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Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

1 Basically, soft tissue stiffness predisposes them to injury and creates abnormal joint position and function. In addition, muscles act in synergistic patterns to allow smooth, coordinated joint motion. Conversely, joint misalignments (weak/poor posture) can lead to inelastic soft tissues due to plastic deformation.

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Preventing Running Injuries This Fall: Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Season

Reinhardt Chiropractic

A general rule of thumb is to increase your weekly mileage by no more than 10% to give your body time to adapt and strengthen without overloading your muscles and joints. Activities like cycling, swimming, or rowing can provide a great cardiovascular workout while reducing impact on your joints.

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Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Chiropractic Economics

When joint fluid was synovasure negative and other infection indicators had normalized, the patient was replanted with another permanent total knee. If Grade 2b does not respond to therapy, surgery may be necessary, including posterior arthrolysis of the knee joint capsule and patellar tendon lengthening.

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Not All Leg Pain Is Sciatica

Beecher Chiropractic

Only nerve pain will cross two joints, in this case the hip and knee. If the pain stops in the hamstring or the front of the thigh, it is not sciatica. An easy way to determine if it is sciatica or just referred pain from the lumbar spine or pelvis is if the pain radiates down past the knee.

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Fitness tips for soccer players

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Dynamic Stretches: Prior to play, engage in dynamic stretches to loosen your muscles and joints. Hamstring, quadriceps, calf, and hip flexor stretches, along with a gentle torso twist, are recommended. Leg swings, high knees, and hip circles are particularly beneficial for soccer players.

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Fitness Tips for Lacrosse (Canada’s official summer sport)

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Prioritize stretches for your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors to improve flexibility, prevent muscle imbalances, and reduce the risk of lower-body injuries. Chiropractic care can help improve joint function, enhance mobility, and address any biomechanical imbalances that may increase your risk of injury.

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Fitness tips for badminton players in Canada

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Prioritize stretches for your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors to improve flexibility and prevent muscle imbalances. Chiropractic care can help improve joint function, enhance mobility, and address any musculoskeletal imbalances that may increase your risk of injury.