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Turnkey functional medicine weight loss protocols

Chiropractic Economics

In the contemporary landscape of weight management, traditional methods have proven increasingly inadequate. While obesity has long been attributed to sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary choices, current challenges reveal a more complex picture influenced by environmental factors and pervasive chemicals known as obesogens. These additives disrupt normal metabolic processes, making weight management a multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive approach.

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How to Start a Pet Care Blog: Comprehensive Guide

iMatrix

Whether you’re a pet parent or not, you’re probably aware of pet blogs’ popularity. Pet owners love giving their pets the best care, and as a veterinarian, you can provide expert advice through your own pet blog. But what value can pet blogging bring to your pet care practice, and how can you get started? We’ve developed a simple guide to help you reach more pet parents and grow your practice in the process.

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Should You Sell Your Building With Your Chiropractic Practice Sale?

The Strategic Chiropractor

There’s one common question that goes through a lot of doctor’s minds as they prepare their transition — regardless of whether you are planning to transition sooner or later, sell, hire an associate, whatever it may be. The question I get often is this: Should I sell my building with my practice? There is no definitive answer that applies across the board except this: it depends on your situation.

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Balance may provide a better measure of aging than strength or gait

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

How long a person can stand—on one leg—is a more telltale measure of aging than changes in strength or gait, according to new Mayo Clinic research. The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE.

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Plan for retirement that feels great for you, your staff and your patients

Chiropractic Economics

You are dedicated to healing and serving, so when retirement looms, it’s natural to feel conflicted about leaving behind the practice and legacy you’ve built. However, done right, your retirement can be your final professional accomplishment. It’s a chance to pass the torch to a new doctor with the passion and skill to continue to care for your patients so your legacy lives on while you embark on your next adventure with pride and peace of mind.

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Regaining happiness in our medical careers

Physicians Practice

Part two of our look at the loss of joy inhealth care and how to get it back.

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Chronic pain can be predicted within three days of an injury

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross 'talk' between two regions of the brain, and the person's anxiety level after the injury, according to a new study. The study showed the more the hippocampus -- the brain's memory center -- talked to the cortex -- involved in long term memory storage -- the more likely the person is to develop chronic pain.

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SCU awarded $1.7 million NIH R01 grant for back pain research

Chiropractic Economics

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) just awarded a $1.7 million R01 grant to the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Clinical and Health Research department. According to an SCU press release , the prestigious R01 grant will fund groundbreaking research comparing the safety, efficiency and care costs for Medicare beneficiaries receiving acupuncture for chronic low-back pain.

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Understanding Upper Back Tightness: Causes and How We Can Help

Chiros in Motion

Upper back tightness is a common complaint we hear from many clients at Chiros in Motion. It can range from mild discomfort to persistent tension that impacts your daily activities and athletic performance. Have you gone to a chiropractor over and over again for adjustments, only to have the tightness come back? This blog will […] The post Understanding Upper Back Tightness: Causes and How We Can Help appeared first on Chiros in Motion.

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World’s First Robotic Surgery Using Meta Quest and 3D Visualization Demonstrate a Real-World Application of Augmented Reality (AR)

OrthoSpineNews

Dr. Alberto Rodriguez Navarro, minimally invasive surgeon and CEO of Levita Magnetics Levita Magnetics’ state-of-the-art MARS robotic system offers surgeons unparalleled depth perception, designed to enable faster and more precise procedures MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a groundbreaking advancement for medical science, surgeons in Santiago, Chile, performed the world’s first robotic surgeries combining 3D … The post World’s First Robotic Su

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Regular exercise could reduce the severity of hangovers

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Most of us have been there: a night of fun turns into a morning of regret—complete with a pounding headache, nausea and fatigue.

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SCU awarded $1.7 million NIH R01 grant for back pain research

Chiropractic Economics

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) just awarded a $1.7 million R01 grant to the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Clinical and Health Research department. According to an SCU press release , the prestigious R01 grant will fund groundbreaking research comparing the safety, efficiency and care costs for Medicare beneficiaries receiving acupuncture for chronic low-back pain.

