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The benefits of a concierge chiropractic practice

Chiropractic Economics

Lets face it with insurance reimbursement on the decline, DCs are moving to add more and more cash-based services to their practices. This phenomenon also comes at a time when patients are increasingly seeking healthcare solutions that provide more personalized attention, greater access to their doctors and a proactive approach to their overall health and well-being.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

As chiropractors, were fortunate to work in a field supported by an ever-growing body of chiro research that supports our profession. At times, however, it can feel overwhelming to sift through the enormous number of chiropractic studies to find actionable insights. That's why your team at ChiroUp has curated the top chiropractic research studies from 2024 , providing not only a recap of groundbreaking findings but also practical tools to integrate them into your practice.

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5 Tips on Preparing Your Credit to Buy a Chiropractic Practice

The Strategic Chiropractor

If youre considering purchasing an existing chiropractic business, here are five quick tips to help in preparing your credit to buy a chiropractic practice. Certainly, a lot of preparation goes into researching your ideal location, finding the right fit business and determining your budget for a purchase. But one step that many aspiring chiropractors overlook is getting your credit prepared to a buy chiropractic practice.

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Association Between Spinal Manipulation, Butalbital Prescription, and Medication Overuse Headache in Adults With Tension-Type Headache: Retrospective Cohort Study

ChiroOrg

Chiro.Org Blog: Our findings reveal a significant reduction in likelihood of both butalbital prescription and, tentatively, medication overuse headache (MOH), through 2years' follow-up among adults with tension-type headache (TTH) receiving spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) compared to matched controls. These findings reinforce clinical practice guidelines already recommending SMT for TTH.

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The new HIPAA law: Immediate actions you need to take

Chiropractic Economics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024. This new HIPAA law, aimed at enhancing the protection of patient reproductive health information, requires immediate attention. Covered entities, including DCs, must swiftly understand and comply with these changes by December 23, 2024. 1 Urgent updates needed Complying with these changes includes updating many aspects of your HIPAA compliance

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Adding injury to injury: shockwave therapy’s big idea (Member Post) [l]

PainScience

I recently re-introduced readers to shockwave therapy , a cousin of ultrasound that uses high-intensity pressure waves: much bigger and faster than ultrasound's waves, and also at much lower frequencies (infrasonic). Weirdly, its a lot like a massage gun that produces more potent and penetrating vibrations. Shockwave therapy is also more painful than ultrasound or massage guns because it actually does damage.

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Physicians Practice digital edition: Payer relationships

Physicians Practice

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

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Northeast College of Health Sciences alumni invited to reconnect

Chiropractic Economics

Northeast College of Health Sciences has campuses in Seneca Falls, New York (shown here) and Long Island. As Northeast College of Health Sciences continues to grow as a leader in healthcare education, the college is celebrating its thriving alumni network of more than 10,000 graduates worldwide. With a rich history spanning more than 100 years, Northeast is dedicated to fostering lifelong connections with its alumni and celebrating their vital role in shaping the colleges future, a Northeast pre

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Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to preservation of cognitive abilities in older age

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in older age is linked to the preservation of several core aspects of cognitive ability that are vulnerable to age-related decline, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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It's that time of year. again

Physicians Practice

While the public rages at payers, it's important not to forget Congress' role in the current state of health care.

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2024 Year in Review – Student Life Edition

Palmer College of Chiropractic

From professional development activities to holiday festivities, Palmer students balanced the rigorous demands of our academic curriculum with fun along the way. Check out the campus life highlights from 2024! 2024 Highlights Professional Development & Networking Palmer students took part in dozens of professional development events including conferences and on-campus sessions featuring guest speakers.

