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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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The day Notre Dame football’s MVP was a DC

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The hamstring and the groin are the worst-case scenarios, Andrew, 57, told the Wall Street Journal, which published a story about the Jeters on its website January 11 as well as in its January 13 print edition. Mitch realized he had injured himself and texted his parents about it right away.

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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. Our comprehensive evaluations examine hip alignment, hamstring flexibility, and stress-related muscle tension to identify the root causes of sciatica pain.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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What follows are highlights from these studies: Limiting Use of Tourniquets During Knee Replacement Surgery Improves Patient Outcomes Tourniquets have traditionally been used during TKA to reduce blood loss and the need for transfusions. Surgeons use these devices differently based on individual patient needs.

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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. Studies have shown significant improvements in pain, disability, and range of motion for patients who incorporate nerve flossing for sciatica into their treatment plan. (1-4, vs. 4.90). (5)