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Turn public speaking and workshops into opportunities

Chiropractic Economics

As healthcare professionals, our primary goal is to foster wellness in our communities. By leveraging public speaking and workshops, we can effectively communicate our expertise and passion for chiropractic care, educate the public on its benefits and cultivate a network of potential new patients and professional contacts. Identify your audience The first step in transforming public speaking and workshops into opportunities is to identify and understand your target audience.

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Rate of Force Development in Rehabilitation

Mike Reinold

How to incorporate rate of force development into the rehabilitation process. The post Rate of Force Development in Rehabilitation appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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Master Lower Back Pain Relief with Deadlifts in Chiropractic Rehab

ChiroUp

As chiropractors, we often see patients who experience lower back pain due to everyday activities like lifting their children, carrying groceries, or tackling yard work. These routine tasks can place significant stress on the lower back muscles, making building strength and tolerance in these movements crucial. While the deadlift is traditionally viewed as a weightlifting exercise, it can be an invaluable tool in a rehab setting to help patients recover from or prevent lower back pain.

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Organization urges IOC to cut ties with soft drink manufacturer in interests of athletes, spectators, planet

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should cut its ties with Coca-Cola in the best interests of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urge Trish Cotter and Sandra Mullin of the international public health organization Vital Strategies, in an editorial in the journal BMJ Global Health.

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Laser focus boosting athletic performance with low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The use of laser therapy in sports medicine is nothing new, although progressive applications for peak athletic performance are now going far beyond joint, muscle, tendon and ligament repair. As no two lasers or sources of light are created equal, this article explores Class 2 low-l Level laser therapy (i.e., low power and visible spectrum light ). These lasers are non-thermal (no heat production), safe for applications beyond the aforementioned connective tissues and their positive benefits can

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Cannabis use tied to head and neck cancer

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

A new study suggests that cannabis, the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide, is associated with an increased occurrence of head and neck cancer.

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15 Chiropractic Marketing Strategies Every Chiropractor Should Try

Propel Marketing & Design

Getting your chiropractic clinic noticed online is essential to getting it noticed offline. But how do you go about creating online chiropractic marketing strategies that will benefit you? At Propel, we help chiropractors define their local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and content marketing strategies, so they can meet their goals, get new patients, and find [.

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Strategies to reduce taxes and grow wealth in Q3 and Q4

Chiropractic Economics

Operating a chiropractic practice with excellence demands much more than just administering treatments, managing staff and keeping patients happy. Setting our businesses up for long-term success requires astute, intentional financial management and quality planning to ensure financial success both personally and professionally. This article provides key strategies to reduce taxes and grow wealth.

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Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment

ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

Pain management is a crucial part of the disease's care, but little is understood about how to manage it properly.

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Local SEO vs. Google Advertising: A Comprehensive Guide for Chiropractors

Rocket Chiro

Having a robust online presence is essential for chiropractors looking to attract new patients and grow their practice. Two of the most powerful tools at your disposal are local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Google Advertising. Both strategies have their unique advantages and disadvantages. Understanding these can help you make informed decisions about where to focus your chiropractic marketing efforts.

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How stress can increase risk of mental and physical ill-health among elite athletes

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Stress—it is something we all encounter in our daily lives, shaping our health and well-being in ways that are both subtle and profound. Whether it's a looming work deadline, personal relationship problems, or missing a bus on the way to work, it is clear that stressors pervade all aspects of our lives.

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Empowering your chiropractic assistant: The key to practice success

Chiropractic Economics

The chiropractic assistant (ca) plays a pivotal role in a chiropractic clinic. CAs are responsible for managing administrative tasks and supporting patient care, which makes them an indispensable part of the practice. Ensuring operations run smoothly and patients receive exceptional care would be challenging without them. However, empowering your chiropractic assistant for practice success is more than just assigning tasks.

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Going Beyond Google Reviews to Improve Your Online Reputation

Propel Marketing & Design

Online reviews, love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re a pivotal part of your online marketing strategy, and Google pays attention to them.Your online reviews help shape how your potential clients and patients react to your business, and yes, that means all your reviews, not just those on Google. Here, we reveal how online reviews, beyond your [.

