Comments on: Newly Published Study Confirms That “Maintenance Care” Delivers!

By: Troy Holder, D.C.

Troy Holder, D.C. — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:17:39 +0000

Frank,
I like the way you approach bridging that gap. We take a similar approach in our office. The choice is always the patient’s. However, we do feel they should be informed that they can continue to improve or maintain what they have accomplished by checking back once every month or two (depending on their lifestyle, occupation, etc.). And now, there are some research studies which help support that. It’s fantastic.
-Troy

By: Sere

Sere — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:29:57 +0000

It is also best to have periodic checkups to avoid any worse case in the future.

By: Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:10:00 +0000

As a Medically-biased Chiropractor, I love to read this. Now I have more ammo to support the MC plans I have been somewhat reluctant to “push” on my patients.

RESPONSE from Frank

I hope it’s not a push, but merely a sharing of the fact that people who receive periodic checkups have much lower incidence of relapse.

When patients become asymptomatic, I tell them:

“We’re at that point in your care where you have to make a decision

Currently you are out of pain, so you have the choice to save your money, and wait until it starts hurting again before you return for care. That could be in days, weeks, or months…no one can predict that.

My recommendation is that we reduce the frequency of your visits, while we continue to remodel those tissues (like wearing braces on your teeth) to reduce the risk of it coming back.

What would you like to do?”

By: Frank M. Painter, D.C.

Frank M. Painter, D.C. — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:56:05 +0000

Hi Derek We have published materials on that topic previously: Chiropractic Reaches Consensus On Terminology For Stages Of Care I believe the point of this article was to counter Medicare's aversion to the term "maintenance" as being something unnecessary, or unworthy of remuneration.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:31:32 +0000

I liked that you put the term maintenance in quotes. I’m with the group that prefers “chronic/recurrent” care. Terms aside, I’m glad to see more research that supports it.

By: Lloyd's St. George Chiropractic Clinic

Lloyd's St. George Chiropractic Clinic — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:49:43 +0000

Cool Study.

Our friend Dr. Andre Brussard did a little video talking more about this study. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqhKqzLpmoo

I hate to admit this, but this study helps me out tremendously because it give me more confidence to recommend ongoing care for my own patients. It gives me certainty with my care plans.

Todd

By: Birmingham Chiropractor

Birmingham Chiropractor — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:04:01 +0000

Our Maintenance patients have the greatest results, and have better over all wellness.

RESPONSE from Frank Birmingham, That's been my experience too. Can you tell us more? Exactly what do YOU mean by "better over all wellness"? What have your patients told you? What have you seen firsthand? Inquiring minds want to know!

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