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I keep seeing the DRX 9000 advertised.
I do agree, that traction is valid.
Also, if one were to check EBay, there are many many
DRX 9000's for sale.
At $100,000 a "pop", I see some slick marketing by the chiros.
Also, some "canned" DRX 9000 scripts. clickl here:
http://coopermarketing.net/
However, if the DRX 9000 is sooo great, why aren't more PT'sand M.D.'s recommending this therapy??
Dear Scott,
The Drx 9000 is nothing more than directional traction delivered at a computer generated rate, rhythm, and amplitude. There are many units on the market that do the same thing and are as equally effective. (Accuspina, Lordex, Spinal Aid, and Chatanooga area few)
Bottom line is that the DRX units are overpriced, and most of the other ones are as well. This technology has been around for years, and these units shouldn't be sold to doctors for the 6 figure price tags (I was quoted $125,000 for a new one and said no way). The Chattanooga unit can be purchased brand new for $10,000 and works just fine...it just doesn't come with all the fancy marketing and it doesn't look like a space ship in your office.
The slick marketing claims are actually the product of the DRX 9000 company (axiom worldwide), and they advocate charging the patient up $6000 for a treatment program (which should include rehab as well)...way too much in my opinion...$2000-$3000 is more appropriate. But when you spend over $100,000 on a machine you have no choice. The reason you don't see much PT or MD advocacy about it is because they mostly aren't familiar with the technology and they don't own the machines. (not to mention it takes patients away from their businesses)
We utilize a Lordex machine for decompression type cases, and get great results, but everybody doesn't need to be on it!! Most of our cases are from MD referral, and we don't advertise the machine at all...only traditional chiropractic care, and spinal rehab. I appreciate your concern about this, and so do many chiropractic state associations. Many have set limits on what you can advertise and what claims can be made about the effectiveness of the device.
Good question Scott...I recommend you ask some others about it here on Allexperts and get a few more opinions.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
www.suncoasthealthcare.net
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
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I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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