Thu.Mar 13, 2025

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International Chiropractors Association names new CEO

Chiropractic Economics

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) has appointed its new CEO: Edwin Cordero, DC, FICA. Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, DC, president of the ICA, made the announcement and noted Cordero’s new position will become effective April 1, with his transition beginning March 17, according to an ICA press release. Cordero succeeds Stephen P. Welsh, DC, FICA, who has served as interim CEO since November 2024.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Professional athletes make headlines when they suffer traumatic and potentially career-ending injuries, sparking debates on their ability to return to play. However, it is not just the professionals who face these risks. Sports injuries are common across all activity levels whether youre an amateur athlete, weekend athlete, or an individual just starting your active journey.

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Chiropractic Future announces $50,000 matching gift from NBCE

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic Future has announced a $50,000 matching gift from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), which will effectively double the impact of donations raised throughout its fundraising campaign this coming year. This pivotal support further empowers the organization to invest in key initiatives and projects that strengthen its mission and advance its goals of driving the future of chiropractic care, noted a press release.

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Little League Elbow

Mike Reinold

How to rehab Little League Elbow in youth baseball pitchers. The post Little League Elbow appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Inflammaging: Treat the cause of you patient’s syptoms

Chiropractic Economics

Healthy aging. Does that sound intriguing? The science of medical gerontology reveals that aging processes can be controlled with very specific nutrition supplementation. Would you seize the opportunity to limit the rate of aging degenerative changes? Or do you prefer allopathically treating age-related diseases as a distinctly separate entity? There is a huge difference in the two approaches.

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The Power of Anchors in Sales and Patient Retention

DC Practice Growth

In health and business, lessons can be drawn from everyday experiences. A story about a simple lightbulb change in the house can illuminate (pun intended) the critical elements of human behavior and decision-making in both sales and retention. The truth is, people make decisions when the “pain” of inaction outweighs their resistance to change.

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Episode 054 – Scaling Success Starts with Shifting Your Mindset

The Remarkable Practice

Growth isnt just about strategyits about mindset, belief systems, and the ability to push past personal limitations. Dr. Sebastian Bonnin joins Dr. Lona Cook to discuss the hidden roadblocks that keep leaders stuck and how to break through mental barriers that limit success. They dive deep into limiting beliefs, leadership struggles, and the power of self-awareness, sharing real experiences of hitting plateaus, overcoming self-sabotage, and making radical mindset

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Will the Supremes Tackle Kickbacks & False Claims?!

Orthopedics This Week

A recent ruling by the First Circuit Court of Appeals deepens the False Claims Act divide among circuit courts. The post Will the Supremes Tackle Kickbacks & False Claims?! appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Patent Issued for Variable-Dimension Fixation Rod and Implantable Stabilization System Including a Variable-Dimension Fixation Rod

OrthoSpineNews

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – March 13, 2025 – OrthoSpineNews – Spinal Resources Inc. received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office on its new Bezier Parametric Curve Spinal Rod System. The patented system, US Patent No. 12,251,133 covers a spinal rod system that comprises a rod with different regions separated by a gradual transition region.

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What now? Addressing security gaps identified in risk assessments

Physicians Practice

Andrea Greco, SVP of healthcare safety at CENTEGIX, talks about possible next steps once risks are identified.

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Spineart and eCential Robotics announce FDA clearance of PERLA® App for use with Op.nTM robotic navigation platform

OrthoSpineNews

Spineart and eCential Robotics announce FDA clearance of PERLA App for use with Op.n TM robotic navigation platform Dallas, Texas and Franklin, Tennessee, March 13, 2025 Spineart, a fast-growing company in spine surgery innovation, and eCential Robotics, an expert company in surgical robotics, proudly announce the 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Spineart PERLA TL application (PERLA App) for use with the new eCential Robotics Op.n TM robotic navigation pl

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Does exercise really extend life? Twin study offers new insights

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.

