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Why Kids Get Hurt Differently: Using Panjabi’s Model to Decode Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries

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Growth plates, ligamentous laxity, and neuromuscular control are all still maturing, which can lead to unique injury patterns. Youll see how understanding the interplay between passive structures like ligaments, active components like muscles, and the neurological control system helps pinpoint the true source of dysfunction.

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

Chiropractic Economics

Heres how, reframes this common injury through the lens of neuroplasticity, asserting that ankle sprains not only damage local ligaments and tissues but also induce changes in how the central nervous system (CNS) processes sensory and motor signals. This technique anatomically reattaches torn ligaments to the fibula.

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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. HVLA manipulation is a well-researched and widely used technique in chiropractic and manual therapy. But what exactly makes this technique so effective? Get Started. References 1.

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Top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic Economics readers love laser therapy articles. Laser therapy is one of the most versatile modalities you can add to a chiropractic practice, as it can address multiple varieties of musculoskeletal pain or inflammation. The following are the top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024: 1.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

Modern approaches to spinal stability focus on the interplay between the passive (bony and ligamentous structures), active (muscular system) and neural subsystems.Dysfunctions in any of these components can compromise stability, leading to compensatory patterns, pain and a heightened risk of injury. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Supplements you can recommend to improve back health

Chiropractic Economics

Of the potential causes of back pain, injuries to discs, connective tissue or ligaments are common culprits. Understanding how to treat these structures through chiropractic care and supplementation is essential to helping patients suffering from back pain. The top supplements for supporting back health Manganese.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Canadian Chiropractic Association

One such injury is a torn anterior cruciate ligament which results from a quick deceleration, hyperextension or rotation of the knee joint that may or may not involve contact with another person. Preventing Sports Injuries with Chiropractic Care Injury prevention is essential for maintaining long-term participation in sports and exercise.