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Why Kids Get Hurt Differently: Using Panjabi’s Model to Decode Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries

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When it comes to treating pediatric patients, its important to understand theyre not just small adults. Growth plates, ligamentous laxity, and neuromuscular control are all still maturing, which can lead to unique injury patterns. Thats where Panjabis model of joint stability becomes really useful.

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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Whether you're a clinician looking to refine your technique or a patient curious about whats happening when you hear that audible release, this deep dive will provide clarity on the powerful impact of spinal manipulation. Heres an easy-to-follow blog with actionable strategies to help you better support your patients in your office today.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

DCs play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing spinal stability through manual therapies, corrective exercises and patient education. Anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability Stabilizing subsystems Passive subsystem Comprises vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments and joint capsules. erector spinae , rectus abdominis ).

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Supplements you can recommend to improve back health

Chiropractic Economics

As a DC, a majority of your practice undoubtedly involves treating the symptoms and underlying causes of back pain, enabling your patients to live healthier, happier lives. Of the potential causes of back pain, injuries to discs, connective tissue or ligaments are common culprits. Vitamin C helps promote collagen production.

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Top five most popular laser therapy articles of 2024

Chiropractic Economics

Laser focus: Boosting athletic performance with low-level laser therapy by Michael Trayford 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. Laser therapy for mitochondrial dysfunction by Robert G.

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Medline to launch Synthetic Ligament Augmentation implant at ACFAS 2025 Annual Scientific Conference

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Discover the next generation in tendon and ligament repair, reinforcement, and augmentation of reconstructions. Medline UNITE launches its new Synthetic Ligament Augmentation implant. will be the first to see Medline UNITEs new Synthetic Ligament Augmentation implant. NORTHFIELD, Ill., NORTHFIELD, Ill.,

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

Despite the prevalence of chronic knee pain, which affects approximately 25% of adults, there is still a significant demand from patients for new treatment options. The quadriceps muscles play a critical role in knee stability, patient satisfaction, functional status and surgical treatment outcomes.

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