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Costs of Electric Scooter Trauma Soaring

Orthopedics This Week

New study: the soaring number AND COST of electric scooter trauma patients. The post Costs of Electric Scooter Trauma Soaring appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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Young, active patients who have total knee replacements unlikely to need revision surgery in their lifetime

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their lifetime, according to a new study shared today in a podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting.

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Hanger Bets BIG on Intuitive Prosthetics 

Orthopedics This Week

Hanger, Inc. is betting big on next generation smart prosthetics with an agreement with COAPT, Inc. The post Hanger Bets BIG on Intuitive Prosthetics appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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When it comes to ACL injury, a dollar of prevention is worth more than seven dollars of cure

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in health care expenses.

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Early Weight Bearing vs Complication Risk

Orthopedics This Week

Stay in bed. Get out of bed. Whats the best advice for an ankle fracture patient? The post Early Weight Bearing vs Complication Risk appeared first on Orthopedics This Week.

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A physical therapist's best advice on foot pain

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For nurses, servers, construction workers, and many others, work means a lot of time on their feet. Repeated motions can lead to muscle, nerve, or tendon stress. A split-second equipment slip can outmatch steel-toed boots and result in a fracture or break.

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Why Chiropractors Should Focus on Stress Adaptation Over Symptom Management

CLA

Chiropractic care has always been about more than just treating symptoms. But too often, the conversation with patients starts and ends with their pain. Heres the shift that needs to […] The post Why Chiropractors Should Focus on Stress Adaptation Over Symptom Management appeared first on INSiGHT CLA.

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Persistent postconcussion changes seen in cerebral blood flow

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For athletes with concussion, persistent postconcussion changes are seen in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and white matter at return-to-play (RTP) and up to one year later, according to a study published online March 12 in Neurology.

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Kettering Health Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellowship 2025-2026

Orthogate

Are you interested in working with the ortho industry and cadaver workshops? Do you want to work with the country's leading community orthopedic program in Virtual Reality Training of its' orthopedic residents? Do you have a passion for hands on clinic research that gets you in on robotic surgery in a high-volume setting? Kettering Health is pleased to announce a collaboration with Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio and to extend an invitation to ambitious individuals seeking to improve their resi

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Exercise key to improving sexual dysfunction for patients with prostate cancer, study says

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed that erectile dysfunction in patients living with prostate cancer could be significantly improved through regular exercise.

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What Chiropractors Need to Know Before Choosing Personal Injury Software

zHealth

Facing chiropractic billing challenges in 2025? Explore expert strategies to stay compliant, reduce claim denials, & leverage technology for practice growth. Read More! The post What Chiropractors Need to Know Before Choosing Personal Injury Software appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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Statins and aspirin may impact muscle health in smokers

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study. The study is published in the January 2025 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

ChiroUp

Nearly half of the population experiences headaches, and an estimated 25% are cervicogenic headaches, i.e., stemming from dysfunction in the cervical spine. (1,2) While often overlooked, cervicogenic headaches can be just as debilitating as migraines, especially when compounded by cervical spine dysfunction. In the past year, a surge of high-quality research has clarified the most effective treatment for cervicogenic headache, giving chiropractors powerful, evidence-based tools to optimize patie

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Inflammaging: Treat the cause of your patients’ symptoms

Chiropractic Economics

Healthy aging. Does that sound intriguing? The science of medical gerontology reveals that aging processes can be controlled with very specific nutrition supplementation. Would you seize the opportunity to limit the rate of aging degenerative changes? Or do you prefer allopathically treating age-related diseases as a distinctly separate entity? There is a huge difference in the two approaches.

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Why Chiropractors Should Focus on Stress Adaptation Over Symptom Management

CLA

Chiropractic care has always been about more than just treating symptoms. But too often, the conversation with patients starts and ends with their pain. Heres the shift that needs to happen: instead of chasing symptoms, focus on stress adaptation. Why? Because stress is the root cause of most dysfunctions in the body, and helping patients adapt to stress is the key to long-term health.

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A cautionary tale: Billing for services not rendered and having unqualified people render services

Physicians Practice

Don't make the same mistakes as this practice.

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