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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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1] AMI involves inhibition of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) muscle and extension deficits due to hamstring contracture, which can lead to patella baja, a condition where the patella is below its normal position, resulting in a hard endpoint when extending the leg. References Accessed September 30, 2024 Freychet B, et al.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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Quick Tutorial : Neurodynamics 101: What You Need to Know in 90 Seconds Chiropractors know all too well the impact of poor neurodynamics on musculoskeletal health. Immediate effects of neurodynamic sliding versus muscle stretching on hamstring flexibility in subjects with short hamstring syndrome. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

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Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

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The patient was considered a stage 3 AMI when he began therapy and by April 2024 was still hitting a rigid endpoint approximately 20 degrees from full extension. Accessed June 10, 2024. emFieldPro High Energy Inductive Therapy (HEIT) device manufactured by Zimmer MedizinSystems. Accessed June 10, 2024. Accessed June 10, 2024.