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Assessing and Treating Achilles Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

hamstrings) is another risk factor for Achilles tendinopathy. Correcting Biomechanical Deficits Addressing underlying biomechanical dysfunction is crucial for preventing recurrence. Runners should gradually increase their distance and intensity by no more than 10% per week to prevent overload.

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Stay Flexible This Fall: Chiropractic Stretches

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Seated Hamstring Stretch Hamstrings tend to tighten up during cooler months due to reduced physical activity. Regular chiropractic visits can help address misalignments that may contribute to stiffness or discomfort while stretching helps maintain flexibility and prevent future injuries.

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Common Sports Injuries Your Chiropractor Can Treat

Fisher Chiropractic

ACL tears) Hamstring Strains Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Groin Pulls Shin Splints Sciatica Shoulder Injuries Concussions Hip Flexor Strains These injuries can happen in various sports and often require professional treatment to ensure a full recovery. Here are the top 10 most common sports injuries: Ankle Sprains Knee Injuries (e.g.,

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Why Your Rehab Exercises Should Match Your Stage of Healing

Chiros in Motion

This is especially true when it comes to managing common injuries like hamstring strains. Athletes are often told to stretch or strengthen their muscles, but rarely are they given guidance about when certain exercises are most effective.

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How Sports Massage Enhances Athletic Performance and Prevents Injuries

Any Spine

Title: How Sports Massage Enhances Athletic Performance and Prevents Injuries As an athlete, the fear of injury looms large, threatening to sideline you from the sport you love. This article will delve into how targeted massage can not only boost your athletic performance but also serve as a critical tool in injury prevention.

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What is dry needling and why is it so popular?

Chiropractic Economics

For example, suppose a patient suffers from lower back pain due to tight hamstrings or a piriformis muscle. This transition to integrated medicine highlights the increasing focus on wellness and preventive treatment among patients in modern society.

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

OrthoSpineNews

The reason that tourniquet use during TKA has been associated with increased post-operative pain is because the device compresses the quadricep and hamstring muscles to restrict blood flow during the operation. The findings also shed light on the durations for NSAID use to prevent fibrosis following surgery.