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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

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It falls within the realm of chiropractors' responsibilities to not only inform patients about the potential risks associated with falling but also to conduct comprehensive assessments and provide targeted interventions to prevent future falls. 2011 Jan 1;92:68-75. Evaluation of the Proprioceptive and Visual Systems 3. 2001;16:783-792.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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1) However, in the presence of any joint pathology, patients will often develop compensatory movement patterns in everyday life and athletic activity or sacrifice one injured tissue for another until performance decreases or pain increases to an unacceptable level. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Am J Sports Med 2013;41(2): 444–60.

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The Power of Maintenance Care: Benefits of Regular Adjustments

Watkins Family Chiropractic

Preventing Pain and Injury: One of the primary benefits of maintenance care is its ability to prevent pain and injury. Regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain proper spinal alignment and joint mobility, reducing the risk of strain or sprain on the muscles and ligaments. Sources: Senna, M. Machaly, S. A., & Sadek, A.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. 2011 Feb;110(2):382-8. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2011. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30) Chanliongo PM.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Chiropractors are also able to provide lifestyle counselling about nutrition, fitness and ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe rehabilitative stretches and exercises, among others that may be useful in managing or preventing a variety of health conditions. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt.