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The health benefits of violet laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Are you using violet laser therapy in your practice? Here’s an introduction to this versatile tool. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy is defined as “a light therapy that utilizes non-ionizing light sources, including lasers, LEDs and broad-band light, in the visible and infrared spectrum. It is a non-thermal process involving endogenous chromophores eliciting photophysical, i.e., linear and non-linear, and photochemical events at various biological scales.

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Getting Paid Today: Challenges and opportunities for independent practices

Physicians Practice

New legislation, as well as changes in patient expectations, present a host of challenges and opportunities for getting paid for service this year.

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Living Earth Crafts® announces Wave Reset™ Lounger with Chroma-Lit IceBlock™ Base

Chiropractic Economics

In September, Living Earth Crafts (LEC) announced its release of the new Wave Reset Lounger with two base options. The Wave Reset Lounger, a luxurious, electronically adjustable, zero gravity lounger designed to produce deep states of relaxation for guests of premier spas, is built to order using the finest hardwood, fabrics and finishes available. When combined with LEC’s groundbreaking Mind-Sync stress reduction programming or LEC’s newly launched ReZen Vibro-Acoustic Soundscape, the Wave Rese

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Why some cyclists don't wear helmets and what might convince them to wear one

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Wearing a helmet can prevent brain injury and deaths in cyclists, yet many do not wear a helmet. Research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress suggests that this is largely due to issues of convenience and comfort.

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National University of Health Sciences expands Florida presence with move to Oldsmar

Chiropractic Economics

On Oct. 4, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) announced from its suburban Chicago location that it is expanding its presence to a new campus in Oldsmar, Florida, a city in the Tampa Bay area. NUHS has operated its Doctor of Chiropractic program in St. Petersburg, Florida, since 2009. The new facility in Oldsmar will give the university more than 40,000 square feet of space, according to an NUHS press release.

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Boost reimbursement through improved documentation

Physicians Practice

Five tips to ensure better documentation and, along with it, better patient care and improved reimbursement.

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Choosing the right rehab for yourself or a loved one

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills.

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Support the Pillars of Health & Wellness

Markson Chiropractic

The journey to optimal health and wellness is often visualized as a sturdy structure supported by strong pillars. Five pillars—nutrition, exercise, movement, stress relief, and sleep—are essential for maintaining balance in our lives. But how do we ensure these pillars remain solid? Let’s explore how focusing on these five critical aspects and supporting them with chiropractic care and other holistic health tools can pave the way for a healthier you!

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Practice tip of the week: Renegotiating payer contracts

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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What 'training to failure' means and how to incorporate it into your workout

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you're trying to accomplish, fitness experts say.

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Set goals

Musculoskeletal Australia

And stay focused and motivated It’s important to have goals in life. Whether it’s a goal involving travel, a new career, financial security or a goal relating to your health and fitness, having a clear goal – or an endpoint – gives you something to aim for. But if you find it hard setting goals, and putting in place the steps you need to achieve them, you’re not alone.

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For people with lung cancer, exercise can be grueling, but evidence of benefits is growing

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

When you think of lung cancer treatment, what comes to mind—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery? While these can be crucial, there's another powerful tool that's often overlooked: exercise.

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I’m walking on sunshine

Musculoskeletal Australia

“Whooooa, and don’t it feel good!” Gotta love the eighties and music from bands like Katrina and the Waves , right? And even though we’re no longer in the depths of winter and you can imagine the summer sunshine just around the corner, I’m in Melbourne as I’m writing this and I’m a bit chilly from the quick walk I took round the block.

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Sciatica Solutions: How Chiropractic Care Can Relieve Your Pain

Any Spine

TL;DR • Chiropractic Adjustments for Sciatica: Targeted treatments can reduce pain and inflammation. • Natural Pain Relief: Chiropractic care offers non-invasive, drug-free solutions. • Improved Mobility and Function: Regular adjustments can enhance overall spinal health and mobility. Sciatica Solutions: How Chiropractic Care Can Relieve Your Pain Sciatica, a condition characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down to the legs, can significantly impact your dail

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Musculoskeletal Pain and Disrupted Sexual Function

Musculoskeletal Australia

Supporting clinicians to consider sexual function within a person-centred approach to musculoskeletal pain care A new paper led by Professor Ilana Ackerman from Monash University and Professor Andrew Briggs from Curtin University seeks to raise awareness of the broader impacts of chronic musculoskeletal pain and provide physiotherapists with the knowledge, confidence and tools to consider sexual function as part of patient-centred holistic care.

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What Is PNF Stretching?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Want to improve your flexibility and boost recovery? PNF stretching could be the answer. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching is an advanced form of flexibility training designed to improve flexibility and improve your range of motion. PNF techniques use a combination of stretching and isometric muscle contraction that are excellent for targeting specific muscle groups.

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Hidden In Plain Sight: Exposing the Drivers of Diagnostic Error

Physicians Practice

This white paper explores diagnostic challenges in emergency, ambulatory, and hospital settings.

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Central Sensitization: Insights from Recent Research on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a perplexing condition defined by severe, persistent pain that often far exceeds the original injury's severity. Recent research in pain medicine uncovers critical insights into how central sensitization—a condition characterized by increased excitability of neurons in the central nervous system—plays a significant role in the clinical presentation of CRPS.

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The Importance of Patient Engagement: From Noncompliance to Activation

Physicians Practice

This report explores the reasons behind patient noncompliance and offers solutions that can be used to increase patient activation and engagement.

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Emerging Trends in Acupuncture Practice for 2024 and Beyond

zHealth

Discover the benefits of custom SOAP templates for better accuracy, compliance, & patient care in your chiropractic practice. Read the blog to learn more. The post Emerging Trends in Acupuncture Practice for 2024 and Beyond appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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Ambulatory Care Exposures Result in High Claims Frequency and Severity

Physicians Practice

One of the most useful ways for ambulatory medical practices to determine malpractice risk is to look at the data.

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INSiGHT Scanning and Neuro-Based Care Planning

CLA

What Role does INSiGHT Scanning play in Neuro-Based Care Planning? Neurofunctional care planning in chiropractic marks a major shift in how we approach patient wellness, moving the focus from symptom relief to retraining the nervous system for better function and overall health. In this post, we’ll explore how integrating INSiGHT scanning into neuro-based care planning can elevate your practice and enhance patient outcomes.