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Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association president receives ChiroCongress Impact Award

Chiropractic Economics

Michelle Rose, DC, won the ChiroCongress Impact Award in November. Michelle Rose, DC, president of the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (UVCA) and owner of Green Run Chiropractic in Virginia Beach, received the ChiroCongress Impact Award from the Congress of State Chiropractic Associations. The award was presented for her unwavering contributions to, and support of ChiroCongress, state associations and the entire profession at the ChiroCongress Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado in N

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Short-term cognitive boost from exercise may last for 24 hours, suggests study

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

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Staffing shortages: Time to consider a virtual assistant

Physicians Practice

Staffing shortages are impacting patient care, straining doctors, nurses, technicians, and other essential staff.

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2025 ORS Annual Meeting to Celebrate Power of Science

Orthopedics This Week

In just a couple months, February 7-11, 2025, The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) will hold its Annual Meeting in warm and welcoming Phoenix, Arizona. Orthopedics This Week has everything you need to know to make the most of this essential orthopedic annual meeting. The post 2025 ORS Annual Meeting to Celebrate Power of Science first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Inaugural TNChiroFoundation chiropractic staff scholarships awarded

Chiropractic Economics

The TNChiroFoundation has announced the recipients of its first-ever chiropractic staff scholarships: a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) scholarship and a Chiropractic X-Ray Technician (CXT) scholarship. The staff scholarships are the latest addition to TNChiroFoundations scholarship program, which also has a chiropractic student scholarship , introduced in May 2024.

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Five ways to make your daily walks even more beneficial

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefitslowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Sciatica Caused by Pregnancy

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Pregnancy is an amazing time in your life, but it also puts a lot of abnormal strains on your body. As your body grows, the weight puts additional pressure on unstable joints and muscles. One of the more common complaints is sciatica. Sciatica is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the buttocks and down the legs.

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Team Stryker Slam Dunks the Q3 Report

Orthopedics This Week

Kevin Lobo, chair and chief executive officer of Stryker Corporation, and his management team, reported strong sales growth in its third quarter, leading Team Stryker to bump up organic sales growth from 9.5% to 10%. The post Team Stryker Slam Dunks the Q3 Report first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

In this issue’s letter from the editor, Gloria N. Hall, Editor-In-Chief, highlights revolutionary ways to patient care and grow your practice. Welcome to Issue 20, which takes a look at personalized chiropractic care and revolutionary new options to treat more patients and grow your practice. The experts in this issue offer you sound advice on brain-boosting supplement regimens, new strategies for holistic pain relief and disease prevention, keeping up with HIPAA and Medicare requirements

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Repeated head impacts drive brain degeneration patterns in chronic traumatic encephalopathy, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new study from researchers at the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease and CTE Center is helping solve the mystery as to why the brain shrinks in a unique pattern, known as atrophy, in chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Published in Acta Neuropathologica, this research provides novel evidence that cumulative repetitive head impacts are driving the specific patterns of brain degeneration found at the base of the folds of the surface of the brain, known as the cortical sulcus.

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Chiropractic Websites: Your Secret Weapon for Practice Growth

Rocket Chiro

Your chiropractic website is the foundation of your online presence. But not all websites are created equal. The best chiropractic websites are designed to do more than look goodthey work hard to grow your practice. At Rocket Chiropractic Websites & SEO, we create websites that attract, engage, and convert new patients. Here’s how a great chiropractic website can elevate your practice to new heights.

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ZBH’s Q3 Report: OK, Despite Software Bugs

Orthopedics This Week

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. reported $1.824 billion in sales and $279.5 million in operating profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, which was above both Wall Streets expectations and managements guidance. The post ZBHs Q3 Report: OK, Despite Software Bugs first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Improving Clinical Retail Sales | Free Webinar

Chiropractic Economics

Sponsor: Hyperice Speaker: Eric Fernandez, Senior Director, Rehab @Hyperice Engage staff, patients and vendors to create a clinical retail program grounded in patient care that drives consistent revenue. This Webinar will help with: Improving retail sales by engaging staff, patients & vendors to create consistent success Retail best practices , how to price the items, leveraging samples & promo material Addressing common pain points with staff buy-in, pricing and inventory management, ch

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Study finds no evidence high dementia risk among former professional soccer players is driven by lifestyle factors

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A new study has found no evidence that common modifiable health and lifestyle risk factors are responsible for the elevated dementia risk observed among former professional soccer players.

