Technique Toolbox Continued from Page 12 CLASSIC THOMPSON TECHNIQUE – UPPER bOOT SUbLUXATION CORRECTION (Picture 6) • Patient: Supine. Picture 6: Classic Thompson correction for an upper boot subluxation. Pelvic piece is activated, pubic bone is contacted, thrusting SI and slightly AP. • Doctor: On involved side. • Table: Pelvic piece in the ready position. • Contact: Gentle “knife-edge” on area of blowout. • Stabilization: Anatomical snuffbox of contact hand. • LOC: S-I predominantly, slight A-P to initiate the drop piece. Repeat 3 times. As you can see, understanding bio- mechanics can be the difference between adjusting the proper subluxation and causing a greater problem. By using the Thompson analysis and correction, the proper biomechanics were assessed, and the proper adjustment was applied. If you would like to learn more about the Thompson Technique, please go to www. thompsonchiropractictechnique.com Until next time … adjust with confidence! • ACAC CELEbRATES THE PROFESSION’S COMMON PURPOSE On November 7 and 8, the Alberta College and Associa- tion of Chiropractors (ACAC) welcomed approximately 200 DCs to the Rimrock Hotel in Banff, Alberta, for its annual convention and AGM, this year titled “Celebrating our Common Purpose.” profession’s quest to move forward. He said members of the profession worldwide should never forget their responsi- bility to carry chiropractic into the future as an integral part of health care. Such a “tough act to follow” as Reikeman called for a speak- Left to right: Tanisha Tetz, communications manager; Deb Manz, CEO; Debra-Lynn Clouthier, adminis- tration manager; Jacqueline Zohar, accounts; Nicole Nytchay, communications The conference offered two days of informative and thought-provoking sessions as well as ample opportunities to network with other DCs and representatives from various in- dustries and services that support the profession. First-class speakers, Guy Reikeman and Gerard Clum On Saturday, November 7, the sessions were powered by Dr. Guy Reikeman, president of Life University School of Chiro- practic in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Reikeman discussed necessary components of the doctor/patient relationship and strategies for ensuring that chiropractic not only survives our current hy- per-dynamic global society but emerges as a thought leader in those areas where the profession has cultivated its vision and purpose. He encouraged his audience to remember that the bottom line for these efforts is to benefit the individual patients who seek out chiropractic. Reikeman discussed the roles of the various chiropractic educational institutions, colleges and associations in the 16 • Canadian ChiropraCtor | dECEMBEr 2009 er the calibre of Dr. Gerard Clum – immediate past-president of the World Federation of Chiropractic and current president of Life Chiropractic College West – to lead the sessions on Sunday, November 8. Dr. Clum brought together global, na- tional, provincial and local elements to frame the development and current state of chiropractic research, education, practice, role in politics and payment trends into a cohesive and highly relevant picture. Clum’s assessment of the profession’s needs in our current world health-caremilieu was as frank as it was inspirational, calling on chiropractors to be vigilant and not indifferent to the developments that impact the profession and to act as ambassadors for mutual growth and forward vision in health care. He also reminded DCs that they can only achieve this by pursuing unified attention aligned along a col- lective purpose. Deserved recognition Conference sessions were interspersed with tributes to sev- eral Alberta chiropractors in recognition of their perseverance throughout decades of practice in an ever-changing Canadian and global milieu. For notable work and accomplishments that have honoured the vision of the chiropractic profession, Dr. Jeff Warren was awarded the distinction of ACAC’s Chiropractor of the Year. Finally, organizers of the event were named and recognized for their hard work in ensuring that this venue for chiropractic collaboration continues to be informative, relevant and fun! ACAC and beyond The ACAC also took the opportunity of a gathered audience to remind DCs of the Canadian Chiropractic Association’s Na- tional Convention 2010, to be held from November 11-13, 2010 in Toronto. For more information on this, DCs are asked to visit www.chiroconvention.com. For more information on the Alberta College and Associa- tion of Chiropractors, please visit www.albertachiro.com. www.canadianchiropractor.ca news
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