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DC student receives sports chiropractic scholarship for his dedication to athletes’ care

Chiropractic Economics

George Zakhary, DC Student In November, George Zakhary, a doctor of chiropractic student at Southern California Health Sciences University (SCU), was awarded the 2024 Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society (PBCS) sports chiropractic scholarship, recognizing his dedication to the field of sports medicine. He received the award at the annual PBCS meeting in Naples, Florida, alongside top professionals in sports chiropractic care, a university press release noted.

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Makenna Maxymillian: Accelerated Student Finds Passion in Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Makenna Maxymillian is eager to help patients experience the benefits of chiropractic care. As a 2nd trimester Palmer Florida student, shell soon be living out her dream, and Palmers 3+1 program is helping her achieve this even quicker. “I heard about the 3+1 program when I was applying to colleges in high school. Its an accelerated program that allows me to leave my undergraduate school after earning 90 credits, and finish my bachelors degree and Doctor of Chiropractic degree in just over

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A Chiropractor’s Guide to Proper Billing: Therapeutic Exercises (97110) vs. Therapeutic Activities (97530)

ChiroUp

As a chiropractor, understanding billing nuances is crucial for compliance and reimbursement optimization. Two key CPT codes commonly used in chiropractic billing 97110 for therapeutic exercises and 97530 for therapeutic activitiesplay a significant role in your practices financial health. In this comprehensive guide, well break down these two codes, clarify their differences, and offer tips on billing and documentation to ensure proper reimbursement for these services.

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

As the global population continues to increase, more people are over 65, which presents unique challenges for the chiropractic profession. These challenges provide opportunities to develop strategies for helping these people age healthier and safer.The National Institutes of Health reports that those 65 and older will soon outnumber children under age 5.

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Fear of Movement: Shifting from Fear to Curiosity

Chiros in Motion

If youve ever experienced persistent pain, you may have found yourself experiencing a fear of movement, which can make things worse. While this is a natural response, avoiding movement for too long can lead to more challenges. Instead, a curious mindset can help you take control and rediscover movement in a positive, pain-free way. Why […] The post Fear of Movement: Shifting from Fear to Curiosity appeared first on Chiros in Motion.

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Exercising after breakfast curbs blood sugar spikes and appetite in women

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that in healthy females, a post-meal rise in blood sugar was lower if they waited until after breakfast to exercise.

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New Year Resolutions

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: It is that time of the year again. The start of a new year. This is the time of the year when people tend to make resolutions about what action steps they will take to reach their goals. One of the most common resolutions involves their health. These resolutions typically involve losing weight, exercising more, eating better, or drinking less alcohol.

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Chiropractic for Families: Benefits for Kids, Adults, and Seniors

Fisher Chiropractic

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining the health and well-being of your entire family can be a daunting task. With the increasing demands of work, school, and daily responsibilities, finding effective ways to support each family member's health is crucial. Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach that benefits people of all ages , including children, adults, and seniors.

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Find Lasting Relief from Chronic Neck Pain in Atlanta Today

Any Spine

Chronic neck pain affects countless individuals in Atlanta, often disrupting daily life and limiting movement. Did you know that over 30% of adults experience neck pain at some point? In this article, I will outline various relief options available, including medical treatments like anesthesia techniques commonly used at institutions such as Emory University, as well as alternative therapies and lifestyle modifications that can alleviate discomfort.

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Want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps—new research

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Over 330 million people currently suffer from depression worldwide, though the complexity of diagnosis and the heterogeneity of this condition mean that such a figure can only ever be a conservative estimate.

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Episode 045 – Scaling Your Practice: Insights from an Associate-Driven Leader

The Remarkable Practice

Mistakes can be costly, but theyre also where the greatest lessons are found. Dr. Eric DiMartino shares his journey from solo practitioner to CEO of an associate-driven practice, offering invaluable insights on delegation, building strong systems, and creating a high-performing team. He breaks down common pitfalls chiropractors face during the build phase and provides actionable strategies for overcoming them, including defining roles, mastering patient conversion

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What To Do When You Slip and Fall on Ice

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

As winter tightens its grip on the Midwest, it brings with it icy patches and slippery sidewalks that can turn a simple walk into a dangerous situation. Slipping on ice is a common hazard during this time of year, and the aftermath of a fall can range from mild discomfort to serious injury. Knowing what to do when you slip and fall on ice can make all the difference in how well and how quickly you recover.