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Chiropractic Care: Your Ultimate Solution for Chronic Back Pain Relief

Any Spine

 Are you grappling with the persistent throb of chronic back pain? Within these lines, discover how chiropractic care can become your sanctuary, offering much-needed relief where medications and other therapies fall short. I’ll guide you through various chiropractic techniques tailored to soothe your aching muscles, ease nerve tension, and provide lasting injury recovery.

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Aurora Spine Corporation Schedules Conference Call to Update Investors and Discuss Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

OrthoSpineNews

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced it has scheduled a conference call to update investors and discuss its third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results that ended … The post Aurora Spine Corporation Schedules Conference Call to Update Investors and Discuss Third Quarter Fisc

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Pitchers rejoice? Plasma irradiation might prevent tendon re-tears

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

Researchers have found that using non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma on rotator cuff tears resulted in accelerated healing of the tendon-bone junction with improved strength in comparison to a control group.

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What’s your back age? Take the Back Health Calculator Test

Chiropractic Economics

Have you taken the Back Health Calculator Test? When the U.K. observed Back Care Awareness Week Oct. 6-12, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) created The Back Health Calculator Test, which aims to help people gain a better understanding of back health and how they can improve it. According to a BCA press release , currently the number of people leaving the workforce due to long-term sickness is at its highest in the U.K. since the 1990s, with musculoskeletal (MSK) health conditions comin

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Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Injuries of the knee resulting in damage to cartilage affect approximately 900,000 Americans annually, resulting in more than 200,000 surgical procedures. These injuries are frequently associated with pain, diminished joint functionality, and reduced quality of life.

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Why we aren't happier: The loss of joy in health care

Physicians Practice

Part one in a look at the loss of joy hitting the health care industry.

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Female Surgeons Breaking Through One Misperception at a Time

Orthopedics This Week

It’s almost 2025 and women still only make up about 7% of orthopedic surgeons across the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Why is this? Women who are thriving in the field say that it has a lot to do with misperceptions and a lack of commitment to diversity on staff. When done right though, a diverse medical staff improves patient care.

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Tips for communicating with patients with limited English proficiency

Chiropractic Economics

This article discusses the negative impact of language discordance between provider and patient on patient health, and specifies the regulatory guidelines requiring language access. It also provides tips for better communicating with patients who have limited English proficiency. Nearly one in five people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home according to the 2022 Census Bureau report , nearly tripling from four decades ago.

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Clinical trial suggests aerobic exercise helps prevent brain fog caused by chemotherapy

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Many women who receive chemotherapy experience a decreased ability to remember, concentrate, and/or think—commonly referred to as "chemo-brain" or "brain fog"—both short- and long-term.

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STUDY: Can you attack back pain with knowledge bombs? [s]

PainScience

If youd never heard of this idea, it might sound crazy to you: maybe knowledge is a pain-killer. What if you could treat chronic low back pain just by teaching people that it doesnt actually have much to do with whatevers going on with spines? That its more a matter of pain getting wound up by fear, anxiety, exhaustion, and immobility? Could just understanding do the job?

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2024 Physicians Practice best states to practice

Physicians Practice

The definitive ranking of which states are best for physicians.

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The Joint Corp. announces inducement grants

Chiropractic Economics

The Joint Corp., the U.S.’s largest franchisor of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announced it granted equity awards on Oct. 14, as a material inducement to the employment of the company’s newly hired President and CEO, Sanjiv Razdan. In connection with the appointment of Razdan on Oct. 14, the company gave Razdan employment inducement grants consisting of (a) 38,059 stock options and (b) 38,059 time-based restricted stock awards, each with an effective grant date of O

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Next-generation regenerative treatment may help prevent tendon re-tears

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The human body, filled with muscles and moving parts, is far from indestructible. Injuries are common, especially where tendons and bones connect. In Japan, rotator cuff tears affect approximately one in four people over age 50, and reports state that even after surgery, about 20% of cases result in re-tears. To combat this, new healing methods to bolster current clinical practices are needed.

