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Assessing and Treating Achilles Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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Avoid Achilles Tendinopathy Due To Running With This Patient Education: Athletes, particularly runners, are at the highest risk for developing Achilles tendinopathy, with running sports accounting for more than half of all cases. Patients typically report pain and tenderness in the tendon, particularly during activity.

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4 Simple Steps for Strained Hamstring Rehab

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Anatomy of Running Hamstring strains typically occur during the late swing phase of gait. As the lower leg swings forward, the hamstrings contract eccentrically to slow the lower leg. Since the muscle fibers of the hamstring are lengthening while contracting, this can lead to a strain of the hamstring muscles.

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What is dry needling and why is it so popular?

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The ubiquity of dry needling illustrates the increasing trend of integrating various therapy modalities, as it combines scientific rigor with practical application, offering patients a safe and effective means of pain alleviation and improved functionality.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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This blog and video will cover everything you need to master lower extremity neurodynamic testing for all nerves, ensuring your diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. The clinician progressively lifts the supine patient's straightened leg until symptoms are reported.

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How I Found Relief: Chiropractic Solutions for Sciatica Pain

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Our physical examination techniques, developed in the United States, help us create effective treatment plans for each patient. We recognize that a sedentary lifestyle can exacerbate these issues, so we incorporate exercises to strengthen the core and improve posture.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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Recent research shows impressive results for nerve mobilization, and these simple yet powerful techniques can drastically improve patient outcomes. But here's the catch: if you're not incorporating these techniques and associated home exercises into your practice, you’re missing out on a critical tool that can set you apart.

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Adolescent posture assessment

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Therefore, posture affects our patients esthetically (slumped shoulders, uneven hips, turned-out feet, etc.) Exercise interventions and long-term outcomes These variables were the impetus for Ludwig and his associates to evaluate if exercise can impact static posture from adolescence to adulthood.

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