Tue.Feb 25, 2025

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Expand your practice with nutritional testing

Chiropractic Economics

When patients eat poorly, they often feel bad, and this can hinder their recovery and response to caresometimes healing more slowly than expected or not at all. Incorporating nutritional testing into my practice stemmed from a desire to provide more effective and individualized treatment plans. An estimated 90% of Americans fail to meet their daily nutrient needs from food alone, making nutritional testing a valuable tool to identify and address deficiencies.

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First female runner could soon break the 4-minute-mile barrier

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister pushed through the finishing tape at Iffley Road track in Oxford, England, and collapsed into the arms of friends after becoming the first human to run a mile in less than four minutes.

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Newly developed WPHI survey measures quality of whole-person health

Chiropractic Economics

Whole-person health is a subjective concept that often presents challenges when it comes to measurement. Researchers at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) have come up with a solution: the Whole Person Health Index (WPHI). As health care providers and researchers, we often struggle to capture the full picture of an individuals overall health, said Helene M.

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Practice succession planning steps

Physicians Practice

Most physicians are caught on the entrepreneur merry-go-round, dealing with business issues, family, staff, banks and so on, and find it difficult even to plan this years strategy, let alone figure out whether its time to sell.

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Meniscal Repair Techniques

Orthopedic Principles

Courtesy: Prof Wolf Petersen, Berlin, Germany

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Practice tip of the week: How to mentor doctors

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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How To Fix Flat Feet

Oviedo Chiropractic

Flat feet might seem like a minor inconvenience, but having them can significantly impact how your body feels and moves. Whether youve had flat feet for years or developed them recently, they can contribute to foot pain, knee discomfort, and even back pain. If youre struggling with any of these issues its time to look at your foundationyour feet. Read on for more information about flat feet, how to strengthen them, and reduce your pain.

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Physical activity shows dose-response relationship to kidney function decline in older adults

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

There is a dose-response relationship between physical activity and rapid kidney function decline in older adults, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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Ensuring practice safety in an evolving health care landscape

Physicians Practice

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, explains what practices should keep in mind moving forward in regards to workplace safety.

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A change in child concussion management policies led to improvements in recovery time, research shows

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Recovery from concussions can be a long and difficult process, especially for children. Active rehabilitation, usually beginning with physiotherapy-based treatments such as mild aerobic exercise, is known to help. But many non-specialist medical professionals remain uncertain about when to initiate it.

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Zimmer Biomet Announces Upcoming Changes to Company’s Board of Directors

OrthoSpineNews

WARSAW, Ind.,Feb. 25, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced upcoming changes to the Company’s Board of Directors, including: Non-Executive Chairman of the Board Christopher Begley will retire from the Board of Directors at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders onMay 29, 2025, pursuant to the mandatory director retirement age in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines; President

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Custom Orthotics to Improve Balance

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Have you ever felt a little wobbly on your feet? Maybe you've experienced that unsettling moment when you almost lost your balance. Foot Levelers custom orthotics are designed to help improve your balance and mobility. They provide personalized support tailored to your unique foot structure, helping prevent slip and fall accidents and helping you stay steady on your feet.

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Memorial Neurosurgeons Deliver Spine-Tingling Outcome for Adult Scoliosis Patient

OrthoSpineNews

Dr. Clinton Burkett, Tess Buchanan HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The pain, unbearable as it was, wasn’t even the worst part for Tess Buchanan. For the Fort Lauderdale mother of four, there was a greater cost to the untreated scoliosis that had plagued her since childhood. “My kids would fall asleep and I couldn’t even lift them to take them to their beds.” Buchanan was initially diagnosed with an abnormally curved spine as a teenager, a conditi

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Episode 294 – Pirate Ship vs. Battleship

The Remarkable Practice

Recap In this episode, you’ll discover: Discover the 7 key attributes that separate a chaotic pirate ship from a well-run battleship in business. Learn how the obstacles holding you back are directly tied to how much your business operates like a pirate ship. Why success depends on Operationalizing, Professionalizing, and Optimizing at every stage of growth.

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HSS Names Riley J. Williams III, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine Institute

OrthoSpineNews

NEW YORK, February 25, 2025 – ( BUSINESS WIRE ) – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the worlds leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, has appointed internationally acclaimed sports medicine surgeon Riley J. Williams III, MD , as Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI). HSS treats athletes from more than half of all teams in major league baseball, basketball, football and hockey, and is the Official Hospital of teams and leagues including the Brookly

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197: A New Spin on Corporate Wellness w/ Dr. Andrew White

ChiroCandy Marketing

Find out more: [link] Dr. Andrew's email address: hello@alignco.life Summary: In this episode of the ChiroCandy podcast, Dr. Andrew White shares his journey into chiropractic care and the innovative corporate wellness initiatives he has developed. He discusses the impact of personal experiences on his career path, the challenges faced in healthcare, and the importance of making chiropractic care accessible to more people through corporate wellness programs.

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Orthofix Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results and Provides 2025 Financial Guidance

OrthoSpineNews

Record Results Reflect Strong Execution as Company Focuses on Most Profitable Growth Opportunities in Spine, Orthopedics and Bone Growth Therapies LEWISVILLE, Texas, February 25, 2025 – BUSINESS WIRE ) – Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global medical technology company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2024, and provided full-year 2025 financial guidance.

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Palmer College Main Campus to host 2025 Chiro Games

Palmer College of Chiropractic

For 33 years, chiropractic students from across the United States and Canada have competed for the Chiro Cup Trophy and the title of School Champion in Chiro Games, a two-day multi-sport event. Palmer College of Chiropractics Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa will host the 2025 Chiro Games on May 31 and June 1. Events include golf, co-ed volleyball, co-ed flag football, softball, mens and womens basketball, and co-ed soccer.

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