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Is your child’s backpack too heavy? Safety guidelines from a DC

Chiropractic Economics

Jessica Tagliarini, DC, the president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and a practicing DC, said a growing spine is vulnerable to back injuries. No matter what grade students are in as they head back to school, what they are carrying on their back matters. “Depending on your child’s height and their torso length, you don’t want the bottom of the backpack to fall more than three to four inches below the natural waist line,” said Tagliarini.

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Soccer headers briefly slow brain activity, study shows

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Using the head to pass, shoot or clear a ball is routine in soccer and does not typically lead to concussions. However, a new study from the University of British Columbia reveals that even mild heading has some measurable effects on the brain.

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Key performance indicators for financial success

Chiropractic Economics

Running a successful chiropractic practice requires more than just excellent clinical skills and patient care. It also demands a keen understanding of the business aspects that drive financial success. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential metrics that help businesses measure, analyze and improve their financial health. Revenue per patient visit Revenue per patient visit is a fundamental KPI measuring the average income generated from each visit.

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Spine BioPharma, Inc. Announces Completion of Enrollment for Phase 3 Clinical Trial of SB-01 to Address Chronic Low Back Pain

OrthoSpineNews

NEW YORK, September 24, 2024 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Spine BioPharma, Inc., a development stage company committed to non-opiate, non-surgical therapies for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), today announced the completion of enrollment of its U.S. Phase 3 clinical trial of SB-01 For Injection (SB-01). The Phase 3 MODEL trial (MOderate – Severe Degenerative Disc Disease Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine) … The post Spine BioPharma, Inc.

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AI chatbots rival doctors in accuracy for back pain advice, study finds

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

A new study reveals that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, may be almost as effective as consulting a doctor for advice on low back pain.

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Skeletal muscle relaxants beneficial for only certain conditions

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms, painful cramps, and neck pain, according to a review published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open.

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2024 Physicians Practice best states to practice: 50-41

Physicians Practice

The definitive ranking of which states are best for physicians.

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Why Try HBOT Treatment This Fall

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Fall is a busy time of year, and you’ll need all the support you can get to be your best and enjoy it to the fullest. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is one of the great services we offer at Healthy Life Chiropractic , and it can help provide relief from more than 120 conditions that might be slowing you down. With hyperbaric chamber treatment , you can look forward to feeling your best just in time for the start of the holiday season.

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Insomnia in sleep apnea patients can be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise training, finds study

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Chronic insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are each keeping about 10% of the general population from getting a restful night's sleep. When combined, they create a condition known as comorbid chronic insomnia and OSA (COMISA), which is associated with worse daytime functioning, lower quality of life and higher rates of cardiovascular disease.

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Spineology® Announces Organization Rebrand

OrthoSpineNews

– New Brand Further Differentiates its Unique Product Offering Amongst the Spinal Fusion Market – ST. PAUL, Minn., September 24, 2024 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Spineology Inc., the pioneer of Conform and Expand™ Technology, today unveiled a new brand and visual identity, logo, and product positioning as part of an extensive rebranding initiative.

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UBE microdiscectomy beneficial for lumbar disc herniation

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For adults with symptomatic lumbar disc herniation, unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) microdiscectomy is associated with longer operating times and with lower pain medication consumption in the early postoperative period compared with tubular lumbar microdiscectomy, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in Blood.

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Orthobond Supports Hospital for Special Surgery’s Presentation of New Landmark Study on Bacteria in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery at 2024 NASS Annual Meeting

OrthoSpineNews

This study reinforces the risk bacteria poses on the safety and wellbeing of patients in the surgical room and the need for better antibacterial protection during surgery PRINCETON, N.J., September 24, 2024 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– Orthobond Corporation, a leader in covalently-bound antibacterial surface technologies with broad applications in the medical device industry, announced today that an … The post Orthobond Supports Hospital for Special Surgery’s Presentation of New Landmark

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Charles Reitman, M.D.: 2024 Winner of NASS’s David Selby Award

Orthopedics This Week

Charles Alan Reitman, M.D. has been honored by NASS with the 2024 David Selby Award. The post Charles Reitman, M.D.: 2024 Winner of NASS’s David Selby Award first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Cerapedics’ i-FACTOR P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft, a Trusted Choice in Bone Graft Solutions, Now Approved for Expanded Indications for Use

OrthoSpineNews

Approval underscores Cerapedics’ commitment to investing in evidence that brings scientific rigor to bone grafting for spinal fusion. WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cerapedics Inc., a global, commercial-stage orthopedics company dedicated to redefining the standard of care for bone repair, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expansion to the indications … The post Cerapedics’ i-FACTOR P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Gr

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Best States to Practice 2024: How we got our results

Physicians Practice

The method behind our definitive list of the best states for practicing medicine.

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Aurora Spine Corporation Announces Participation at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting

OrthoSpineNews

Company to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations at Booth #4510 CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a leader in the development of groundbreaking medical devices for spinal surgery, today announced its participation at the 2024 North American Spine Society (“NASS”) Annual Meeting.

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Episode 272 – How to Go from “Being the Machine” to Building the Machine

The Remarkable Practice

                                Recap In this episode, you’ll discover: What hat should you be wearing right now? Making the critical transition from being the machine to building the machine Trust the ascension process: The intentional addition and subtraction of hats Get clear on your 3 Roles: Operator, Leader (CEO) and Investor Episode Highlights 03:20 – Recap of the well-attended webinar on the 7 figure Associate Doctor Compensation Plan Model

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180: New Patients From Google Ads (ft. Bailee Bragg)

ChiroCandy Marketing

Schedule a call or find out more: [link] Summary In this episode of the ChiroCandy Podcast, Matt Keenan interviews Bailee Bragg, the Google Director at ChiroCandy. They discuss the benefits of advertising on Google and how it can complement other advertising platforms like Facebook. Bailee emphasizes the importance of omnipresence in advertising, reaching potential customers wherever they are.

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Identifying Dysafferentation with the INSiGHT

CLA

The Impact of Dysafferentation Dysafferentation, the disruption of normal sensory input to the brain, plays a significant role in vertebral subluxation and overall health. INSiGHT scanning technology by CLA provides chiropractors with advanced tools to identify dysafferentation and communicate its impact to patients effectively. Measuring Dysafferentation with INSiGHT INSiGHT technology employs Heart Rate Variability (HRV) testing to assess dysafferentation.