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Treat tendinopathy in athletes

Chiropractic Economics

A 2025 cross-sectional study highlighted that 30.6% Manipulation and mobilization Manipulations crucially restore joint mechanics and reduce tendon stress. For example, a restricted ankle joint can lead to Achilles tendinopathy. Eccentric exercises: Focusing on muscle lengthening, shown to promote tendon healing.

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High-intensity laser therapy in acute injury care

Chiropractic Economics

We use it in tandem with movement analysis, joint mobilization and progressive rehabilitation. Proulx, DC, PHD, CSCS , is a DC and sport scientist with advanced training in clinical neuroscience, exercise physiology and conservative sports medicine. Accessed June 5, 2025. Accessed June 5, 2025. Accessed June 10, 2025.

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Optimize athletic performance through kinetic chain integration

Chiropractic Economics

The kinetic chain refers to the interrelated joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons that work in a coordinated manner to produce movement. Chiropractic adjustments, combined with muscle activation exercises and foot function corrections, can help restore your patient’s proper biomechanics and enhance performance. Gomes J, et al.

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Trending tendinopathy in athletes

Chiropractic Economics

A 2025 cross-sectional study highlighted 30.6% Manipulation and mobilization Manipulations crucially restore joint mechanics and reduce tendon stress. For example, a restricted ankle joint can lead to Achilles tendinopathy. Eccentric exercises: Focusing on muscle lengthening, shown to promote tendon healing.

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The future of chiropractic: How can we address issues and evolve the profession?

Chiropractic Economics

Both professions treat musculoskeletal conditions, yet as physical therapists increasingly integrate manual therapy and joint manipulation, the distinction between the two is becoming less clear to the public. Soft-tissue therapy, spinal manipulation and corrective exercises. Accessed June 9, 2025. Accessed June 9, 2025.

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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. Example: Planks, bird-dog exercises.

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The benefits of treating chronic knee pain

Chiropractic Economics

It can also aid in rehabilitation, allowing patients to perform prescribed rehabilitation exercises with less pain. Improved mobility also facilitates participation in rehabilitative exercises, promoting overall joint health.