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The importance of including balance assessment and training in patient management protocols

Chiropractic Economics

As DCs, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our patients by addressing pain, improving mobility and preventing injuries. One critical but often overlooked aspect of patient care is balance assessment and training. Recent studies and statistics highlight the importance of incorporating these elements into routine patient management protocols, particularly for middle-aged and older adults.

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On stacking your exercise over the weekend

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

After watching the Summer Olympics in Paris, some weekend warriors might have the itch to get their athletic juices flowing again.

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August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

Walker Chiropractic

During August, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month seeks to educate the public and generate support for those with SMA. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease affecting 1 in 11,000 births. The disease damages the spinal cord’s motor nerve cells. People who suffer from […] The post August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month appeared first on Walker Chiropractic Augusta, Evans GA.

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Medtronic announces cash dividend for second quarter of fiscal year 2025

OrthoSpineNews

GALWAY, Ireland, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) on Thursday, August 15, 2024, approved the company’s cash dividend for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 of $0.70 per ordinary share. This quarterly declaration is consistent with the dividend increase announcement made by the company in May 2024.

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Chiropractic Discovery Night – St. George, UT – 9/9/24

LifeWest Chriopractic College

Chiropractic Discovery Night : St. George, UT Learn more about what a career as a chiropractor looks like from a local, practicing doctor of chiropractic. Monday, September 9th, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Performance Chiropractic 237 N Bluff St, St. George, UT Register Now! Is becoming a doctor of chiropractic a path you’re exploring? There’s a tendency for those who aren’t intimately familiar with chiropractic care to envision days filled with cracking backs.

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Patrick Fisher Joins Orthofix as President of Global Orthopedics Business

OrthoSpineNews

LEWISVILLE, Texas, August 16, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the appointment of Patrick Fisher as President of the Orthofix Global Orthopedics business. In this role, Fisher will serve on the company’s Executive Leadership team, reporting to Orthofix President and CEO Massimo Calafiore.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - Primitive Reflexes and School Challenges!

League of Chiropractic Women

Click here to download the transcript. Disclaimer: The following is an actual transcript. We do our best to make sure the transcript is as accurate as possible, however, it may contain spelling or grammatical errors. We suggest you watch the video while reading the transcript. Hey, it's Dr. B and Elizabeth here and we are going to have some fun today.

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Innovasis continues commercial use with HAcancellous® PEEK-C: A Breakthrough in Spine Surgery Technology

OrthoSpineNews

Salt Lake City, Utah, August 16, 2024 / OrthoSpineNews / – Innovasis, a pioneering force in spine surgery solutions, continues use of its latest innovation, the HAcancellous® PEEK-C, a state-of-the-art Porous HA PEEK Cervical IBF System. This groundbreaking product represents a significant leap forward in spinal fusion technology, offering potentially unprecedented benefits in patient care … The post Innovasis continues commercial use with HAcancellous® PEEK-C: A Breakthrough in Spine Surg

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