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Lessons from a criminal HIPAA verdict

Physicians Practice

Each practice should learn from the result of this HIPAA case.

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I've been sick. When can I start exercising again?

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

You've had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing and your head and muscles no longer ache.

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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

You spend thousands of dollars and hours to get new patients in the door. Then, you have your initial consultation.They need special tests, so you send them away for specific, diagnostic results. Then, you begin treatment. What’s wrong with this scenario? It’s 2024, and things have changed. Trends in healthcare technology Forbes 1 indicates the top trends in healthcare include generative AI, personalized medicine, virtual healthcare assistants and preventative healthcare to name a few.

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How To Pick The Best Backpack For School

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: This is the time of the year that parents start to look for school backpacks for their children. These backpacks, while necessary for carrying all their school supplies, tend to be poorly designed for the size of the students. The backpacks often place an excessive strain on their necks and upper backs. Over a period-of-time, the extra weight can distort the natural spinal curvatures.

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How to Prevent Back Pain From Sitting

Healthy Life Chiropractic

Whether you’re going back to school to further your education or already doing what you love for a living, spending a lot of time sitting can lead to back pain. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent back pain from sitting so you can go on about your business pain-free, including several treatment options available at Healthy Life Chiropractic. Tips to Prevent Back Pain from Sitting These five tips can help you prevent back pain from sitting at a desk. 1.

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Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

One-minute, short bursts of high-intensity interval training for 19 minutes may be more effective for improving fitness among people six months or more after a stroke than traditional, 20–30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise sessions, according to research published today in the journal Stroke.

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Should you market your practice in-house or outsource?

Chiropractic Economics

An ongoing debate in the chiropractic profession is what approach works best: Marketing in-house or outsource? This article answers some common questions from DCs who have experienced various challenges and scenarios when conducting their marketing in-house vs. hiring from the outside. Q: I’d like to consider outsourcing marketing on social media. Is there enough ROI?

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Going Back to School Pain-Free With Chiro

Markson Chiropractic

Back-to-school season is here, so it’s time to hit the books. But sitting too long to read and study can hit back, causing pain and discomfort in your back and neck. Fortunately, chiropractic care is an effective solution for pain relief, and it can help you maintain optimal wellness throughout the school year.

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Paragon 28 Appoints Chadi Chahine as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-President of Supply Chain Operations, Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Narrows 2024 Net Revenue Guidance

OrthoSpineNews

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., August 9, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE: FNA) (“Paragon 28” or “Company”), a leading medical device company exclusively focused on the foot and ankle orthopedic market, today announced that Chadi Chahine has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-President of Supply Chain Operations, effective August 5, 2024.

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Unlocking the mind: The fascinating psychology of the Olympic athlete, fan rituals

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Body paint, mismatched socks, hidden knick-knacks—what do they have in common when chasing glory on the biggest stage?

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Proper billing for durable medical equipment

Chiropractic Economics

As reimbursement for chiropractic services changes, coding and billing play greater roles in ensuring accurate reimbursement for services and equipment provided to patients. One area that demands meticulous attention is the billing of durable medical equipment (DME) to insurance companies.DME billing involves specialized processes and adheres to specific guidelines to prevent claim denials and ensure proper and timely payment.

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The 5 Killer Reasons Why You Should Be Using Google Ads

DC Practice Growth

The marketing world has changed dramatically in recent years, and Google Ads is one of the platforms driving this transformation. Indeed, Google Ads is one of the most effective methods of paid online advertising. We’ve been using Google Ads for many years across our agency service and it’s brough much success to a lot of our clients. Typically we run search advertising, which specifically targets people that are searching through the Google platform.

