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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

Chiropractic Economics

By collaborating with other healthcare professionals, you can ensure all aspects of your patients recovery are cohesively addressed. DPTs specialize in restoring functional movement by combining manual therapy, targeted exercises and patient education. Note: Clinical protocols vary based on patient factors and surgical procedures.

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Competitive Equestrian’s Improved Performance Sparks Career in Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

I became a patient in the Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Department during my first trimester here. This internship gave me a chance to care for a wider population in the active world—from fall prevention in the elderly to professional hockey players. I could see how dynamic and interactive it was.”

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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

Chiropractic Economics

1 The aging patient presents many complex conditions that can affect all the body’s major systems. Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. Older Adult Falls Data. A global perspective.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are constantly evolving their clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients?

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Osteoporosis: The unseen problem of fragile bones

Musculoskeletal Australia

Falls are most commonly caused by poor muscle strength, poor vision, problems with balance, and home hazards that lead to tripping. Talk with your doctor for information about falls prevention. Alcohol also increases the risk of falling and the chance of fractures. Quit smoking – it’s linked to reduced bone density.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an update?

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are constantly evolving their chiropractic clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients?

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

As you ponder this ‘subtle’ dad joke, it's crucial to reflect on some concerning statistics that underscore the importance of reevaluating your approach to patient education regarding the elderly and their susceptibility to falls. Here are two ways to test if your patients can recover from a potential fall.