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What Types of Exercise Are Best for Low Back Pain?

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Health Care in Online Resources in Resources

By Patrick Boylan, DC We know that exercise is an effective treatment for low back pain, especially when it’s a chronic issue. But with all the different types of exercises out there, how do you know which will get the best results? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2019 found that it depends on your goals. They broke it down into three categories of outcomes: reducing low back pain, increasing physical function and improving mental health. So, in honor of October being National Chiropractic Heath Month, let’s look at which types of exercise perform best …

National Women’s Health Week

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 in Health Care

It’s National Women’s Health Week (NWHW)! A weeklong (May 9-15, 2021) health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), NWHW “serves as a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19, to make their health a priority and take care of themselves.” Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, FICC, FACC, assistant dean of the College of Chiropractic at Logan and president of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Women’s Health, offers the below tips to help women and girls of all ages move, breathe, and nourish their bodies each day. Move: …

Logan Health Center in St. Louis Now Open

Posted on January 8, 2021January 20, 2021 in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Health Care

Logan University’s newest Health Center, located in the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at Paraquad, is officially open and accepting patients. Located at 5200 Berthold Ave. in St. Louis, the Health Center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The new, full-service Health Center will allow Logan clinicians and student doctors to expand this patient-centered care for individuals of all ages and abilities in the St. Louis community. Open to the public, the Logan Health Center within the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at …

December 2020 Postgraduate Programs

Posted on December 3, 2020 in Alumni in Community & Events in Health Care in Online Resources

Committed to our graduates’ ongoing development, Logan University’s Postgraduate Department offers a variety of engaging, affordable and applicable continuing education programs. Please see below for upcoming programs in December 2020. For more information or to register, visit www.logan.edu/post-grad or contact the Postgraduate Department at postgrad@logan.edu or 800-842-3234. On-Campus Holistic Family Practice December 12-13 Instructor: Mackenzie McNamara, DC 100 Hour Basic Acupuncture Certification Course December 12-13 Instructor: Nicholas J. Gatto, DC, Dipl.Ac *Note: This course meets every month through May 2021. On-Demand Radiology for the Non-Radiologist | The Lumbar Spine On-Demand through December 17 Instructor: Beverly Harger, DC, DACBR Women’s Health …

Logan Partners with St. Louis County Public Health for Integrated Chiropractic Care

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 in Clinics in Community & Events in Health Care

Logan University is proud to announce an agreement with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health to help advance the health of those living in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Beginning in January 2021, Logan Doctors of Chiropractic will work closely with the Center’s team of health care providers to deliver chiropractic care to patients at the County’s John C. Murphy Health Center located at 6121 N. Hanley Road in Berkeley, Missouri. The partnership is made possible from the expansion of the Gateway to Better Health Program through the leadership of the Regional Health Commission. “The County Department of …

How to Become a Chiropractor

Posted on November 20, 2020May 7, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Health Care in Students

Through their care, Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) can improve patients’ health, performance and quality of life naturally and non-invasively—without the use of prescription drugs. As public interest in drug-free pain management grows, chiropractors have become integral members of a patient’s care team. In fact, according to Forbes, there will be a 12% increase in demand for chiropractors from 2016-2026—faster than the average growth for all occupations. Whether you want to own a private practice or work in a clinical setting with other health professionals, as a chiropractor you can tailor your career to your interests and build a life that’s …