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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

You receive easy-to-read charts and graphics showing measurements of ligament laxity or ligament instability (alteration of motion segment integrity (AOMSI) injuries) down to the tenth of a millimeter; something traditional X-rays and MRIs cannot do. Then, this data is placed in a HIPAA-compliant cloud-based storage system.

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Laser focus boosting athletic performance with low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The use of laser therapy in sports medicine is nothing new, although progressive applications for peak athletic performance are now going far beyond joint, muscle, tendon and ligament repair. As no two lasers or sources of light are created equal, this article explores Class 2 low-l Level laser therapy (i.e.,

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The next weight loss interruption

Chiropractic Economics

Where once you’d spend immature progenitor cells on maintaining healthy muscle mass, joint tissue, ligaments and tendons, now you’re left to live in the differentiation toward adipocytes. And as you’d expect, your cells do a great job of responding to the signals they’re given.

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Supplements you can recommend to improve back health

Chiropractic Economics

Of the potential causes of back pain, injuries to discs, connective tissue or ligaments are common culprits. Dee Cee Labs’ DISC GARD+ supplement features a formula designed to deliver the ideal amount of ingredients that are critical for bone tissues, ligaments and cartilage. B6 reduces inflammation.

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Supplements you can recommend to improve back health

Chiropractic Economics

Of the potential causes of back pain, injuries to discs, connective tissue or ligaments are common culprits. Dee Cee Labs’ DISC GARD+ supplement features a formula designed to deliver the ideal amount of ingredients that are critical for bone tissues, ligaments and cartilage. B6 reduces inflammation.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

ChiroUp

Direct blows and deceleration forces can lead to ligamentous ruptures and cruciate ligament injuries; Noncontact actions like sharp turns or stops can sprain or rupture the ACL; A knee hitting a vehicle dashboard stresses the PCL. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage.

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Promising results of helium plasma jet therapy: Ruptured Achilles tendon shows faster repair

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

What is the largest ligament in the human body? Even though it is also considered the toughest ligament, the Achilles tendon can rupture, with many such injuries involving sports enthusiasts in their 30s or 40s. It might surprise some people that it is the Achilles tendon.

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