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Tips for communicating with patients with limited English proficiency

Chiropractic Economics

This article discusses the negative impact of language discordance between provider and patient on patient health, and specifies the regulatory guidelines requiring language access. It also provides tips for better communicating with patients who have limited English proficiency. Nearly one in five people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home according to the 2022 Census Bureau report , nearly tripling from four decades ago.

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Should You Sell Your Building With Your Chiropractic Practice Sale?

The Strategic Chiropractor

There’s one common question that goes through a lot of doctor’s minds as they prepare their transition — regardless of whether you are planning to transition sooner or later, sell, hire an associate, whatever it may be. The question I get often is this: Should I sell my building with my practice? There is no definitive answer that applies across the board except this: it depends on your situation.

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What’s your back age? Take the Back Health Calculator Test

Chiropractic Economics

Have you taken the Back Health Calculator Test? When the U.K. observed Back Care Awareness Week Oct. 6-12, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) created The Back Health Calculator Test, which aims to help people gain a better understanding of back health and how they can improve it. According to a BCA press release , currently the number of people leaving the workforce due to long-term sickness is at its highest in the U.K. since the 1990s, with musculoskeletal (MSK) health conditions comin

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Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Injuries of the knee resulting in damage to cartilage affect approximately 900,000 Americans annually, resulting in more than 200,000 surgical procedures. These injuries are frequently associated with pain, diminished joint functionality, and reduced quality of life.

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The Joint Chiropractic ranks No. 150 on Franchise Times Top 400

Chiropractic Economics

The Joint Corp., national franchisor of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, has been recognized on the annual Franchise Times Top 400. The Franchise Times Top 400 list ranks the largest franchised systems, based in the U.S., according to global, systemwide sales. The Joint Chiropractic is positioned at 150, moving up 18 spots.

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Clinical trial suggests aerobic exercise helps prevent brain fog caused by chemotherapy

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think—commonly referred to as "chemo-brain" or "brain fog"—both short- and long-term.

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Proper Sitting Posture for Pumpkin Carving

Markson Chiropractic

Carving a pumpkin is an essential, festive autumn activity for families. But before you start cutting spooky faces or intricate patterns into your jack-o’-lantern, it’s crucial to consider how you’re sitting while working on that prized gourd. Proper sitting posture can make all the difference between an enjoyable experience and one marred by neck pain or discomfort.

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Water: the elixir of life

Musculoskeletal Australia

Did you know more than half of your body is made up of water? And while we can survive for weeks without food, we can only survive for days without water. It really is essential for our survival. The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure.

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Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

You're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off a rock onto the beach. Suddenly, you feel a pop in your knee, then immediate pain followed by swelling. You may have just injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL.

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Enhance Wellness: Chiropractor Near Me with Massage Therapy

Any Spine

 Are you seeking relief from persistent back pain that disrupts your daily life? The synergistic approach of combining chiropractic care with massage therapy may offer a solution. Our upcoming content delves into how these treatments work together to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and hasten recovery from injuries. Readers will discover the wide-ranging benefits of this multidisciplinary strategy and learn how to locate a qualified chiropractor who offers integrated massage therapy.

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Bone Biologics Appoints Phillip T. Meikle to its Board of Directors

OrthoSpineNews

Brings 30+ years of commercial experience in the orthopedic and spine industry BURLINGTON, Mass., October 21, 2024 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bone Biologics Corporation (“Bone Biologics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BBLG, BBLGW), a developer of orthobiologic products for spine fusion markets, announces the appointment of Phillip T. Meikle to the Company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

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Is Drinking Alkaline Water Just a Fad? Investigating the Claims

Any Spine

TL;DR • Alkaline Water Claims: Promoted for balancing body pH and offering various health benefits. • Scientific Evidence: Limited research supports these claims, with mixed results. • Expert Opinions: Most experts agree that a balanced diet is more effective for health than relying on alkaline water. Is Drinking Alkaline Water Just a Fad? Investigating the Claims Alkaline water has gained popularity, with proponents touting its ability to balance body pH levels and provide a range of health ben

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HSS Appoints Daphne A. Scott, MD, Chief of Primary Sports Medicine

OrthoSpineNews

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of Daphne A. Scott, MD, sports medicine physician in the HSS Women’s Sports Medicine Center and Lead Team Physician for the New York Knicks, as Chief of the Primary Sports Medicine Service.

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Pros & Cons of Being an Introvert Chiropractor

Rocket Chiro

I’ve spent a lot of time talking with chiropractors who are introverts. Because I’ve discussed my introvert nature on the podcast before, chiropractors feel comfortable opening up to me about their introvert struggles. Most introverts view their introverted nature as a curse. It’s a burden that may keep them from being as successful as the extrovert chiropractors in their town.

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The Psychosocial Impact of Chronic Low Back Pain

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) remains a leading global health concern, with significant implications for patient care and clinical decision-making. Research, such as the qualitative study conducted by Ampiah et al. (2023), has highlighted the multifaceted psychosocial impacts of CLBP among patients in Ghana. It revealed five critical categories of adverse experiences: loss of self and roles, emotional distress, fear, stigmatization, and marginalization, along with the crucial role of social suppo

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Preventing, treating sports injuries in kids: A guide

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Youth sports deliver all kinds of health benefits, both mental and physical, but young athletes can still get hurt.

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Practice tip of the week: Boosting your reimbursement

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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