This is a free sample of the type of newsletter you would get as a member of chiro-connect.com (membership is FREE). Keep reading to find out how much pressure is needed to cut off the blood supply to a nerve! Clinical Tip: How often have you seen a spina bifida occulta at L5 and called it a normal variant? It turns out that research has shown a spina bifida at L5 increases the risk of disc herniation at that level. That means that in your report of findings you should be explaining the patients congenital increased risk factor, and the benefits of proactive spinal hygiene, especially regular chiropractic adjustments ‚ even after their current condition is handled. If you need more information on how to implement this info, contact me at drjoe@chiro-connect.com . I also encourage you to visit the web site ( http://www.chiro- connect.com) and link to the Latest News and Research. Administrative Tip: Have you ever felt like you weren¼t quite training your staff like you used to? The solution is to automate it as much as possible. I have two tools that may help. First, if you download all the Administrative Tools from my web site ( www.chiro-connect.com then link to Success Tools), you will get a checklist of Basic Chiropractic Assistant skills. This is used as a training and testing agenda. This way nothing is left out. You can add or subtract items from your own word processor. I also have a new CD-ROM with audio training sessions covering such topics as chiropractic history, core values/mission, attitude of service, who should see a chiropractor (how to refer), financial policy, personal injury, marketing, phone skills, and more. The price is $29. To order call 704-844-6993 or e-mail me at mailto:drjoe@chiro-connect.com . Marketing Tip: Can each of your staff answer this question: „What does a chiropractor do?¾ If not- they need training because you are missing out on potential referrals. E-mail me if you need more info at drjoe@chiro-connect.com . Associate Tip: Have you considered having your associate come to work and then work out the contract afterward? If so- think twice. In some states any future non-compete clauses will be invalid if the employee has already started work in the office. Check your state laws. I recommend my Successful Associate Program as a way to be sure all aspects of the relationship are discussed in advance. You can't think of it all, so use my system as a checklist and increase the odds of success. NOTE: You can list any positions you are wanting to fill, list a practice for sale, or find a preceptor all for free on www.chiro-connect.com . Currently: Doctors needing an associate 16 Need Preceptor 5 Doctor wanting to associate 5 Want to do preceptor 2 NOTE: Practice for Sale in New Jersey New listing!! Located in health club!! Research Update: A large database of research on all aspects of spinal dysfunction, nerve interference, muscle pathology, and much more can be accessed with your FREE membership from our home page at http://www.chiro- connect.com/ . Simply choose the RESEARCH link at the bottom of the home page. Comments from the last newsletter: Who are you and what is Clarus Consulting? Find the answer on the home page at www.chiro-connect.com and choose the „Latest News and Research¾ link. How much pressure to disturb blood flow to a nerve? Answer: taken from research archives on www.chiro-connect.com 41. "The Effects of Compression on the Physiology of Nerve Roots", Rydevik, MD, JMPT, Vol. 15, #1 , 1992. Arterial occlusion (nerve root) occurred at or near mean arterial pressure. Venous blood flow stopped at 5 - 10 mmHg. Until next time... Clearly, Dr. Joe Siragusa Clarus Consulting and http://www.chiro-connect.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ -- You have received this email because you have the potential to benefit from membership at www.chiro-connect.com. If you do not wish to recieve future mailings, you can opt-out of them by replying with „unsubscribe¾ in the subject field. Dr. Joe Siragusa Clarus Consulting mailto:drjoe@chiro-connect.com http://www.chiro-connect.com/ Monroe Chiropractic mailto:drjoe@monroechiro.com http://www.monroechiro.com/