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The psychology of Olympians and how they master their minds to perform

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Participating in the Olympic Games is a rare achievement and the pressures and stressors that come with it are unique. Whether an athlete is battling to win the breaststroke or powering their way to gold in the modern pentathlon, psychology will play a vital role in their success or failure in Paris this summer.

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Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy: Benefits and Safety

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. As the body adapts to accommodate a growing baby, many women experience discomforts such as back pain, pelvic pain, and sciatica. Chiropractic care with Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic offers a natural, non-invasive solution to alleviate these common issues, promoting overall prenatal health and contributing to a smoother delivery.

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For bigger muscles push close to failure, for strength, maybe not

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

When performing resistance training such as lifting weights, there's a lot of interest in how close you push yourself to failure—the point where you can't do another rep—and how it affects your results.

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SURGLASSES Announces Successful First Clinical Implementation of Caduceus S AR Surgical Navigation System in Thailand

OrthoSpineNews

Dr. Chaiyos Chaichankul performing surgery using the Caduceus S AR navigation system in C-arm module ONTARIO, Calif., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leading augmented reality (AR) medical technology company SURGLASSES today announced that, in collaboration with exclusive distributor Goodlifeintertrade.co. Ltd., it has successfully registered and clinically implemented its AR-based Caduceus S surgical navigation system in Thailand.

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Injuries that can keep Olympians from the gold

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles vowed to continue her quest for Olympic gold after injuring her calf in a qualifying round at the Paris games.

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ATEC Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Raises Full-Year Guidance

OrthoSpineNews

Surgical revenue grew 27% and drove total revenue growth of 25% to $146 million Full-year revenue and profitability guidance increased CARLSBAD, Calif., July 31, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, and recent … The post ATEC Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results And Raises Full-Year

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Six in 10 US adults say they walk for leisure, exercise

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Almost 60% of adult Americans said they took a walk over the past week for leisure, and maybe even some healthy exercise, a new federal tally finds.

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The Three Pillars of a Killer Seasonal Campaign – Get ahead on your Marketing Campaigns!

DC Practice Growth

Seasonal campaigns are an essential part of any marketing calendar. By theming your campaigns around a seasonal event, you will almost guarantee an increased uptake by taking advantage of the themes everyone is focused on. This allows you to dress up a very standard campaign to make it look like something completely new! With these campaigns, it’s not about ‘re-inventing the wheel’ or being overly clever.

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OrthoGrid Hip AI® Celebrates Growing Momentum Two Years Post-Launch

OrthoSpineNews

SALT LAKE CITY, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OrthoGrid Systems, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of orthopedic surgery, today announces significant momentum in the adoption of its pioneering Hip AI® solution, two years after its launch. A growing number of surgeon users and their facilities are reaping the benefits of the app’s ease of … The post OrthoGrid Hip AI® Celebrates Growing Momentum Two Years Post-Launch appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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Avoid These Common Mistakes with Acupuncture Billing Codes

zHealth

Enhance your acupuncture practice with accurate billing codes. Learn 7 key strategies to avoid common errors, boost reimbursement rates, and streamline billing.

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When to update your practice's cybersecurity plans

Physicians Practice

When should you examine your organization's cybersecurity footing to ensure you stay ahead of the threat of hackers.

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Getting sick at the Olympics can seriously undermine podium chances—how athletes can avoid illness during the games

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Athletes getting sick during the Olympics is surprisingly common. During the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Summer Games, between 4–7% of athletes suffered from some sort of illness. The 2018 Winter Games were no better with 9% of competitors suffering from an illness. Upper respiratory infections were the most common illnesses reported.

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Methotrexate beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), methotrexate added to usual medication is associated with a significant reduction in pain and improvement in stiffness and function at six months, according to a study published online July 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.