Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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Congress reintroduces Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act

Chiropractic Economics

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that would increase patient access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic, was reintroduced Jan. 16 in both the US House and US Senate. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act ( H.R. 539 / S. 106 ) would reduce barriers to care and enable seniors and other beneficiaries to more fully access the chiropractic professions evidence-based, non-drug approach to managing pain and improvin

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Los Angeles Neurosurgeon, Dr. Albert Wong, Joins Elite Surgeons at Arthrex to Advance Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

OrthoSpineNews

Dr.Albert Wongwill join an elite group of surgeons at Arthrex inFort Myers, Florida, onJanuary 24-25, 2025, to advance and teach cutting-edge techniques in endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery, focusing on tissue-sparing approaches that enhance patient outcomes with faster recovery times and reduced surgical pain. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr.

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Five tips for selling supplements in your office

Chiropractic Economics

Selling supplements in your office can a steady revenue stream, strengthen patient outcomes and enhance your practices reputation. Leah Meadows, DC, from Energize Chiropractic, is clear in her message: “Incorporating high-quality supplements into our practice has been a game-changer. Not only do they support our patients’ healing and overall wellness, but they also strengthen the trust and relationships we build.

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Wearable device uses bioimpedance to track joint swelling and damage

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Samer Mabrouk started playing squash as an undergraduate at Georgia Tech. Ankle injuries were to be expected, and resting for a few days was all he needed to get back on the court. Now a research engineer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mabrouk hasn't put his racket down, but he gets injured more oftenand rest isn't enough anymore.

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How To Minimize Your Low Back Pain During Pregnancy

Beecher Chiropractic

Clear Lake Chiropractor Comments: One of the most common things that our pregnant patients complain about is lower back pain. Most women notice anything between mild discomfort to severe pain as the pregnancy progresses. As the child grows, the mothers body changes shape. The extra weight being carried in the abdomen changes the posture of the mom. As the weight in the abdomen pulls the body forward, the shoulders tend to lean backwards to counteract this.

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Is an Adjustment EVERYDAY for 10 Days Too Much?

DC Practice Growth

In my final year of chiropractic college, I had the chance to observe a chiropractor who was often referred to as the troublemaker by my lecturers. Naturally, this intrigued me. When people go out of their way to criticise someone, theres usually more to the story. Little did I know, that visit would change my life. To this day, I call him my first mentor.

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Exploring exercise-induced arterial adaptations in college baseball players

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers at University of Tsukuba conducted a detailed investigation on exercise-induced arterial adaptations (changes in arterial structure and function associated with sport-specific demands) among college baseball players.

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Karlton Spindle Secures Taiwan Patent for Navigated Jamshidi Needle System

OrthoSpineNews

January 17, 2025 – OrthoSpineNews – Karlton Spindle (NavJam LLC) and Ruthless Spines RJB co Inventor is proud to announce the allowance of its Taiwan Patent Application No.109134971, for its state-of-the-art Navigated Jamshidi Needle Systema technology designed as an aid for surgical procedures to measure angular orientation. The Taiwan patent will be issued on February 1, 2025.

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Financial Planning 101 for Solo Chiropractic Practices

zHealth

Looking to boost your chiropractic practice? Here are 11 reasons to integrate chiro EHR & billing systems for improved efficiency and patient care. Read more. The post Financial Planning 101 for Solo Chiropractic Practices appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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MedPAC wants Medicare physician reimbursement tied to Medicare Economic Index

Physicians Practice

The plan presents a raise for 2026, with additional money for primary care.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

ChiroUp

Over 1,500 new studies on rotator cuff tendinopathies have been published in the past year alone, including 135 systematic reviews. While you likely didnt have time to read them all, your ChiroUp team did the work for you! Weve distilled the most important research findings from the past year, ensuring you have the most up-to-date knowledge to diagnose and treat rotator cuff issues.

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Should PTs Be Worried About the TikTok Ban?

Practice Promotions

Many PTs have turned to TikTok as a creative way to educate and engage their audiences, using short videos to build connections and grow their practices. But now an upcoming nationwide ban has some practice owners asking, Now what? Dont panic, weve got you covered. Whats Happening? The future of TikTok in the U.S. is uncertain as it faces a looming ban on Jan. 19, 2025, due to data privacy concerns.

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Qigong significantly decreases chronic low back pain in US military veterans

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population and serving as a leading cause of disability. Veterans experience chronic pain more often than civilians, with back pain being the most common. Up to 75% of older veterans report chronic pain, while younger veterans and those from recent conflicts face more severe pain.

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UPMC Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship 2025-2026 Application - OPEN

Orthogate

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh-UPMC invites medical students between their third and fourth years, to apply for the 2025-2026 BMRC Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship. This paid position provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with distinguished faculty, gaining invaluable clinical and research experience that enhances the fellows ability to match into an orthopaedic surgery residency.