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

ChiroUp

While various low-force techniquessuch as flexion distraction, drop tables, and instrument-assisted methodsoffer valuable benefits, todays focus is on the classic hands-on approach that delivers that satisfying "pop" during treatment. HVLA manipulation is a well-researched and widely used technique in chiropractic and manual therapy.

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

ChiroUp

Growth plates, ligamentous laxity, and neuromuscular control are all still maturing, which can lead to unique injury patterns. By evaluating passive, active, and neural subsystems, we can better identify where the breakdown occurred, determine the correct diagnosis, and apply the most appropriate treatment.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. fractures, ligament tears) Neuromuscular dysfunction (e.g., Beighton Score: Screen for generalized ligamentous laxity.

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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

The Risks of Ignoring Symptoms Delaying treatment for symptoms after an accident can result in chronic conditions or long-term pain. At Reinhardt Chiropractic, we focus on identifying the root cause of your symptoms and developing a personalized treatment plan to help your body heal.

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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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KT elevates sports medicine education with new KT Continuing Education Course Series

Chiropractic Economics

KT is recommended by physical therapists and athletic trainers for pain relief and support of muscles, ligaments and tendons. And now, KT has introduced a line of KT Health products to include topical pain relief, diabetes care, ice/heat treatment, footcare and more.

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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

Then, you begin treatment. 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. What’s wrong with this scenario? The results?

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