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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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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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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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Everything a DC should know about vitamin B-12

Chiropractic Economics

As a DC, you may work predominantly with the musculoskeletal system, but you also understand that the body is complex. Because vitamin deficiencies can manifest as neurological and muscular issues, identifying and treating these deficiencies is part of your comprehensive approach to helping your patients. Vitamin B-12 , in particular, has been known to profoundly impact the body.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'Deep breath, see the ball, trust': Sports psychologist shares how pro athletes handle stress

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

In recent years, the intense pressure professional athletes endure has come under scrutiny, highlighted by incidents like gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and tennis player Naomi Osaka stepping back from the French Open, both citing mental health reasons.

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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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Mobile Optimization 101: Making Your Mobile-Friendly Chiropractor Website

The Chiro Website Pro

In the modern digital age, ensuring your chiropractor website is optimized for mobile devices is crucial. Mobile optimization goes beyond just having a website that looks good on a smartphone. It involves creating an online experience that is seamless, efficient, and user-friendly. In this comprehensive guide, "Mobile Optimization 101," we will explore the essential steps to make your chiropractor website mobile-friendly, enhancing user experience and boosting your online presence.

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Storytelling to connect with your patients

Physicians Practice

The Narrative Medicine movement at Columbia Medical School believes that using stories increases empathy, enhances wellness and resilience, and promotes a more humanistic healthcare culture.

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Skeletal muscle regeneration discovery paves the way for targeted therapies for muscle disorders

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Recent research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth of muscles following resistance exercise. It's a finding that opens the door to the development of targeted therapies for various muscle disorders, like muscular dystrophy, which affect millions of people worldwide.

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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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How To Reduce Your Back Pain For Free

Beecher Chiropractic

Clear Lake Chiropractor Comments: Some of the best things in life are free. Since most people will experience back pain at some point in their life, here are some ways to reduce your back pain at no cost. Try to stay active. Regular activity will aid in keeping your spine healthy and minimizing your back pain. You do not need to go to the gym every day, but you should find time to do 20 minutes of exercise of some type on most days.

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Avoid Shin Splints With Orthotics

Healthy Life Chiropractic

There’s a lot to do in Coweta County during the summer months, and taking advantage of as much as possible could mean spending a lot of time on your feet. This can mean enduring debilitating shin splints after a long day of walking. But with the help of custom orthotic shoe inserts , you’ll be better prepared to avoid shin splints and look forward to more of what the Peach State has to offer pain-free.

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Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

When milliseconds can mean the difference between silver and gold, endurance athletes in sports like marathon running, cycling, rowing and swimming optimize every aspect of their physiology for a competitive edge.

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Avoid Back Pain While Driving This Summer

Markson Chiropractic

Are you gearing up for a summer road trip but worried about the potential back pain that comes with long hours behind the wheel? Driving can be a literal pain in the back if you're not taking care of your spine. From chiropractic care to corrective exercises and stretches , you have several options to help you avoid back pain in the car.

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Practice tip of the week: Seven sins of communication

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

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Captiva Spine Announces First Navigated Office-Based SI Fusion Procedure Using WatchTower ROAM Spine Navigation System And Transfasten-PSF Posterior SI Fusion System

OrthoSpineNews

Dr. Abdul Baker, an Emirati Neurosurgeon Practicing in Plano, TX, pioneers navigated minimally invasive SI fusion procedures for office-based surgery (OBS), maintaining patient safety while enhancing efficiency and reducing healthcare system costs. “Performing a sacroiliac joint fusion with spine navigation in an office setting while the patient was awake was a remarkable experience… doing this … The post Captiva Spine Announces First Navigated Office-Based SI Fusion Procedure Using WatchT

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New models may help coaches improve throwing athletes' performance

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The Summer Olympic Games feature throwing events, such as shot put, hammer throw and discus. One training tool used by these athletes is throwing different mass implements to improve competitive performance, but the method could be improved, according to John Challis, professor in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - Performance Resources for Your Athletic Audience

League of Chiropractic Women

Click here to download the transcript. Disclaimer: The following is an actual transcript. We do our best to make sure the transcript is as accurate as possible, however, it may contain spelling or grammatical errors. We suggest you watch the video while reading the transcript.

