Mon.Aug 26, 2024

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Fulcrum Health supports Minnesota DCs in federally funded RETAIN study

Chiropractic Economics

The impact of unemployment and underemployment can be mentally, physically and financially devastating. Research data shows that if someone is out of work for more than three months, whether due to an injury or some other cause, only 50% return to work. If that time without work is over 12 months, only 5% return to work. This results in escalating costs to the worker, employers and the state, and also takes a toll on workers’ finances and health.

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Research shows that smartwatch and clinical testing measures differ

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

At a time when usage of smartwatches and rings has become more common, a West Virginia University human performance researcher points out that the heart rate variability—the time between heartbeats—the devices report is different from what would be recorded in a clinical setting.

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Travel without aches and pains – tips from Canadian chiropractors’

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but the journey itself often comes with its own set of challenges for your body. Whether you’re walking through terminals, running to your gate, sitting for extended periods, or lifting heavy luggage, the combination of muscle fatigue, joint stiffness, and travel stress can make you feel worn out before you even reach your destination or in some cases, your flight.

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Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children, research reveals

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum. The prefrontal cortex (PFC), located in the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex, handles these functions.

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Blog Smarter: 12 Tips to Boost Your Content Marketing Game

Propel Marketing & Design

Ever wondered why some blog posts go viral while others go unnoticed? Discover the 12 essential tips that can transform your blogging game!Today, we’re giving you some pro tips that will help you write better blog posts because, let’s face it, we’re not all bloggers.When you started in your field, you likely didn’t think that [.

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Practice tip of the week: Managing practice staff

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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What Toxins Are Released After Adjustment?

Markson Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is a powerful holistic health tool that, through three phases of relief, offers a pathway to better wellness and pain-free living. Occasionally, patients report unpleasant symptoms following a chiropractic adjustment, including headaches, nausea, and fatigue.

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UnitedHealth considering purchase of Surgery Partners

OrthoSpineNews

Surgery Partners is the third-largest ASC operator in the country, and private equity firms are reportedly also interested in buying the chain. August 26, 2024 – Jeff Lagasse, Editor UnitedHealth Group is one of several potential buyers of Surgery Partners, an operator of ambulatory surgical centers, and negotiations on a potential deal are still in the … The post UnitedHealth considering purchase of Surgery Partners appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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The Hip Bone connected to the…. Universe?

CLA

Our patients use their own terms to describe spinal anatomy. Hips are femurs, backs are spines, tailbones are sacrums. What they miss is that everything is connected and that bones only move and stay functionally mobile if muscles move them. Oops, one more step. Muscles only contract if neurology is firing and all of this is coordinated when the brain gets involved.

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Spine Wave Announces the Commercial Launch of the Exceed® Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device featuring TiCell® Nano Advanced Surface Technology

OrthoSpineNews

SHELTON, Conn., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spine Wave is pleased to announce the immediate launch of the Exceed® Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device featuring TiCell® Nano Advanced Surface Technology. The Exceed® Biplanar Expandable Interbody Device is an interbody device for Transforaminal (TLIF) and Posterior (PLIF) lumbar interbody fusion with all-titanium construction, biplanar expansion, easy … The post Spine Wave Announces the Commercial Launch of the Exceed® Biplanar Ex

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Understanding the High Incidence of Spontaneous Resorption in Lumbar Disc Herniation: Insights for Practicing Chiropractors

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

In the ever-evolving field of chiropractic care, understanding the intricacies of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is essential for enhancing patient outcomes. The recent systematic review published in Pain Physician has illuminated the remarkable phenomenon of spontaneous resorption in LDH cases. With an impressive overall incidence of 66.66% of cases experiencing this resolution with conservative treatment, chiropractors have a compelling case to advocate for non-invasive approaches before conside

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Assure Announces Further Extension of Exchange Offer Relating to its Convertible Notes

OrthoSpineNews

DENVER, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Assure Holdings Corp. (“Assure” or the “Company”) (OTC: IONM), today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer (the “Offer”) relating to the Company’s 9% Convertible Debentures due 2023 and 2024 (the “Assure Convertible Debentures”). As a result of the extension, the Exchange Offer is … The post Assure Announces Further Extension of Exchange Offer Relating to its Convertible Notes appeared first on Ortho Spine Ne

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Practice tip of the week: Providing great customer service to patients

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Defendant Fights Back Against MiMedx “Blatant Intimidation” Non-Compete Suit

OrthoSpineNews

Ex-MiMedx Employee Caralyn Gargan Files Counterclaims for “Predatory Sales Practices” and “Incentivized Fraud” per Mintz Attorneys MARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — One of 10 defendants who were sued earlier this year by MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG) today filed counterclaims against the placental biologics company.

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The Ultimate Guide to CPT Code 98942 for Chiropractic Practice

zHealth

The post The Ultimate Guide to CPT Code 98942 for Chiropractic Practice appeared first on Best Cloud-Based Chiropractic Practice Management Software.

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The pros and cons of expanding from one clinic to two

Chiropractic Economics

As demand for chiropractic care grows, many DCs are considering expanding from one clinic to two. While this growth can lead to significant rewards, it also comes with increased risks and complexities. This article delves into the financial differences between expanding from one clinic to two, helping DCs better understand the tradeoffs so they can make informed decisions about their best business strategy.

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