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The first rule of CrossFit: Make sure you have a chiropractor

Christina DeBusk December 20, 2017

Every year, fitness enthusiasts seek to find new ways to build their strength and challenge their bodies to do things they’ve never done before. For many, CrossFit has helped them achieve both of these goals, and more. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) defines CrossFit as “an intense exercise program featuring dynamic exercises like plyometric jumps, and Olympic lifts while using non-traditional weightlifting equipment such as kettlbells, sandbags, suspension systems or water-filled implements.”

As manual therapists, our effectiveness has decreased

Steven Capobianco December 7, 2017

Sponsored Content Let me start this article with a simple question to all my colleagues out there. How successful do you think we are, collectively, as manual therapists? It may surprise you that if we looked at the research, manual therapy almost always washes out as being ‘ineffective’ This study paints a similar picture—in fact our effectiveness has decreased in the past 25 years when it comes to low back and neck pain. It’s apparent that a change is necessary.

Athletes need to recover faster. Is chiropractic the answer?

Christina DeBusk November 17, 2017

Sports are an important and oftentimes cherished part of U.S. culture, with Statista reporting that the average National Football League (NFL) game draws in almost 70,000 attendees. Major League Baseball (MLB) and Major League Soccer (MLS) collect the next biggest crowds, with roughly 30,000 and 22,000 seats filled per game, respectively. And though some people prefer to watch their favorite sports from the comfort of their own homes or in a seat at their local stadium or field, others like to take a more active role and actually get in on the play.

Effective assessment and treatment techniques for your triathlete patients

Courtney Conley October 16, 2017

Clinical Concerns Swim. Bike. Run. Repeat. Welcome to the world of injuries waiting to happen. The successful treatment of triathletes depends on many factors, but to keep things simple, the following will address the most common repetitive ailments you are likely to see with this patient demographic. The research shows some alarming numbers pertaining to shoulder pain. And competitive swimming has long been associated with shoulder pain because 90 percent of a swimmer’s propulsion comes from the upper extremities.

Athletes are asking for, but can DCs actually provide it?

Christina DeBusk October 3, 2017

According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2017 Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Activities Topline Participation Report, more people are participating in sporting activities, even if only on a casual basis. Based on their research, they found an increase in baseball, ice hockey, rugby, and swimming, specifically. Their report also noted that people tend to be spending more money on things like gym memberships and outdoor recreational activities. Unfortunately, sometimes increased activity brings injury. While not all injuries can be treated the same way or by using the same methods, kinesiology tape can sometimes help.

Top takeaways for networking with an athletic trainer

Christina DeBusk September 14, 2017

English actor and musician Idris Elba once said, “There’s a fast track if you can do the networking.” In other words, connecting with the right people can help you get where you want to be quicker than if you try to walk that path alone. In chiropractic specifically, this requires looking at the people around you to determine which types of professionals are in a position to help you grow your business. One to consider, especially if you specialize in sports chiropractic, is athletic trainers. They are the perfect professionals to network with as a DC because it’s a complementary service to chiropractic care.

6 things your sports chiropractor wishes you would stop doing

Christina DeBusk August 10, 2017

Your patients are most likely becoming more active. According to a 2017 Participation Report compiled by the Physical Activity Council, 42 percent of the American population engages in some type of “high calorie burning activity” at least one day per week. Some of the activities showing a gain in participation include cross training, stair climbing, and triathlons, just to name a few. While this is good news because it shows that we as a society are becoming more active, there are still some things that athletes are doing that are make sports chiropractors everywhere wince.

[Case Study] How the effects of exercise impact aging

Tina Beychok July 18, 2017

It only takes glancing at the magazine rack at your grocery checkout stand, flipping through the channels on your TV, or surfing the internet to realize that anti-aging is a huge trend. And it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. This should not be surprising, given that the Boomer generation numbered 75 million in 2015. Add in another 65 million people for Generation X and you’ve got a grand total of 150 million people over the age of 35 who are seriously committed to fighting off the aging process.

[Infographic] Popular Kinesology Tape Myths Unraveled

Chiropractic Economics July 17, 2017

Infographic Acupuncturists and chiropractors in Japan first used kinesology tape. Today it is used by a variety of practitioners throughout the world to help treat injuries and improve athletic performance. While kinesiology tape is often associated with athletes, medical professionals have been using tape to heal a wide range of ailments, not just sports injuries. Tape works by lifting the skin slightly away from the muscle and fascia underneath, which helps to decompress the injury.

Maximize your workout to unlock new benefits

Christina DeBusk July 7, 2017

There are few things more discouraging than consistently engaging in an exercise program, yet failing to achieve the desired results. It’d be like scrubbing your vehicle for hours a day, but never having it come clean or painting your walls only to have the original color repeatedly shine through. Talk about feeling defeated. This is likely how some of your patients feel if they’ve been regularly participating in a workout regimen that isn’t giving them the results or fitness levels they desire. So, what can you do to help them increase the efficiency of their workouts?

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