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Life University VP Gilles LaMarche appointed to Cobb Chamber board

Chiropractic Economics

Gilles LaMarche, DC Gilles LaMarche, DC, Life University’s vice president of university advancement, has been appointed to the Cobb County, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors for 2025. LaMarche, whose term begins in January, attended the boards orientation earlier this month. As a longstanding advocate for education, community development and leadership, LaMarches commitment to serving the Cobb County community aligns with the mission of the Cobb Chamber, noted a Life

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SI-BONE Grows Q3 19%, Despite Hurricane Helene

Orthopedics This Week

SI-BONE, Inc. reported $40.3 million in sales and a $7.6 million operating loss for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, which was below both Wall Streets expectations and managements guidance. The post SI-BONE Grows Q3 19%, Despite Hurricane Helene first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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The new HIPAA law: Immediate actions you need to take

Chiropractic Economics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024. This new HIPAA law, aimed at enhancing the protection of patient reproductive health information, requires immediate attention. Covered entities, including DCs, must swiftly understand and comply with these changes by December 23, 2024. 1 Urgent updates needed Complying with these changes includes updating many aspects of your HIPAA compliance

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The Art Of Chiropractic Associate Buy-In and Buy-Outs

The Strategic Chiropractor

Looking for a chiropractic associate job or looking to hire a chiropractic associate as a part of your practice’s transition strategy? Here are a few things you need to consider — regardless of which side of the fence you are on! Young chiropractors are quickly becoming more risk-averse thanks, in part, to the $200,000 debt burden some of the new doctors are beginning their career in chiropractic with.

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Is Limb Symmetry Index Our Goal?

Mike Reinold

Limb symmetry index is often used to measure performance and determine return to play, but should it? The post Is Limb Symmetry Index Our Goal? appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Proprioceptive Cervicogenic Dizziness: A Narrative Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Basic science and clinical evidence suggest that cervical spine disorders can lead to dizziness. The cervical spine has highly developed proprioceptive receptors, whose input information is integrated with the visual and vestibular systems in the central nervous system, acting on the neck and eye muscleThere are many more studiess to maintain the coordinative motion of the head, eyes, neck, and body through various reflex activities.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

As chiropractors, were fortunate to work in a field supported by an ever-growing body of chiro research that supports our profession. At times, however, it can feel overwhelming to sift through the enormous number of chiropractic studies to find actionable insights. That's why your team at ChiroUp has curated the top chiropractic research studies from 2024 , providing not only a recap of groundbreaking findings but also practical tools to integrate them into your practice.

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5 Tips on Preparing Your Credit to Buy a Chiropractic Practice

The Strategic Chiropractor

If youre considering purchasing an existing chiropractic business, here are five quick tips to help in preparing your credit to buy a chiropractic practice. Certainly, a lot of preparation goes into researching your ideal location, finding the right fit business and determining your budget for a purchase. But one step that many aspiring chiropractors overlook is getting your credit prepared to a buy chiropractic practice.

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Building Return to Sport Programs

Mike Reinold

How to determine the criteria and progression for athletes returning to sport after an injury. The post Building Return to Sport Programs appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Association Between Spinal Manipulation, Butalbital Prescription, and Medication Overuse Headache in Adults With Tension-Type Headache: Retrospective Cohort Study

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Our findings reveal a significant reduction in likelihood of both butalbital prescription and, tentatively, medication overuse headache (MOH), through 2years' follow-up among adults with tension-type headache (TTH) receiving spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) compared to matched controls. These findings reinforce clinical practice guidelines already recommending SMT for TTH.

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Why Your Rehab Exercises Should Match Your Stage of Healing

Chiros in Motion

Rehab exercises play a crucial part in recovering from injuries, but they can also be confusing. Athletes are often told to stretch or strengthen their muscles, but rarely are they given guidance about when certain exercises are most effective. This is especially true when it comes to managing common injuries like hamstring strains. The reality […] The post Why Your Rehab Exercises Should Match Your Stage of Healing appeared first on Chiros in Motion.

