. Dr. Hewitt is an alumna of the University of Colorado and a summa cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now UWS). In addition to treating children in her pediatrics-only practice, Dr. Hewitt served as president of the ACA Pediatrics Council for 10 years and is a member of the …

Logan University Partners with University Hospitals Connor Integrative Health Network for Student Training

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Logan University is proud to announce a clinical training affiliation with University Hospitals (UH) Connor Integrative Health Network in Cleveland, Ohio. The partnership was established through Logan graduate David Vincent, DC (’91), Buoncore Family Endowed Director of Chiropractic Medicine at UH Connor Integrative Health Network. Dr. Vincent was responsible for introducing chiropractic to the UH organization and has integrated chiropractic into a number of UH institutes, such as primary care, sports medicine, and spine and pain management. Dr. Vincent said clinical training affiliation will allow Logan Doctor of Chiropractic students to rotate through the UH system, gaining valuable experience in …

Dr. Haun Earns ACA Academician of the Year Award

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For Daniel Haun, DC (’04), DACBR, earning American Chiropractic Association’s 2021 Academician of the Year Award was something he never saw coming. But even days after receiving the news, he is still surprised. “I remember getting the message from the ACA and I thought they were calling about something to do with giving a lecture,” he said. “But when they said I was the recipient, I was floored. I don’t think it’s sunk in fully. It is quite an honor just to be considered.” Dr. Haun started in academia at Logan in 2009, after earning his Doctor of Chiropractic and …

Logan University Introduces Master’s in Athletic Training Program

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Active people need health care providers that truly understand the demands of physical performance, and as such, Logan University will launch a Master’s in Athletic Training to its lineup of degree programs, beginning fall 2021. “Logan’s reputation as a leader in chiropractic and health sciences education sets the stage for this new master’s degree, featuring hands-on clinical experience earned in a wide variety of settings,” said Logan University President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD. “We’re proud to continue growing our University offerings with innovative, in-demand programs and evidence-based curricula.” Logan University’s Master’s in Athletic Training is the only program …

Athletic Training, Personal Training and Physical Therapy: What’s the Difference?

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In a day and age when many of us are on the move and exercise programs can be found online with the click of a button, it’s important to understand the differences between a certified athletic trainer, a personal trainer and a physical therapist. Below, we outline the education requirements, daily activities and care, and work settings for each profession. Education Requirements Athletic Training: According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), a student must graduate with a master’s degree from an accredited professional athletic training education program and pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification (BOC) …