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Relief is Here: Non-Surgical Back Pain Solutions in Atlanta

Any Spine

Are you struggling with persistent back pain and seeking a non-surgical way to find relief? Many residents in Atlanta face this challenge, often feeling frustrated by traditional methods that fail to provide lasting results. In this article, I will discuss the various non-surgical solutions available through chiropractic care, common types of back pain treated, and key techniques employed by chiropractors in our community.

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Can exercise ease knee pain? Here's what the research shows

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritisbut are they right?

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10 small ways to provide great customer service to patients

Physicians Practice

Providing great customer service at your medical practice boosts revenue and patient satisfaction.

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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

In this issue’s letter from the editor, Gloria N. Hall, Editor-In-Chief, presents expert’s research on longevity and healthy aging techniques. Welcome to Issue 1 of 2025, which looks inside the publics growing interest in immunity, longevity and healthy aging. As a DC, you have witnessed firsthand how a well-functioning immune system is pivotal for warding off illness as well as promoting longevity and reducing the effects of aging.

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$317,000 to Start Smart Shoulder Implant Project

Orthopedics This Week

Scripps Health researchers received a NIH $317,000 grant to create the first smart shoulder replacement implant. The post $317,000 to Start Smart Shoulder Implant Project first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Find Relief: Atlanta Chiropractors Expertly Treat Neck Pain

Any Spine

Are you one of the many individuals in Atlanta suffering from persistent neck pain? Youre not aloneneck pain affects countless people, often resulting from stress, poor posture, or injuries. In this post, I will explore the comprehensive neck pain solutions offered by Atlanta chiropractors , focusing on holistic approaches, customized treatment plans, and lifestyle tips for maintaining neck health.

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Why See a Massage Therapist in 2025

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Massage therapy is a great tool for improving your well-being in the new year. Whether youre looking for stress relief or a way to reduce pain and feel more like your old self, techniques like myofascial release, Swedish, and deep-tissue massage can be a game-changer. Heres why you should make scheduling an appointment with your massage therapist a priority in 2025.

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4 ways autonomous coding prevents claim denials at the source

Physicians Practice

Behind today's high denial rates lies a fundamental tension coding requirements grow increasingly complex as coding resources lessen.

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The characteristics of skilled leadership in practice management

Chiropractic Economics

Effective leadership at a healthcare practice entails more than just clinical skill; it also includes a wide range of characteristics that provide a supportive environment for both patients and staff. A skilled doctor-leader oversees the practice’s operations and also fosters an environment of empathy, trust and excellence. Here, we look at the crucial characteristics that constitute great leadership in practice management.

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Episode 288 – ​​Now is the Time to Take a Stand

The Remarkable Practice

Recap In this episode, you’ll discover: Freedom Warriors, the SHF Values will be fundamental to the MAHA movement Access to accurate and uncensored data to make health decisions is a constitutionally guaranteed basic human right and fundamental medical ethic. Religious freedom: Personal religious beliefs are constitutionally guaranteed and must be fully honored as we make health decisions for ourselves and our children.

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Grow Your PT Business w/ The Market2Grow™ Strategy

Practice Promotions

Today on the Podcast: Grow Your PT Business w/ The Market2Grow Strategy Listen Now: [link] — About This Episode In this podcast episode, you get EARLY ACCESS to a new training! Market2Grow REVEALS how the top 10% of PT + Chiro clinics are growing new patients , attracting top talent , and increasing profitability simultaneously using the 3-pronged Market2Grow Strategy.

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Electrifying your workout can boost muscles' mass and strength, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

If building strength and muscle mass is part of your New Year's Resolution, you may want to add a new routine to your workout.

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Ep. 47: Weight loss drugs with Robert Kushner, MD

Physicians Practice

Robert Kushner, MD, professor of medicine and medical education at Northwestern university joins the show to talk about the latest advancements in treating obesity.

