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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

For instance, a 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the ability to complete a simple 10-second one-legged stance test was a predictor of all-cause mortality​. Collaborate with other healthcare providers: Fall prevention often requires a multidisciplinary approach. 21 June 2022. Br J Sports Med.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an update?

Chiropractic Economics

For instance, a 2022 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found the ability to complete a simple 10-second one-legged stance test was a predictor of all-cause mortality​. Collaborate with other healthcare providers: Fall prevention often requires a multidisciplinary approach. 21 June 2022. Br J Sports Med.

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What’s your back age? Take the Back Health Calculator Test

Chiropractic Economics

1 Between 60% – 80% of British people suffer from back pain within their lifetime, and with sedentary lifestyles becoming more prevalent, it’s no surprise MSK-related conditions are becoming increasingly common for DCs and other healthcare professionals to treat.

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Northeast College prepares students for sports chiropractic careers

Chiropractic Economics

Athletes increasingly rely on teams of healthcare professionals, including doctors of chiropractic and nutrition experts, to maintain optimal health, and achieve peak performance and recover from injuries. “DCs provide a whole-body, proactive approach to healthcare.

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Letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists, nutritionists and mental health experts, to provide comprehensive, whole-person care is rising in popularity. 2022:30(10). This approach addresses the physical aspects of health as wella as nutritional and mental well-being. link] Bronfort G, et al.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Proper warm-ups, form techniques, and appropriate equipment can significantly reduce the risks of injury, but accidents and underlying conditions can still lead to issues requiring treatment from healthcare professionals. Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023.

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Tips for communicating with patients with limited English proficiency

Chiropractic Economics

speak a language other than English at home according to the 2022 Census Bureau report , nearly tripling from four decades ago. This fluency can help reduce miscommunication, also enabling healthcare professionals to better educate their patients about their care plan and adequately answer questions they may have.

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