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Durable medical equipment and Medicare offer you a tremendous opportunity

Practice Central Medicare continues to reimburse properly certified chiropractic, physical therapy, and other health care professional offices a strong net return. Often as much as $1,000 on commonly used and needed durable medical equipment (DME) lumbar braces. Not only is it possible, but hundreds of chiropractic offices are enjoying these levels of reimbursements. One category of brace for lumbar curvature (scoliosis) patients now gives about a $2,000 net return and is a lifesaver for the patient whose condition is “hopeless.”

How you can help chronic pain sufferers with healing sleep

Research Results But as you’ve surely noticed, many patients simply can’t get the restorative sleep they need because of pain from chronic conditions or acute injuries. Since the dangers of opioids and even over-the-counter medicines are well reported, your patients may feel frustrated trying to find relief that allows them to rest and recover. The result is that individuals with ongoing pain either put themselves at unnecessary risk hoping that they won’t become a statistic or put up with inadequate sleep each night.

TTAPS: Standing on the shoulders of giants

Technique Speak The science of touch. Over several years, from high school through college, I experienced manipulation, adjustments, auriculotherapy and trigger point therapy to correct severe low-back pain with sciatica and thigh atrophy, severe breathing issues, and severe foot and shoulder damage. Injured from time to time, I was in the habit of going to MDs first [never helped], osteopaths second [helped once], chiropractors third [nearly always helped]. That’s why I decided to become a chiropractor instead of an abstract mathematician.

5 questions to ask before giving patients exercise recommendations

Are you asking your patients the right questions as a sports chiropractor? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that, in order to obtain “important health benefits,” the average adult should engage in a minimum of 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and two days of muscle building exercises per week. Even older adults, which they define as individuals 65 and older, should reach this same level of activity weekly to obtain and sustain a higher level of health. But how many people actually hit these objectives?

The natural anitbiotic powerhouse you need to know about

Honey has been used as a natural sweetener for thousands of years. It is prominently featured in many cuisines from around the world. As often happens with food ingredients in various cultures, such as turmeric and garlic, they also serve as powerful medicinal agents for centuries. Honey is no exception in this regard, particularly manuka honey. What is manuka honey, what makes it so special, and what conditions does it treat?

Assessment and treatment of frontal plane dysfunction in runners

Clinical Concerns Treating runners is big business. There are a lot of them, and they’re frequently injured. A common cause for many of these injuries is a lack of stability in the frontal plane. When a runner’s foot strikes the ground, they need the stability to control two to three times their body weight. If they don’t have it, they will likely pay the price in the frontal plane. There are three common frontal plane dysfunctions you will see in runners. So what common factor can explain all three of these frontal plane deviations in runners?

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These can make or break your practice’s reputation

Sponsored Content Online reviews can make or break your practice’s reputation, so it’s important to learn how to manage your customer feedback. More than 90 percent of consumers read online reviews before making a purchasing decision, whether choosing a restaurant, a cleaning service, or a chiropractor. This feedback carries significant weight in the mind of your potential patients, with 88 percent of consumers reporting that they trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. With that in mind, consider these tips on how to build and maintain your practice’s online reputation.

Are your patients worried about CBD? Ease their concerns.

Sponsored Content However, although marijuana―and CBD specifically―are becoming more commonplace, there is still a stigma around these two substances and a lot of the products derived from them. This leaves many patients with some concerns when trying the latter. As a healthcare professional, this puts you in a position where you’re likely to be questioned about CBD and its use. So, if your goal is to help your patients ease their angst about this particular substance, you’ll want to answer some of their most burning questions about CBD.

The benefits of inflammation and the role of low level laser therapy

Sponsored Content When most people hear the word “inflammation,” they think of it as being a bad thing. This is largely attributed to the symptoms one typically gets when an area of the body is inflamed. These include uncomfortable reactions such as pain, swelling, heat and redness. However, as the U.S. National Library of Medicine explains, although inflammation may not feel good in a physical sense, it actually serves a valuable purpose.

9 health benefits of infrared saunas you can’t pass up

Sponsored Content Far, middle and near-infrared wavelengths are all part of the broad infrared healing wavelength spectrum. These wavelengths penetrate soft tissue up to an inch and a half, warming the body and opening blood vessels in a process called “vasodilation.” Infrared is so safe it is regularly used in hospitals to keep newborn babies warm. Infrared and infrared saunas have been researched and studied for decades.

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Life University’s Online Positive Psychology Master’s Degree Program Ranked Fifth of Top 25

In a ranking list compiled by Best College Reviews, Life University’s (LIFE’s) Master of Science in Positive Psychology online degree program ranked fifth best for 2018 out of all online psychology master’s degree programs in the country.

Chris Bergman acquires BioProtein Technology

June 14, 2018—Chris Bergman has acquired BioProtein Technology (“BPT”) effective (June 1, 2018). He will assume the role of President & CEO of BPT. Since 2011, Chris has played a major role in building the success of BPT having spent time in sales, research and development, and business development departments. “I am pleased to have […]

MeyerDC announces exclusive distribution partnership with Greens First

MeyerDC, a family owned leading distributor of chiropractic supplies and equipment, has announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Greens First to supply the Greens First and Greens First Female product lines of professional grade dietary supplements to the chiropractic channel.

Fulcrum Health symposium highlights care collaboration between medical and chiropractic doctors

Fulcrum Health, Inc. has released a summary and presentation takeaways from its 2018 Symposium and Annual Meeting which focused on team-based care as an approach to pain management, opioid use, and conservative care utilization.

Life University’s Marketing Department Honored with 2018 Telly Award

Life University (LIFE) has been honored with a 2018 Silver Telly Award in its “Schools/Colleges/University Online Commercials” Category for the University’s 2017 Life U Athletics promotional video.

George B. Curry, DC, honored as ICA’s Chiropractor of the Year for 2018

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) honored George B. Curry, DC, DACS, FICA, LCP with the 2018 Chiropractor of the Year Award. At ICA’s Annual Meeting on May 11, 2018 at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus, Curry was selected to receive the association’s highest honor.

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3 simple ways to begin coping with failure

As a DC, particularly if you are working for yourself, coping with failure can have consequences beyond just feeling sorry for yourself. If your practice fails to grow by attracting new patients or, worse yet, is unable to retain your current ones, it’s not just a business failure. It can feel like a personal one because you have poured so much of yourself into your practice, to the point where it can be difficult to separate your personal life from your professional one.

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