Chiropractic BioPhysics Podcast (Audio Only)

Chiropractors: Are You Just Adjusting… or Are You Advancing the Profession?

“I’m excited, but I’m tired.”
That’s the reality of doctors committed to growth.Traveling. Studying. Training. Leveling up.
Because elevating chiropractic takes work.
This week on the podcast, Dr. Deed Harrison, Dr. Joe Ferrantelli, and Dr. Jason Jaeger break down what’s happening inside the CBP® community — and why the future of chiropractic education is evolving rapidly.
Here’s what you need to know:
The CBP Hands-On Workshop delivers real-world, technique-driven, practical training.
The CBP Diplomate Program is not a weekend certificate — it’s a comprehensive, structured educational pathway.
It includes substantial peer-reviewed research and systematic reviews.
It’s designed for depth, mastery, and clinical confidence — not surface-level CE credits.
Networking at events like Parker Seminars connects you with leaders shaping the profession.
The future of chiropractic education includes stronger online components — while preserving essential hands-on mastery.
If we want higher standards in chiropractic…If we want credibility in healthcare…If we want research-backed spinal correction protocols that withstand scrutiny…
Education must evolve.
That’s exactly what CBP is doing.
Diplomate status matters.
Research matters.
Community matters.
“It’s one of my favorite events to do.” — because when chiropractors gather to learn, the profession moves forward.
If you’re serious about:• Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP)• Evidence-based spine correction• Raising your clinical authority• Contributing to a stronger chiropractic community
This is your invitation.
Tag a chiropractor who needs to hear this.
Share this with your team.
Get involved in the next CBP workshop or diplomate track.
The future of chiropractic won’t build itself.

Chiropractic on the World Stage: WFC, X-Ray Rights & The Fight for Our Future”

In this powerful and candid episode of the Chiropractic Biophysics Podcast, Dr. Joe Ferrantelli and Dr. Jason Jaeger sit down with Dr. John Maltby — Secretary General of the World Federation of Chiropractic — to unpack the real story behind chiropractic’s global expansion, regulatory battles, and cultural authority. From Rwanda to China, discover how the WFC is helping chiropractors gain legal recognition in countries where doctors still risk arrest for practicing. This conversation cuts through misinformation about the WHO, internal profession conflicts, and what truly matters: making chiropractic accessible to all people, in all nations.
The episode also tackles one of the hottest topics in the profession — X-ray rights. A recent survey of over 3,600 practicing U.S. chiropractors reveals that 92% see value in radiographs beyond pathology, and nearly 99% believe they pose minimal risk. As debates intensify about scope, regulation, and the profession’s future, this episode challenges chiropractors to unite, elevate standards, and focus on what truly advances chiropractic worldwide.

Big Changes to NBCE Exams: What Chiropractors Need to Know

What’s changing at NBCE, why it’s changing, and how it impacts students and the profession.
In this episode of the Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) Seminars Podcast, Dr. Deed Harrison is joined by Dr. Jason Jaeger and Dr. Joe Ferrantelli for a timely discussion on major updates to NBCE testing, especially changes to the Part IV examination, and what these changes may mean for chiropractic students, new graduates, educators, and the profession at large.
Dr. Jaeger (NBCE leadership; state regulatory board experience; ICA and WFC involvement) explains the “why” behind modernization efforts—covering centralized testing, exam integrity, improved reliability, and how increased testing availability can help graduates enter practice sooner.
Topics covered:
Why NBCE is moving toward centralized Part IV testing
Part IV updates: format changes, improved grading consistency, and a more real-world clinical feel
Student impact: more frequent testing opportunities and potentially shorter delays to licensure
The role of boards: public protection, competency assessment, and stakeholder input
Professional Cooperation: reducing noise and focusing on constructive progress
Research spotlight: a new CBP paper in the Journal of Clinical Medicine comparing first-episode acute low back pain patients to matched controls using sophisticated sagittal plane analysis
Featured doctors:
Dr. Deed Harrison
Dr. Jason Jaeger
Dr. Joe Ferrantelli
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Thoracic Research Update - You asked for it!

Well all of you asked for research, you got it!  Join Drs. Deed, Joe & Fred as we review another research project and its implications for chiropractic practice.  This podcast is thoracic focused, enjoy!
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CBP Annual Post Show

In this episode, Drs. Deed, Fred and Joe discuss highlights from this weekend's CBP Annual Convention in Nashville, TN.

CBP Annual Preview and More!

In this episode, we are gearing up for what will be an amazing CBP Annual Conference.  Get of glipse what is coming next week.

Kyphotic Posture leads to Mortality and Loss of Independance

In this episode, Drs. Deed, Joe & Fred are back to review and give their chiropractic perspective on a recent paper: Association of kyphotic posture with loss of independence and mortality in a community-based prospective cohort study: the Locomotive Syndrome and Health Outcomes in Aizu Cohort Study (LOHAS)
Research Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35361638/