More than 100 speakers discussed topics relevant not only to the research arena, but also to education and clinical practice. In an effort to prepare for the future of the profession, a variety of questions were addressed at this year’s conference. Is there a place for chiropractic within the emerging health care system? Should health promotion, disease prevention and wellness be incorporated into chiropractic programs? Can we improve spine care for older adults in the health care reform movement? These were just some of the issues taken on at the conference, in addition to the presentation of current research.

Clevelanders attending the ACC-RAC conference were Dr. Paul Barlett, Dr. Jason Bartlett, Dr. Julia Bartlett, Dr. Charles Blum, Dr. Ashley Cleveland, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, Dr. Jill Davis, Dr. Robert Moore, Dr. Mark Pfefer, Dr. Dan Redwood, Dr. Erin Stubblefield, Dr. Richard Strunk and Dr. Jon Wilson.

A research gathering yields an abundance of productive information. The efforts of all the presenters advance the profession, but it’s particularly appealing when members of your team are sharing those advancements.

“It was very exciting to see our presenters from Cleveland, and to present our poster presentations during the conference,” Strunk said. “There were so many good talks to hear, especially the ones on evidence-based practice and the Rapid Response Team of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters. It was great to see how this group uses the research for the benefit of everyday practitioners.”

Strunk went on to say that he is looking forward to utilizing what he learned, saying he wants to apply the new information he gathered in his classes and future research projects.

Dr. Erin Stubblefield attended ACC-RAC for the first time, and found it to be a valuable experience. She had great interest in Pfefer’s presentation because it pertained to a study conducted on campus. She praised the efforts of those involved, saying it was good to see Cleveland represented so well.

“I enjoyed watching the presentation by Dr. Pfefer; he discussed the D-64 study that we’ve been conducting in our outpatient clinic,” Stubblefield said. “It was nice to see all of the hard work the students and clinicians have done be presented to other colleges and to other members of the profession.”

Stubblefield found value in other aspects of the conference as well, as some of the offerings had the potential to be of assistance to Cleveland students. In that way, information gleaned from the research efforts will continue to make an impact among the next group of researchers and practitioners who are currently in the classroom working toward their degree.

“Our profession is changing and growing, and events like ACC/RAC give educators the tools they need to grow with the profession,” Stubblefield said.

Those who presented findings at ACC-RAC 2013 were: Blum, Pfefer, Strunk and Wilson. Dr. Stephan Cooper, and students Derrick Dube and Curtis Fletcher also made contributions but were unable to attend.

Workshops:

Incorporating current standards for health promotion, disease prevention and wellness into chiropractic programs. – Dr. Dan Redwood et. al.

Poster Sessions:

Knowledge of assessment and management of headaches: a survey of chiropractic interns – Dr. Mark Pfefer, Dr. Stephan Cooper, Dr. Jon Wilson, Derrick Dube and Dr. Richard Strunk

Pregnancy, sacroiliac joint laxity, and the SOT category two pelvic distortion: a case series – Dr. Charles Blum et. al.

The effects of multimodal chiropractic care on pain and disability in a patient diagnosed with benign joint hypermobility syndrome and chronic pain: a case report – Dr. Richard Strunk, Dr. Mark Pfefer and Curtis Fletcher.

A survey of current attitudes among chiropractic students and clinical faculty – Dr. Jon Wilson, Dr. Mark Pfefer, Dr. Stephan Cooper and Dr.Richard Strunk

Platform Sessions:

The correlation of the arm-fossa test with other sacroiliac findings: a feasibility study – Dr. Charles Blum et. al.

Long-term study of chiropractic care for older adults: a report on feasibility and baseline characteristics – Dr. Mark Pfefer, Dr. Richard Strunk, Dr. Stephan Cooper and Derrick Dube.