July, 2024

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Women are breaking barriers in the chiropractic profession

Chiropractic Economics

The landscape is changing rapidly as more women enter the field, although the chiropractic profession has traditionally been dominated by men. This shift helps bring new, unique perspectives and transformative approaches to chiropractic. In fact, women DCs are making significant contributions, breaking down some of the old barriers and in many ways, reshaping the profession.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

An Introduction to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) encompasses a complex set of muscular and articular disorders affecting the TMJ, leading to pain, dysfunction, and potential degeneration. Understanding the etiology is crucial for effective assessment and treatment. For a comprehensive guide and research-backed assessment and treatment, refer back to ChiroUp.com in the condition reference section.

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3 Essential Ingredients to a Successful Chiropractic Practice Sale or Transition

The Strategic Chiropractor

After years of working with chiropractors who have sold or transitioned their chiropractic practice, I’ve noted that there are three essential ingredients needed in the decision-making process that will help you reach the ultimate goal of successfully selling or transitioning your chiropractic practice. Persistent Rumors That Prevent You From Fulfilling Your Exit Strategy Dreams Before you begin the journey, let’s first dispel a few myths that can derail your train before you get to your d

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A Quick Guide to GMB Categories

iMatrix

If you’re a veterinarian or chiropractic practice, you’d want to drive more customers to your business. So one of the most practical ways to increase awareness of your business online is by claiming your business listing. While there are many online directories, the most basic one you should claim is your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business).

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Return to Running After an Injury

Mike Reinold

How to build a return to running progression after an injury or surgery. The post Return to Running After an Injury appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Information on the CrowdStrike Outage

Genesis

On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 04:09 UTC, Hospitals and healthcare clinics around the world faced significant disruptions in appointment systems, lab systems, and patient records, leading to delays and cancellation of appointments. Many 911 services were severely affected and travel was halted across the U.S. Millions of Windows systems crashed and displayed the infamous “blue screen of death” ( BSOD ).

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Will your chiropractic practice sell or fold?

Chiropractic Economics

Today, a record number of doctors of chiropractic are considering selling their practices. When practice sales are managed carefully, planned strategically and priced correctly, they can be an excellent way to ensure the well-being of your staff and patients after your departure. Moreover, a successful sale can safeguard your legacy and capture significant value from your initial investment in building your practice.

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Does the type of workstation you use make a difference in your health and productivity?

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

Although devices such as standing desks have been found to alleviate physical symptoms and increase worker productivity, questions remain regarding the best use of the primary types of workstations -- stand-biased, sit-stand or traditional -- for increasing workers' physical activity and preventing health problems. To answer these questions, researchers measured the computer usage and activity levels of 61 office workers for 10 days to evaluate any discomfort and develop possible remedies.

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Typical Car Accident Settlement Amounts

Oviedo Chiropractic

Injured in a car accident? Estimates on typical car accident settlement amounts can vary. Here’s what you need to know. If you’ve spent any time researching “typical car accident settlement amounts,” you already know that this is a difficult subject to get to the bottom of. Depending on who you ask, the property damage, the types of injuries sustained,—and even where you live—you will get a wide range of numbers.

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ACL Repair Using the BEAR Technique

Mike Reinold

What is a bridge enhanced ACL repair, or BEAR technique, compared to an ACL reconstruction? The post ACL Repair Using the BEAR Technique appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Providence St. Joseph Hospital Performs World’s First Spine Surgery Using eCential Robotics’ Open Spine Robot, with Spineart Compatible Implants

OrthoSpineNews

ORANGE, Calif. July 25, 2024 – Providence St. Joseph Hospital announced it has successfully performed the world’s first robotic spinal surgery using a new open spine platform by eCential Robotics to implant a Spineart medical device. eCential Robotics, a surgical robotics company which developed the open surgical platform and Spineart, a leader in spine surgery innovation, are collaborators in a … The post Providence St.

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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic case studies help us understand the potential impact of certain interventions on patients with unique and often complex health issues. Several reports have found chiropractic benefits in these situations. This article explores three 2024 chiropractic case studies finding benefits for patients with musculoskeletal issues combined with liver cancer, itchy back syndrome and tongue-tie. #1.