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Orthopedic Surgical Robots Market size is set to grow by USD 1.49 billion from 2024-2028, Limitations in conventional surgeries spurring the adoption of robotic surgical platforms boost the market, Technavio

OrthoSpineNews

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global orthopedic surgical robots market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.49 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 27.17% during the forecast period. Limitations in conventional surgeries spurring the adoption of robotic surgical platforms is driving market growth, with a trend towards increase … The post Orthopedic Surgical Robots Market size is set to grow by USD 1.49 billion

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A little help with exercise for seniors can go a long way, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

A large study of older Australians has found more would exercise—and exercise better—if classes were subsidized.

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The Olympics of Sports Medicine, Literally

Orthopedics This Week

The Olympic Games have always captured the imagination of men, women, and children across the world: Athletes at the top of their game testing their skills against one another as they reach for the gold for their respective countries. Keeping these athletes healthy at world class levels is also an Olympian challenge for the physicians and their staff charged with the care of the world’s elite athletes.

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The Vital Role of Exercise

Watkins Family Chiropractic

While chiropractic adjustments are essential for aligning your spine and relieving pain, incorporating regular exercise into your routine can provide additional benefits that contribute to overall spinal health. Your spine is quite literally the backbone of your body. It provides structural support, protects your spinal cord, and allows for movement.

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Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus Opens Aug. 7

OrthoSpineNews

New Hospital Dramatically Expands Access to High-Quality Pediatric Healthcare GLENDALE, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Families in the West Valley now have better access to top-ranked pediatric healthcare with the opening of Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus on Aug. 7. Located at 19007 N. 67th Ave. in Glendale, this state-of-the-art, 175,000-square-foot hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, … The post Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrow

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Sport contributes to children's academic success

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

When they enroll their children in a sports activity, parents hope to see them develop skills to make them stronger and smarter. In sport, youngsters must successfully follow rules, hold back on their wants and needs, and learn to behave. Through contact with peers and supportive coaches, they learn to persist and thrive in the face of difficulty.

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The Smartest Guys in Spine Are Buying ATEC Stock

Orthopedics This Week

Two of the most successful CEOs in the history of spine surgery, Keith Valentine, formerly CEO SeaSpine and NuVasive, Inc, and David Demski, former CEO of Globus Medical, have both stepped up and bought more shares of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (ATEC). The post The Smartest Guys in Spine Are Buying ATEC Stock first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Do Children Need Chiropractic Care?

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective alternative to traditional medical treatment options. Pediatric and adolescent chiropractic care can address spinal and postural conditions, improve diet and nutrition, help children maintain a healthy weight, provide lifelong wellness tips, and prepare them.

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Zimmer Biomet Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

OrthoSpineNews

Second quarter net sales of $1.942 billion increased 3.9% and 5.6% on a constant currency1 basis Second quarter diluted earnings per share were $1.18; adjusted1 diluted earnings per share were $2.01 The Company updates 2024 reported revenue guidance due to currency expectations and reaffirms 2024 constant currency revenue growth and adjusted1 earnings per share financial guidance WARSAW, Ind., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zimmer Biomet … The post Zimmer Biomet Announces Second Quarter

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The twisties, the yips and target panic—why sportspeople sometimes suddenly lose the ability to perform

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

In elite gymnastics, few names shine as brightly as Simone Biles, known for her high-difficult routines and seemingly unshakable confidence. Biles stunned the world during the Tokyo Olympics when she experienced a bout of what she called "the twisties.

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Kickstart the School Year: Healthy Routines and Habits for Families

Any Spine

Kickstart the School Year: Healthy Routines and Habits for Families Too Long, Didn’t Read (TL;DR) • Prioritize Sleep : Establish a consistent sleep schedule and create a relaxing bedtime routine. • Balanced Meals : Prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to fuel the day. • Physical Activity : Incorporate regular exercise into the daily routine. • Stress Management : Teach stress-relief techniques and ensure downtime. • Organization and Planning : Use planners and calendars to manage

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Preparing Families For Back-To-School Stress

CLA

Back to School brings a whirlwind of new routines and activities for families, often leading to increased stress and strain on everyone’s nervous systems. Amidst the hustle and bustle, there’s a practical and insightful way to support your community: promoting a ‘ Back-to-School Screening ’ for children and their parents, with a focus on the nervous system.