Research

Dr. James M. Cox Demonstrates Cox® Technic at Chiropractic Grand Rounds

Dr. James M. Cox

James M. Cox, DC, DACBR, FICC, HonDLitt, FIANM(H) delivered a lecture titled “Cox® Technic: Research Leads The Way” during Logan University’s Chiropractic Grand Rounds on September 30. Organized by Norman W. Kettner, DC (’80), DACBR, FICC, dean of research and professor emeritus of Logan’s Department of Radiology, the Chiropractic Grand Rounds series gives Logan Doctor of Chiropractic students the opportunity to learn from some of the most highly respected chiropractors in the nation.

Dr. Cox explained how his own adjusting technique, the Cox® Technic flexion distraction and decompression, can be used to relieve spinal pain caused by conditions such as disc herniation, stenosis, and sprains and strains. During the presentation, audience members were

Logan Holds 15th Annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging

Logan University’s Department of Radiology held the 15th annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging on July 15. Organized by Norman W. Kettner, DC (’80), DACBR, FICC, dean of research and professor emeritus of Logan’s Department of Radiology, the oration is designed to honor the contributions and achievements of Joseph W. Howe, DC, DACBR, FICC, Fellow ACCR to the education, research and practice of chiropractic radiology.

Every year, eminent speakers from the fields of radiology, clinical practice, education and research are selected to deliver the oration. Jeff King, DC, MS, director of chiropractic at the Medical College of Wisconsin in the Department of Neurosurgery, delivered this year’s oration address titled, “Cervical spine pain in the concussion patient: Discussion of the current literature.”

Following the oration, the audience had the opportunity to ask questions and observe a panel consisting of Dr. King, Patrick Battaglia, DC (’12), DACBR, Logan’s director of Health Policy and Interdisciplinary Care, and Ross Mattox, DC (’07), RMSK, instructor and lead chiropractic clinician for Logan at CareSTL Health. The panel highlighted examples of chiropractic care in an integrated clinical setting, the financial benefits of integrated care as an early intervention, putting patients at the center of their health care plans, and empowering patients through education regarding nonspecific diagnoses.

“We need to show patients it’s OK to feel frustrated and mad and to not have a specific diagnosis,” Dr. King said. “What they may need is reassurance, education and understanding.”

The Logan community mourns the loss of Dr. Howe, who passed away October 21, 2022. Turn to page 37 for more on his life and legacy.