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A widespread practice among athletes harms both performance and health, says study

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Whether selected to swim, row or run in the Olympics, or gearing up to ride in the Tour de France, achieving the "right" weight has been a focal point of many elite athletes for decades. It could be to look lean and mean in a swimsuit or jersey, or to qualify for a certain weight category. But there is also a belief that losing weight enhances performance.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

Table of Contents Chiropractic Tools and Equipment Activator Adjusting Tool SOT (Sacro-Occipital Technique) Blocks Massage Gun Heat/Ice Packs Impulse Adjusting Instrument ArthroStim Adjusting Tool Pulstar FRAS Adjusting Instrument Atlas Orthogonal Percussion Instrument Inclinometers Chiropractic Tables Digital X-ray Machine Computers/iPads Therapeutic Ultrasound Cold Laser Therapy Device TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Unit Rehab/Exercise Equipment Cervical Traction Devices Di

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Chiropractic care for arthritis

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Currently, in Canada, arthritis impacts 6 million people – that number is expected to grow to by 50 per cent (9 million) by 2024. [1] Managing arthritis can be challenging due to the natural progression of aging joints over time, and sometimes exasperated by long wait times to see a family physician. Chiropractors, as specialists in musculoskeletal (MSK) health, can play a crucial role in supporting patients with arthritis, offering both relief from symptoms as well as strategies for managing th

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Palmer College Wins 2024 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Palmer College of Chiropractic

CASE awards celebrate outstanding achievements in educational advancement (DAVENPORT, Iowa) – The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently announced the recipients of its 2024 Circle of Excellence Awards. Palmer College of Chiropractic, headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, received the Silver Circle of Excellence Award for its multi-year campaign “ Daring and Driven : The Campaign for Palmer College.

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Orthopedic Implants Market size is set to grow by USD 12.54 billion from 2024-2028, High prevalence of osteoporosis boost the market, Technavio

OrthoSpineNews

NEW YORK, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global orthopedic implants market size is estimated to grow by USD 12.54 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 5.72% during the forecast period. High prevalence of osteoporosis is driving market growth, with a trend towards rising number of strategic alliances.

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The one test that could change your female patients’ lives

Chiropractic Economics

From the time women’s periods begin, typically in their early teens, females start internalizing the idea their menstrual symptoms are normal, just part of being female; go curl up in a ball until it’s over. (My mother actually used to give me sips of blackberry brandy back in the day to take the edge off.) Normal? Hardly. Menstrual symptoms, beyond some mild cramping or even a skipped period here and there, are not inevitable.

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Study suggests reviewing current recommendations that discourage exercise before bed

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Findings of a small comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggest resistance exercise 'activity breaks' at night may improve sleep length. Three-minute breaks every 30 minutes over a period of four hours may be all that's needed, the findings indicate.

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Important: Protect Your Google Maps Listing From this Scam

Propel Marketing & Design

Uncover a disturbing trend: unscrupulous individuals, are manipulating Google Maps pins to misrepresent business locations as if you didn’t have enough to worry about when running a small business! But don’t worry; this episode offers crucial guidance on defending your clinic or business against such tactics.We'll explore effective strategies for monitoring your Google Business Profile [.

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Empowering health care individuals and teams to proactive risk success

Physicians Practice

Risk comes from anywhere and everywhere, so not only do organizations need system wide solutions, individuals and teams must also be part of the solution.

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Old Spines, Need New Ideas: Spine Hardware Update

Orthopedics This Week

In strong, non-osteoporotic bone, pedicle screw loosening rates are about 1-15%. In osteoporotic bone those rates soar to more than 60%. Old spines need new ideas. Time for Karma, a better approach for spine fixation when bone quality is suspect. The post Old Spines, Need New Ideas: Spine Hardware Update first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Strengthened presence in Europe

OrthoSpineNews

Spineway continues its sales and marketing efforts in Europe Press release – Ecully, July 8, 2024 – The Spineway Group, a specialist in innovative implants for the treatment of severe spine disorders, announces that it participated in the 38th edition of GEER, the annual congress of the Spanish Spine Society, held in Malaga in May. GEER is … The post Strengthened presence in Europe appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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Unlock the potential of Medicare Advantage in chiropractic care

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic professionals find themselves at a pivotal moment in a healthcare climate where the integration of specialized services becomes increasingly paramount to patient care. The surge in the aging population’s preference for nonsurgical and drug-free pain management solutions positions chiropractic care as a central player in modern healthcare.

