your clinic name here quality chiropractic services since xxxxx
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Your Clinic Name Here
Quality Chiropractic Services Since xxxxx
Mission Statement
“Develop a mission statement and place it here”
Our Office Guarantee…… is simple and reflects the integrity of our
staff:
Place your office guarantee here.
Dr. xxxxxxxxx
Where To Find Us
• Clinic name and address
• Phone: (xxx)-xxx-xxxx
• Fax: (xxx)-xxx-xxxx
• Email: address
• Website: address
Office Hours
Monday xxx to xxx
Tuesday xxx to xxx Wednesday xxx to xxx Thursday xxx to xxx Friday xxx to xxx
Saturday xxx to xxx
*The office closes daily from xxxx to xxxx
Our Doctors and Staff:
• Your name here-picture
Clinic Director
• Associates name/picture
• Associates name/picture
Your name here
• List your accoplishments, appointments, awards, etc.
Name
• List accomplishments
Name
• List accomplishments• As a female, Dr. xxxxxx is sought out by many patients for her
soft touch and gentle hands.
Our incredible staff…
• xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Office manager• xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Front office• xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Front office• xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Financial Dept• xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Financial Dept
also:• xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Insurance • xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Filing
Massage Therapist
xxxxxxxxxxx, MT• xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx School of Massage• In practice since xxxxxxx • Certified Reflexologist• Utilizes trigger point, classic Swedish, and deep
tissue massage.• Both therapeutic and relaxation massage available.• By Appointment only.
What Do We Treat ?
• Our doctors specialize in the evaluation and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
• We excel in the treatment of low back pain, neck pain, and headaches, including disc injury, and soft tissue injury secondary to Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions (LOSRIC).
• Virtually 100% of what we treat is of a musculoskeletal origin and responds very well to conservative chiropractic care.
Commonly Treated Conditions
• Neck pain, arm pain, and headache• Low back and/or leg pain including HNP/radiculopathy
(usually treated conservatively with flexion-distraction)• Extremity sprain/strain• Carpal/Tarsal Tunnel Syndromes• Facet syndrome, myofascial pain disorders, fibromyalgia
(MD/DC approach preferred)• Scoliosis evaluation
Spinal Manipulation/Therapy
• The mode of treatment most often used in a Chiropractic setting is spinal manipulation, a safe and effective approach.
(copies of specific literature can be provided upon request).
• Therapy modalities are administered when pain, spasm and inflammation are present.
• Exercises are given to virtually every patient.
• Activities of Daily Living are discussed with each patient, in addition to nutritional issues when appropriate or requested.
Therapy Modalities
1. High volt: electric muscle stimulation 2. Interferrential Current3. Intersegmental Traction4. Hot and Cold packs5. TENS: In advanced or permanent
cases
Patients requiring more extensive therapy are referred to local Physical Therapy centers.
Safety Issues
• Careful patient screening determines
appropriate services:
– Specific spinal adjustments/manipulation– Exercise and/or rehab– Therapeutic modalities– Nutritional recommendations
• If a potential risk is identified, the patient is sent back to the referring physician for further diagnostic tests or alternative treatment options.
• Patient safety is always a concern.
Liability
• Our doctors follow very strict guidelines to ensure appropriate treatment and patient safety.
• Liability associated with spinal manipulation is very low.
The average D.C. pays a mere $1,400 per year in malpractice premiums
Rehabilitation
• We offer low-tech, highly effective rehabilitation services (Nautilus, therabands, exercise balls, wobble boards, stretching classes, etc.) in addition to spinal manipulation, to those patients who require additional stretching and strengthening.
• A doctor or therapist supervises all rehab and closely monitors patient progress.
Treatment Guidelines
Our office adheres to stringent nationally accepted guidelines. In general, if a patient does not respond with 2-4 weeks of care, treatment is terminated and other factors are considered.
Typical Treatment Strategy
• 2 weeks initially, followed by re-evaluation.• If improvement noted, treatment continues.• If no improvement, change treatment for
two weeks, and re-evaluate.• Referral back to PCP/Specialist if
improvement unsatisfactory at any point.
Manipulation Contraindications
• Advancing neurological deficits
• Joint infection
• Fracture
• Joint instability
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Tumor
• Abnormal provocative maneuver (History of
CVA)
• High risk pregnancy
Exploring The Myths:
Myth:
Chiropractors do not advocate the use of medication or surgery.
Reality:
• Our office works closely with and receives referrals from area medical physicians.
• We maintain an extensive list of physicians to whom we refer.
• By providing treatment options, including medication when necessary, we are confident we can better serve our patients.
How Much is Enough?
Myth:
“Once a patient begins care, they have to keep going the rest of their life.”
Reality:
• If that were true, we would never have room for new patients.
• The majority of patients consult our office, get treated, get well, and are released from care… period.
What about Wellness Care?• Once the condition has resolved or reaches the
point of maximum therapeutic recovery, the patient is released PRN and/or instructed to return to a Primary Care Physician.
• A patient who chooses wellness care receives instruction about the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, as well as the need to utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach. No type of physician does it all! Chiropractic is but one spoke in the wheel of health
• Chronic pain: According to the professional literature, singular treatment interventions are doomed for failure. MDs should be referring to DCs, and DCs should be referring to MDs. It’s the right thing to do!!
Education/Training/SkillMyth: “Chiropractors have limited education.”
Reality:
• Chiropractors complete 4 years of undergraduate studies, 4 years of study at an accredited chiropractic college with heavy emphasis on neuromusculoskeletal dx and tx.
• Chiropractors pass stringent national and state board examinations.
• Chiropractors complete a minimum of 24 hours of yearly Continuing Education requirements.
• Many Chiropractors complete post-graduate specialties.
• Dr. xxxxxxxxxxxxx possess sub-specialty certifications in both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Why Refer Patients To A Chiropractor?
• If your patient is not responding to traditional medical care, a referral to a chiropractor is often an appropriateand effective alternative. Patients appreciate your willingness to consider other options.
• The types of cases which often frustrate medical physiciansare the very types of cases most commonly treated by DCs. Lower Back Pain, leg pain, neck pain, and headaches are the most common conditions treated in a chiropractic office.
• Chiropractic manipulative techniques and rehab arealso very effective for extremity injury.
Why Refer To “your clinic name here” ?
We treat patients only for the condition(s) related to the referral - when we believe we can help.
We provide regular brief written reports of the patient’s progress and response to care.
Once a patient attains maximal therapeutic benefit, we DISCHARGE the patient.
We work to build Trust and Communication
The xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx has been a respected name in xxxxxxxxxx for over xx years.
Contact Us…
• Call us with your questions regarding chiropractic, our
office, or the appropriateness of CMT. Drs. xxxxxxxx,
xxxxxxxxx, and xxxxxx along with the rest of the staff,
stand ready to serve. Our goal is to exceed each patient’s expectations for care.
Our desire is for each patient to report a pleasant and successful experience in this office.
Office: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Website: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thank You!
To those of you who regularly refer to our office we say “Thank you”! No greater compliment can be paid than the ongoing trust and confidence you place in this office through your referrals. Dr. xxxxxxxxx
We will continue to do our best to provide quality Chiropractic care to your patients. Again, thank you.
Copyright © 2012 Dr. Ronald J. Farabaugh
• No portion of this product may be copied, reprinted, or sold without the expressed written consent of
Dr. Ronald J. Farabaugh