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Greetings DCs! Spring has sprung!!! With
that in mind, we thought
it was
appropriate to keep with some seasonal appropriate articles with you. If you have
anything you would like to share please send us and email and
we’ll try to include that in one of our upcoming newsletters. Our email
is info@quick-charts.com. In this month’s
issue you will find: ·
May
is correct posture month ·
How
to “Ace” a talk to golfers Thank you!
May is Correct Posture Month. In a May 6, 2004 Yahoo news release is a story from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) proclaiming May as Correct Posture Month. The article notes that a new study published in the journal 'Spine' revealed an urgent need for health promotion programs to increase awareness and reduce risks in the school environment, such as heavy backpacks, desks and chairs that don't fit their users, and an absence of physical activity during recess. During Correct Posture Month, the ACA is urging school administrators, teachers, and parents' organizations to more closely examine these unexpected dangers lurking in our schools. Parents and schools need to become more aware of the risks associated with heavy backpacks, improper computer ergonomics and physical inactivity. The article listed a series of recommendations related to posture in several different categories. These are:
The release noted that
young children are
suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and
the use of
overweight backpacks is a contributing factor. The release also noted
that at
least 70 percent of The release also recommends chiropractic care for children. They note that a doctor of chiropractic can offer advice on lifestyle changes to keep children fit and healthy. Click
here for the entire article.
The above is the advice from the Colorado Chiropractic Association (CCA) and appeared as a PRNewswire release on May 27, 2004. The article starts out by noting that bending, reaching, and digging in the garden can provide a great workout, but if you're not careful you can get hurt. The article suggests that a warm-up and cool-down period is just as important for gardening activities as it is for sports. The CCA also recommends stretching before engaging in gardening. They also recommend that if you feel aches and pains from gardening, and the pain persists, consider visiting a doctor of chiropractic. The article gives several tips for stretching that should be done before gardening.
Click
here for the entire article. How to
‘ace’ a talk
to golfers How
many golf courses are in
your community? More than 25 million people enjoy the game of golf in
the Some
areas of the country have
dozens of courses. Each of
those golf courses
offers an opportunity to put on a golf-injury protection “clinic,” and
in the
course of your presentation, attract golfers to your practice. To see
an outline and script of
what you can talk about to those golfers, find the rest of this article
at Chiropractic
Economics. Listen
For Success by
Perry Nickelston, DC Dale Carnegie, author
of How to Win Friends and
Influence People,
wrote, “You can make more friends in two weeks by becoming a good
listener than
you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” Carnegie recognized
that people who are
self-absorbed and talk about themselves all the time rarely develop
strong
relationships with others. Your success as a doctor, business person,
and
entrepreneur depends on your ability to establish relationships. It is
essential you understand the importance of listening and develop this
skill to
maximize the impact of your communication style. Successful people
understand the value of
becoming a good listener. To be a good listener, you have to want to
hear. But
you also need some skills to help you. There are five
strategies to help you become
a better listener. For
the full article, please
visit Chiro
Economics.
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