ON Chiropractic Spring 2016 | Page 5

ON Chiropractic When life takes a sudden turn and we’re up against unforeseen obstacles, it’s the people supporting us who can make the difference between success and despair. A ..guide can make all the difference, especially if they’ve walked this path ..before. They can also support you along the way. They can reassure ...you that there is an end in sight and that you can make it. The best guides walk the path with you, no matter how long the journey is. Chiropractors are trusted guides for their patients as they work to achieve their health and wellness goals. Our feature on Behaviour Change with Brief Action Planning will give you a new technique for helping patients find their own motivation to make positive lifestyle changes. By helping your patients overcome their hesitations, you can help them unlock a healthier, more active future. Sometimes chiropractors need guidance too. You’ve Been Served covers a topic that might keep you up at night. Being sued by a patient can be incredibly difficult. You question yourself. You fear losing everything you’ve worked for. Luckily, chiropractors have the CCPA on their side. The CCPA is a protective association that will get to work at the first sign of trouble and will stick by you throughout a lawsuit. As chiropractors, the CCPA knows how important your practice is to you and they will do everything in their power to protect and support you and your profession. The CCPA offers additional guidance in our department on Protecting Your Practice: Record Keeping and Informed Consent. These best practices can be part of your first line of defense. Finally, Dr. Shawn Thistle of RRS Education takes us on a tour of the hip joint and how it can be addressed with manual techniques and exercises in Spine Sparing Hip Exercises. We're here for you. www.chiropractic.on.ca 5