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Northeast College of Health Sciences alumni invited to reconnect

Chiropractic Economics

Northeast College of Health Sciences has campuses in Seneca Falls, New York (shown here) and Long Island. As Northeast College of Health Sciences continues to grow as a leader in healthcare education, the college is celebrating its thriving alumni network of more than 10,000 graduates worldwide. With a rich history spanning more than 100 years, Northeast is dedicated to fostering lifelong connections with its alumni and celebrating their vital role in shaping the colleges future, a Northeast pre

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2025 health care predictions part 3

Physicians Practice

What top health care leaders expect from the new year

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Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to preservation of cognitive abilities in older age

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in older age is linked to the preservation of several core aspects of cognitive ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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Conservative Management of Cervicogenic Dizziness Associated With Upper Cervical Instability and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: The present case highlights a 27year-old woman with cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) and associated underlying lateral upper cervical instability (UCI) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) whose dizziness improved with conservative care including manual therapy, exercises, and increased salt intake. Although the exact mechanisms and interrelationships among lateral UCI, CGD, and POTS remain unclear, the present case highlights a conservative, multimodal approach that

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Team Stryker Slam Dunks the Q3 Report

Orthopedics This Week

Kevin Lobo, chair and chief executive officer of Stryker Corporation, and his management team, reported strong sales growth in its third quarter, leading Team Stryker to bump up organic sales growth from 9.5% to 10%. The post Team Stryker Slam Dunks the Q3 Report first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Michigan House committee passes pro-chiropractic House Bill 5956

Chiropractic Economics

In late November, the Michigan House Insurance and Financial Services Committee favorably reported pro-chiropractic legislation that would codify the provider non-discrimination language of Section 2706(a) of the Affordable Care Act in Michigan law, according to a Michigan Association of Chiropractors press release. Developed by the Michigan Association of Chiropractors and introduced by state Representative Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac), Chair of the House Health Policy and Financial Services Commi

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Adding injury to injury: shockwave therapy’s big idea (Member Post) [l]

PainScience

I recently re-introduced readers to shockwave therapy , a cousin of ultrasound that uses high-intensity pressure waves: much bigger and faster than ultrasound's waves, and also at much lower frequencies (infrasonic). Weirdly, its a lot like a massage gun that produces more potent and penetrating vibrations. Shockwave therapy is also more painful than ultrasound or massage guns because it actually does damage.

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Five ways to make your daily walks even more beneficial

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefitslowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers.

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Understanding Class IV Laser Therapy: Is It Right for Your Recovery?

Chiros in Motion

Athletes are always searching for cutting-edge methods to recover faster and train harder. One of the most promising advanced recovery techniques available today is Class IV laser therapy. At Chiros in Motion, weve seen firsthand how this innovative treatment accelerates recovery, reduces pain, and improves performance. But is it right for you? Lets explore the […] The post Understanding Class IV Laser Therapy: Is It Right for Your Recovery?

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ZBH’s Q3 Report: OK, Despite Software Bugs

Orthopedics This Week

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. reported $1.824 billion in sales and $279.5 million in operating profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, which was above both Wall Streets expectations and managements guidance. The post ZBHs Q3 Report: OK, Despite Software Bugs first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Is multidisciplinary the right approach for your practice? Four questions to ask

Chiropractic Economics

Multidisciplinary practices are a growing trend in the world of chiropractic. Most multidisciplinary practices are designed to provide patients with a more comprehensive approach to health and wellness, highlighting a holistic way for them to monitor and improve their health. While the popularity of this concept has been growing for decadesand many have found success investing in this business modelits not a path for every DC.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Sciatica Caused by Pregnancy

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Pregnancy is an amazing time in your life, but it also puts a lot of abnormal strains on your body. As your body grows, the weight puts additional pressure on unstable joints and muscles. One of the more common complaints is sciatica. Sciatica is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the legs.

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Repeated head impacts drive brain degeneration patterns in chronic traumatic encephalopathy, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new study from researchers at the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease and CTE Center is helping solve the mystery as to why the brain shrinks in a unique pattern, known as atrophy, in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Published in Acta Neuropathologica, this research provides novel evidence that cumulative repetitive head impacts are driving the specific patterns of brain degeneration found at the base of the folds of the surface of the brain, known as the cortical sulcus.

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Chiropractors Need Coaching

Rocket Chiro

In this episode of the Rocket Chiro Podcast, the business and marketing podcast for chiropractors, Jerry Kennedy dives into the topic of chiropractic coaching why its essential, the different types available, and how to determine what coaching makes the most sense for your practice. With the new year approaching, now is the perfect time to identify areas for growth and set yourself up for success.