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Heat exhaustion more likely to strike athletes who use nicotine, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Olympic athletes with a nicotine habit, beware. New Brock-led research has found nicotine consumption—whether smoking, chewing, vaping or even wearing a patch—raises the risk of developing heat exhaustion while undergoing intense physical activity, especially when doing so in a hot environment.

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Boost Your Value: Digital Marketing Tips Every Chiropractic Assistant Needs to Know

Perfect Patients

Chiropractic staff juggle many responsibilities, from greeting patients and managing files to ensuring proper billing—all while providing exceptional patient care. Now, digital marketing has also become a crucial part of the profession. According to the Perfect Patients Chiropractic State of the Industry Survey , 80% of practice managers and 51% of chiropractic assistants perform digital marketing tasks as part of their roles.

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Strategies to grow your medical practice

Physicians Practice

Growth has its risks, but the right strategy can deliver stability, security, and long-term profits.

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Medicare Death by a Thousand Payment Cuts? AMA Pushes Back!

Orthopedics This Week

For the fifth consecutive year, the CMS is threatening to cut payments, this time by 2.8%. The post Medicare Death by a Thousand Payment Cuts? AMA Pushes Back! first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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New4med GmbH Announces First Cases of its novel Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (BVNA)

OrthoSpineNews

LADENBURG, Germany, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — New4med GmbH, a German startup focused on innovative spinal treatments, announces the successful European market launch of its novel Basivertebral Nerve Ablation (BVNA) therapy. BVNA is a treatment for vertebrogenic pain, a type of chronic low back pain associated with bony lesions on the vertebral endplates.

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Understanding the differences in light-based therapies: LED vs. laser

Chiropractic Economics

As light-based therapies continue to evolve and gain recognition in the healthcare industry for their ability to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation without pharmaceutical intervention or invasive procedures, it is crucial for DCs to understand the nuances between technologies. While light emitting diode (LEDs) and lasers use similar scientific principles and mechanisms of action, there are differences to take into consideration.

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Sparked by Simone Biles, athletes at Paris Olympics to have vast mental health resources

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

History teaches us that movements require a moment. Nothing crystallized the cause of civil rights like Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Ala., bus in 1955. For the plight of the mental health of athletes, the moment came when Simone Biles gave up her seat at the Tokyo Olympics.

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From Vision to Virtual Reality: Unleashing the Potential of Chiropractor Web Design

The Chiro Website Pro

In the digital age, a chiropractor's online presence is crucial for attracting and retaining patients. Effective web design not only enhances visibility but also communicates professionalism and care. Understanding the potential of chiropractor web design involves integrating functional aesthetics with user-friendly interfaces. What is Chiropractor Web Design?

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How to talk with patients about billing

Physicians Practice

If you let patients know from the start what you expect from them, you’re far more likely to get the money you’re asking for.

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Stryker Buys Artelon for an Undisclosed Amount

Orthopedics This Week

Stryker closes on a significant strategic purchase—Artelon, the emerging leader in treating one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints—severe ankle sprains, the #1 cause of an ER visit. The post Stryker Buys Artelon for an Undisclosed Amount first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Try Cold Laser Therapy for Knee Pain

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Are you experiencing knee pain from running, hiking, exercising, or playing sports ? Or is an injury preventing you from enjoying these things? Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, GA , offers cold laser therapy as an effective and non-invasive treatment for knee pain. Explore how this innovative approach and how it can naturally stimulate healing and recovery.

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How to become a team physician

Chiropractic Economics

Having served as a team physician for both college and professional sports teams, I’m often asked, “As a doctor of chiropractic, how do you become involved with a sports team?” The answer may surprise you. Team physicians work hard physically While the position sounds like one of glamour and great reward, those certainly are not the reasons to connect yourself to a team.

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Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here's what to know

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For many people of a certain age, high school gym class began with reaching for their toes. Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise.

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