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

Chiropractic Economics

Harper, PT, DPT, OCS, a member of the KT Sports Medicine Advisory Board, an esteemed group including sports medicine, physical therapy and chiropractic care experts. Additionally, accreditation has been approved across most physical therapy state boards. KT representatives lead the program with support from Christopher W.

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Ankle sprains as peripheral and central injuries

Chiropractic Economics

Heres how, reframes this common injury through the lens of neuroplasticity, asserting that ankle sprains not only damage local ligaments and tissues but also induce changes in how the central nervous system (CNS) processes sensory and motor signals. This technique anatomically reattaches torn ligaments to the fibula.

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Expand your practice with nutritional testing

Chiropractic Economics

I noticed that even when I applied physical therapy modalities and adjustments, some patients werent improving as quickly or as fully as I thought they could. Supporting tissue healing: Post-adjustment or injury, nutrients like vitamin C, protein and magnesium support the repair of muscles, ligaments and cartilage.

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Can Chiropractic Care Effectively Address Muscle Strains?

Beecher Chiropractic

These are your overuse injuries to your muscles and ligaments. Chiropractors use techniques like spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and physical therapy to restore proper function and alleviate discomfort. They typically come from doing more than you normally do or you do something incorrectly.

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Chiropractor For Athletes: The Secret To Better Performance

Oviedo Chiropractic

But traditional treatmentspain relievers, physical therapy, and surgeryoften fall short, as side effects and long recovery times can leave you on the sidelines. Over time, that imbalance puts extra stress on muscles, ligaments, and tendonsmaking you more vulnerable to a sports-related injury. The takeaway?

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What Happens When You Pop a Joint?

Evolve Chiropractic

Chronic cracking can overstretch the supporting ligaments around a joint, potentially leading to reduced stability. Treatment plans include options like corrective care , decompression therapy , or soft wave therapy to optimize recovery, in addition to physical therapy.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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The efficacy of exercise therapy for rotator cuff related shoulder pain according to the FITT principle: a systematic review with meta-analyses. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.