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How to implement occupational testing into your practice

Chiropractic Economics

Occupational medicine services are a hidden gem within the chiropractic profession. Unlike many medical fields, occupational medicine operates with minimal oversight from traditional medical authorities and is often managed by non-medical personnel, making it an accessible and advantageous area for DCs to excel. By providing a range of services beyond spinal manipulation, you can transform public perception and position your practice for success.

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How Scheduling Software Optimizes Your Acupuncture Practice

zHealth

Struggling to attract acupuncture patients? Discover 10 smart & effective strategies to grow your practice. Read the blog to learn more! The post How Scheduling Software Optimizes Your Acupuncture Practice appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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How Neurological Scanning Technology Improves Patient Outcomes

CLA

Chiropractic care is about much more than manipulating spines and alleviating pain, its about helping the body function at its peak. So how do you prove the effectiveness of your care beyond just anecdotal evidence? The answer: neurological scanning technology. With the help of INSiGHT scanning technology , chiropractors can provide measurable, objective data that shows real improvement in patients nervous system health.

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Six Veterinary Key Performance Indicators You Should Track

iMatrix

The veterinary industry is more competitive than ever. Practices that want to succeed need to step up their game. Clients are more discerning with not only your services but the entire experience your business offers. So, how can you determine if you’re on the right track? Having veterinary key performance indicators (KPIs) is vital to tracking how your practice is doing and deciding what you need to do to improve your performance.

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Practice tip of the week: Making the most of value-based care

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Transforming healthcare in 2025: A focus on wellness

Chiropractic Economics

By Donald R. Dixson, President SomaHire, LLC Healthcare is set for major advancements in 2025, with a renewed focus on wellness. These changes open exciting opportunities for progressive-minded DCs to attract patients seeking solutions that address the root causes of their health concerns. To meet this demand, DCs must go beyond treating surface-level symptoms like pain and delve into the underlying issues.

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Hot hands: a surprising test of powered mittens for arthritis [m]

PainScience

The British Medical Journal gave us a weird Christmas gift! This is a study I didn't think Id ever see in one of the big, general medical journals: not just a study of heat for hand arthritis, but the unusually practical and folksy option of electrically heated mittens. Power mittens. Mittens with inbuilt battery driven heat elements are now commercially available and offer an easy means of delivering heat therapy to patients with hand osteoarthritis in an accessible manner outside of clinics.

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Neurological Scanning Technology for Chiropractic Diagnosis

CLA

When it comes to chiropractic care, youve probably heard the phrase, The spine is the key to the nervous system. But what does that really mean, and how do you track its health? How do you measure whether the spine is causing stress, tension, or dysfunction in the nervous system? Neurological scanning technology is the answer. With the right tools, chiropractors can evaluate the function of the nervous system in real-time.

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icotec Announces FDA clearance for Spinal Infection Indication with BlackArmor® Implants

OrthoSpineNews

EAST HARTFORD, Conn.,Jan. 14, 2025/PRNewswire/ — icotec is proud to announce that it has received FDA clearance for the use of BlackArmor implants in the treatment of de novo spinal infections. icotec is honored to be the first and only company in the United States with FDA 510(k) clearance for stabilizing the spine in de novo spinal infections, including discitis, osteomyelitis, pyogenic infection of the intervertebral disc, and other spondylopathies. “Over 15,000 patients receive s

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Primary care predictions for 2030

Physicians Practice

Bain & Company has made important adjustments to their 2030 market share forecast from two years ago.

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192: The Four Stages of a Buyer

ChiroCandy Marketing

Schedule a call or find out more: [link] Summary: In this episode of the ChiroCandy Podcast, host Billy Sticker reflects on a busy year-end, discusses the integration of AI in business operations, and explores the stages of the buyer's journey. He emphasizes the importance of understanding when to utilize a marketing company versus handling marketing in-house.

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Stretching Exercises to Try in 2025

Markson Chiropractic

Recovering from an injury can feel like a daunting journey, but at Markson Chiropractic & Medical in Plantation, FL, youll find compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. The benefits of physical therapy extend beyond just rehabilitationthey empower you to regain strength and flexibility while teaching valuable techniques for long-term wellness.