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Don’t Let Auto Injury Steal Your Summer Fun

Accident Care Chiropractic

An auto accident injury shouldn't ruin your summer. These tips for recovery and enjoyment can help you recover. Summer is here, but a recent auto accident has you sidelined. Don't despair! This guide offers tips for managing your recovery while still enjoying some summertime fun. Introduction There's never a good time for an auto accident, especially when it results in injuries.

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Centinel Spine® Announces Record Revenue in Second Quarter 2024 as prodisc® Total Disc Replacement Momentum Continues

OrthoSpineNews

Record worldwide prodisc® Total Disc Replacement (TDR) revenue exceeding $22 million in Q2 2024, growing almost 30% over prior year. Record U.S. prodisc Cervical TDR revenue growing over 40% in Q2 2024 versus prior year. Record EBITDA in Q2 2024. Record number of U.S. surgeons utilizing prodisc TDR products in Q2 2024, growing almost 40% over prior year.

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Desk jobs can be killers—here's how strength training at work can help

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Physical inactivity is a killer. When we become inactive, we lose muscular strength. When we lack muscular strength, we may be more likely to experience a host of health issues, including cognitive decline, poor mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, have a fall, get seriously injured, become hospitalized, and develop diabetes, heart disease, dementia, frailty, functional disability and even some forms of cancer.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - You Will Now Be Connected

League of Chiropractic Women

Click here to download the transcript. Disclaimer: The following is an actual transcript. We do our best to make sure the transcript is as accurate as possible, however, it may contain spelling or grammatical errors. We suggest you watch the video while reading the transcript. Hello, and welcome to this week's episode of ChiroSecure's Empowering Women in Chiropractic.

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7 Common Car Accident Injuries (& How Chiropractic Can Help)

Oviedo Chiropractic

Has your life become a wreck…literally? Here are the most common car accident injuries (and how chiropractic care can help). Every day, an estimated 12,000 people experience car accident injuries that are serious enough to require medical attention or cause property damage. That adds up to 4.4 million people every year! Car accident injuries are common, but that doesn’t make them trivial.

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Shoulder Innovations Further Strengthens IP Portfolio in Key Areas with Recent Patent Grants

OrthoSpineNews

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Shoulder Innovations, a leader in shoulder replacement technology, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted nine new patents over the past 18 months that significantly expand the Company’s intellectual property portfolio. The newly granted patents cover key areas within shoulder replacement and less invasive surgical … The post Shoulder Innovations Further Strengthens IP Portfolio in Key

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Want to sleep longer? Adding mini-bursts of exercise to your evening routine can help, says study

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

Exercising before bed has long been discouraged as the body doesn't have time to wind down before the lights go out.

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Empowering Women in Chiropractic - The Nervous System and "School Readiness"!

League of Chiropractic Women

Click here to download the transcript. Disclaimer: The following is an actual transcript. We do our best to make sure the transcript is as accurate as possible, however, it may contain spelling or grammatical errors. We suggest you watch the video while reading the transcript. Hello everybody. Welcome to June Live, chiro Secure. Look to the Children's show.

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Patient Loyalty Through Time: Understanding Chiropractic’s 6th Principle

CLA

“There is no process which does not require time.” This profound statement is the 6th Principle in Chiropractic, and it carries immense significance for your practice. This principle reminds us that healing and wellness are journeys , not instant fixes. Embracing this concept can fundamentally transform how we approach patient care and retention.

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Biogennix Launches Agilon Surgical Matrix

OrthoSpineNews

Osteobiologics Leader Enters Wound Care Space with Cutting Edge Solution IRVINE, Calif., July 24, 2024 – OrthoSpineNews – Biogennix, an osteobiologics company specializing in innovative healing solutions for surgical procedures, has announced the launch of its new Agilon Surgical Matrix wound care product. Agilon Surgical Matrix is a wound care solution derived from 100% bovine … The post Biogennix Launches Agilon Surgical Matrix appeared first on Ortho Spine News.

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