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2025 ORS Annual Meeting to Celebrate Power of Science

Orthopedics This Week

In just a couple months, February 7-11, 2025, The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) will hold its Annual Meeting in warm and welcoming Phoenix, Arizona. Orthopedics This Week has everything you need to know to make the most of this essential orthopedic annual meeting. The post 2025 ORS Annual Meeting to Celebrate Power of Science first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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IRS meal and entertainment deductions: Guidelines for DCs

Chiropractic Economics

Successfully navigating IRS rules for business-related meal and entertainment deductions can make a big difference in your practices bottom line. Lets break down how you can leverage these deductions effectively while staying compliant with IRS regulations. 50% tax deduction Many expenses associated with business meals are eligible for a 50% deduction.

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Cheyanne Schmaltz: Palmer’s Education Prepares Students for Preceptorships and Beyond

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Cheyanne Schmaltzs journey to chiropractic care began with a personal experience that sparked her passion for holistic health care. Now in her 10th trimester at Palmer Main, Cheyanne is expanding her clinical expertise through her preceptorship in Illinois. Shes learning from Dr. Minor at Minor Chiropractic in Channahon, Illinois, and Dr. Nicolopoulos at the Spine & Sports Center of Chicago, Illinois, both of whom bring distinct approaches to chiropractic practice.

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Short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours, suggests study

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

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Chiropractic Websites: Your Secret Weapon for Practice Growth

Rocket Chiro

Your chiropractic website is the foundation of your online presence. But not all websites are created equal. The best chiropractic websites are designed to do more than look goodthey work hard to grow your practice. At Rocket Chiropractic Websites & SEO, we create websites that attract, engage, and convert new patients. Here’s how a great chiropractic website can elevate your practice to new heights.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Cervicogenic headache refers to a headache of cervical origin. 1 The International Headache Society (IHS) has classified headaches as primary, where there is no other causative factor, or secondary, where the headache occurs in close temporal relationship to another disorder to which it is attributed. 2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 1,35 It is expected to have referre

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Episode 040 – From Holidays to High Performance: Transitioning Your Chiropractic Practice into the New Year

The Remarkable Practice

                                Ready to take your chiropractic practice to the next level? This episode is your ultimate guide to staying ahead during the holiday hustle and setting the stage for an exceptional start to the new year. We’re diving into powerful strategies like leveraging holiday sales, creating wellness care plans, and hosting goal-setting workshops to boost December performance and kick off January with a bang.

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How humans continuously adapt while walking stably

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers have developed a model that explains how humans adapt continuously during complex tasks, like walking, while remaining stable.

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Discover Wellness Benefits of Chiropractic Care in Atlanta

Any Spine

Are you struggling with muscle tension or nerve pain caused by a slip and fall ? Chiropractic care in Atlanta offers effective solutions to these common issues. In this post, I will discuss the role of chiropractic treatment in enhancing wellness, highlight the conditions we commonly address, and explore our holistic approach to care. By reading this, you’ll learn how to request an appointment and begin your journey toward improved health and movement.

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The Best Technologies in Spine 2024: Bronze Award Winners

Orthopedics This Week

Here are the best spine technologies for 2024, Bronze Award Winners. These represent the most promising, innovative and exciting new technologies for improving spine care for 2024. The post The Best Technologies in Spine 2024: Bronze Award Winners first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Life University alumni elected to Georgia House of Representatives

Chiropractic Economics

Two distinguished Life University (Life U) alumni, Karen Mathiak, DC, and Anissa Jones, DC, were elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in the Nov. 5 election. Life U grads Karen Mathiak, DC (left), and Anissa Jones, DC, were elected to Georgias House of Representatives in November. Both graduates of Life Us College of Chiropractic, Mathiak and Jones exemplify leadership, dedication to health care and a commitment to public service, noted a Life U press release.

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Can Chiropractic Care Help with Sleep Apnea?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Sleep apnea is a common and serious condition that disrupts sleep and impacts a persons health in a negative way. Some of the symptoms include interruptions in breathing during sleep, fatigue, mood swings, and even long-term issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. While a lot of people utilize CPAP machines or other medical devices for sleep apnea relief, some are searching for a less conventional avenue and thats where chiropractic care comes in.