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Try Insoles for Foot Pain Prevention

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Do you suffer from pain and other problems caused by issues like flat feet or plantar fasciitis ? Custom orthotic insoles offer tailored arch support that can help relieve foot pain while providing a whole host of health benefits. With c ustom shoe inserts from Foot Levelers , you can start looking forward to going for walks again without fear of pain.

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Physicians Practice digital edition: Mending lost patient trust

Physicians Practice

Your monthly collection of insights from the Physicians Practice Pearls writers is available now!

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Parker University presents Parker the security dog

Chiropractic Economics

Parker University introduced a new member of the campus security team: Parker the security dog, the university’s first. With his distinctive bright blue eyes and gentle nature, Parker, a Great Dane, is more than just a security asset; he’s a beloved figure on campus, bringing safety and smiles to students, faculty and staff, noted a Parker University press release.

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Feel a pop, then pain in your knee? It could be an ACL tear

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

You're playing tag with your kids, hitting a fast tennis return shot, landing after a gymnastics vault, evading a football tackle or jumping off a rock onto the beach. Suddenly, you feel a pop in your knee, then immediate pain followed by swelling. You may have just injured or torn your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL.

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Proper Sitting Posture for Pumpkin Carving

Markson Chiropractic

Carving a pumpkin is an essential, festive autumn activity for families. But before you start cutting spooky faces or intricate patterns into your jack-o’-lantern, it’s crucial to consider how you’re sitting while working on that prized gourd. Proper sitting posture can make all the difference between an enjoyable experience and one marred by neck pain or discomfort.

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Practice tip of the week: Boosting your reimbursement

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Standard Process named to Deloitte Wisconsin 75 list for outstanding sales revenue

Chiropractic Economics

Standard Process, a leading whole food-based nutritional supplement company based in Wisconsin, has been named to the Deloitte Wisconsin 75 list for 2024 at number 73; this annual list recognizes the largest privately-held Wisconsin-based companies, selected based on annual sales revenue. This is the sixth consecutive year the company has been named to the list, starting in 2019, noted a Standard Process press release. “I am extremely proud that Standard Process has been recognized in the

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Acupuncture reduces pain with chronic sciatica from herniated disk

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Acupuncture results in less pain and better function for patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk, according to a study published online Oct. 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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John R. Martin Wins AAHKS’ Surgical Tech Award

Orthopedics This Week

John R. Martin, M.D., honored with AAHKS’ Surgical Techniques and Technologies Award at 2024 annual meeting. The post John R. Martin Wins AAHKS’ Surgical Tech Award first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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BONESUPPORT HOLDING AB (publ) – publishes Q3 2024 Interim report

OrthoSpineNews

October 24, 2024 – BONESUPPORT HOLDING AB (publ), a leading company in orthobiologics for the management of bone injuries, today publishes the interim report for the third quarter 2024. 54% SALES GROWTH (CER), STRONG EARNINGS “Record sales for CERAMENT® G in the US. SOLARIO opens up for a change in treatment standard.” Emil Billbäck, CEO JULY … The post BONESUPPORT HOLDING AB (publ) – publishes Q3 2024 Interim report appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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Plan for retirement that feels great for you, your staff and your patients

Chiropractic Economics

You are dedicated to healing and serving, so when retirement looms, it’s natural to feel conflicted about leaving behind the practice and legacy you’ve built. However, done right, your retirement can be your final professional accomplishment. It’s a chance to pass the torch to a new doctor with the passion and skill to continue to care for your patients so your legacy lives on while you embark on your next adventure with pride and peace of mind.

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New study reveals loneliness as a major concern in sport

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Researchers from the University of Lincoln have published a first of its kind study into loneliness in sport.

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