Northeast College Expands Chiropractic Education With Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Technology
New ultrasound machines enhance hands-on learning in the Doctor of Chiropractic program, reinforcing the College’s commitment to tradition and technology.
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Northeast College of Health Sciences has added advanced musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound machines to its Integrated Learning Spaces and campus health centers, strengthening both chiropractic education and patient care while reinforcing the College’s long-standing commitment to blending tradition with innovation.
The new MSK-dedicated ultrasound units will be used across the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) curriculum and Northeast’s out-patient clinic system, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with the same technology they will use in real-world practice. The systems provide real-time imaging of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, giving students and clinicians immediate visual insight to complement traditional palpation and assessment.
Integrating MSK ultrasound into both academic and clinical settings enhances diagnostic confidence, supports more precise treatment planning, and improves the patient experience through nonradiation, point-of-care imaging. Patients benefit from clearer explanations of their conditions, while students develop stronger clinical judgment and confidence before entering professional practice.
“Integrating MSK-specific ultrasound into our curriculum directly supports academic excellence,” said Dr. Eugene Spilker, assistant vice president for chiropractic. “Because students are learning on MSK-dedicated machines that they will also use in our health centers and eventually their own practices, they gain sharper clinical judgment, more precise treatment planning and greater confidence. This powerfully advances our curriculum, our clinical practices and our graduates’ readiness.”
The technology also aligns with growing interest in sports-related care and human performance. MSK ultrasound is increasingly used in sports and active-care settings to assess movement, guide care and monitor tissue response in real time, making it a valuable skill set for future chiropractors working with athletes and physically active populations.
“Our investment in MSK ultrasound gives students practice-ready proficiency they will use to improve patient care and outcomes,” said Michael Mestan, president of Northeast College. “This investment fully aligns with our mission to elevate evidence-informed, hands-on health care. It strengthens our students, advances the profession and helps define the future of chiropractic education.”
In addition to student instruction, Northeast College plans to roll out continuing education seminars in MSK ultrasound for practicing doctors of chiropractic. These offerings will provide alumni and clinicians with the opportunity to build skills in a modality that was not widely available during earlier chiropractic training.
As the College continues to invest in modern learning environments and clinical tools, MSK ultrasound represents another example of how Northeast College honors its chiropractic foundations while preparing graduates and practitioners for the evolving demands of contemporary health care.