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Episode 041 – Unlocking the Keys to a Breakthrough Year in Your Practice

The Remarkable Practice

How do you define success for your practice? This weeks conversation focuses on aligning core values, vision, and behaviors to build a remarkable chiropractic business. Dr. Stephen Franson shares practical insights into navigating the “build season,” emphasizing clarity, vision casting, and the importance of systems to create scalable, durable, and profitable practices.

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2025 Spine: Base to Summit: Program and Focus for 2025

Orthopedics This Week

In just six weeks, the 35-year-old meeting Spine: Base to Summit convenes in beautiful Vail, Colorado. For orthopedic and neurological surgeons, this is one of the best collegial winter spine meetings. A must attend. The post 2025 Spine: Base to Summit: Program and Focus for 2025 first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Maximize New Patient Growth With a Better Chiropractic Website

Rocket Chiro

Are you struggling to attract new patients to your chiropractic practice ? A well-designed website could be the key to unlocking your practice’s potential. This article will delve into the essential features of top-notch chiropractic websites, including user experience enhancements and search engine optimization strategies. By focusing on mobile-friendly designs and integrating online appointment scheduling, we’ll show you how to transform your online presence.

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Why some concussions are worse than others

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

As organs go, the human brain is an odd one. It's remarkably big relative to our bodies, for starters. It's also wrinklier than most, with a complex, folded surface making space for the tens of billions of interconnected neurons that give rise to our species' unique cognitive powers. Oh, and it's jigglylike, really jiggly.

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Faster, safer complex head and neck reconstruction with preserved blood supply tissue

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

Researchers have developed a new technique for head and neck reconstruction using a pedicled latissimus dorsi flap. This approach offers a safer, faster alternative for high-risk patients, achieving a 100% success rate in 22 cases with complex defects.

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How practices are closing gaps in care with text messaging

Physicians Practice

For practices, care gaps translate to lost volume and revenue as well as the potential for their patients to experience preventable diseases and worsening health.

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Meditations on Violent Acts

Orthopedics This Week

The murder of Brian Thompson on a New York City street shocked the entire musculoskeletal community. The most tragic aspect of this attack was that weve seen this beforeas similarly violent acts against orthopedic and spine caregivers. The post Meditations on Violent Acts first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A gift that helps someone eat, sleep or exercise better can send a powerful message, said Dr. Laurence Sperling, the Katz Professor in Preventive Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.

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How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Change The Brain

Total Health Chiropractic

When most people think of chiropractic care, they often associate it with relieving back or neck pain in older people. While this is a significant part of what chiropractors do, this is just the tip of the iceberg and the benefits of chiropractic care go far deeper. Research indicates that these adjustments can, in fact, … Continue reading "How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Change The Brain" The post How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Change The Brain appeared first on Total Health Chiropract

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How Chiropractic Care Offers Relief for Migraine Sufferers: Find a Specialist Near You

Any Spine

Are you tired of migraines dictating your life? In the heart of Inman Park, Atlanta, our chiropractic therapy offers a beacon of hope for those plagued by this debilitating condition. This article will delve into how chiropractic care can alleviate migraine symptoms and improve your overall quality of life. We’ll discuss the supportive research and what to expect from treatment, providing you with the knowledge to make an informed decision.

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Using the laws of physics to enhance your practice

Physicians Practice

We need to think outside the box and identify more than one solution to find the best solution to problems in the practice.

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Fast-acting sub-perception therapy spinal cord stimulation found to reduce back pain

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Patients with chronic pain treated with the novel Fast-Acting Sub-Perception Therapy (FAST) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems may achieve significant and durable pain relief for up to 12 months of follow-up, according to a study presented at the 23rd Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, a meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, held from Nov. 21 to 23 in Las Vegas.