How to Treat and Actually Prevent Shin Splints

May 3, 2017

Shin splints: the mortal enemy of athletes and generally active people everywhere. This irritation and inflammation to the lower leg can bench even the strongest of runners, or at least slow them down as they try to push through the pain. If your patients come to you with shin splints, you might dive directly into […]

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The 3 Ultimate Pricing Tips You Need to Sell Products

May 1, 2017

You’ve got the product carefully placed on clean shelves, ready for your patients to burst through your doors and fight over like any cliche Black Friday scenario. And yet, there your products are months later, collecting dust with barely a glance. You know these products are tools your patients need, and you know they’re purchasing […]

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“But Why Does This Even Matter?” How to Satisfy Inquisitive Patients

April 28, 2017

While nothing really matters to Freddie Mercury, we’re certain everything matters to your patients. Honesty, transparency and top-notch communication are the cornerstones of patient education and motivation, no matter what field you serve. Unfortunately, many clinicians fall short when it comes to explaining why their methods matter and how they benefit their patients. “I think […]

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In Chiropractic, the Name of the Game is Rehab: Get Certified!

April 27, 2017

It’s no secret that regular exercise and general physical activity are key components in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases. Gone are the days where passive treatment meets the mark; the rise of opioid abuse has jolted the medical community into limiting the prescription of medications or injections to treat pain. Chiropractors have […]

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Why Patients Choose Chiropractic for Healthy Living through Preventative Care

April 26, 2017

Emergency situations oftentimes propel your patients into the doctor’s office in a frantic, panicked rush. Broken bones, high fevers and immense pain are all medical situations that require immediate care so the issue is not exacerbated and healing can begin. But what about the smaller conditions that plague your patients every day? The slight back […]

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How to Be There When You Can’t Be There: Preparing Coaches for the Road

April 21, 2017

Do you travel with your team as they hit the road for away games? You might not need to; chances are, athletes will always have an athletic trainer present, whether it is you or the home team’s sports medicine team. However, there are certain circumstances like summer tournaments or open gyms that the athletic training […]

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New Wheelchair Seating and Positioning CEU Course

April 20, 2017

Over 3 million Americans use wheelchairs on a daily basis. For occupational therapists and physical therapists alike, working with patients in this population comes with a numerous amount of challenges, as well as a unique set of protocols. Your curriculum in school should have covered the basics, but you might feel the need to polish […]

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55 New Research Studies You Need To Read… Now

April 18, 2017

Itching to get your hands on some new research? Don’t freak out… but we have a ton of research (55 studies, to be exact) for you to sink your teeth into. The first quarter of 2017 was overflowing with impactful clinical insights on Performance Health products, and we’re excited to share our favorites with you. […]

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More Bang for Their Buck: Adjunct Therapies to Consider Adding to Your Practice

April 14, 2017

Why add more therapies to your practice? Because achieving better outcomes for a larger pool of patients can come from diversifying the tools you have to address every concern. No one-size-fits-all method helps every patient or situation, and having additional therapies to use at your discretion will help you address more patient concerns. While adjunct […]

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32 Recommendations for Managing Postoperative Pain

April 12, 2017

Let’s flip the script for a second and look at opioid abuse from the perspective of the patient; more specifically, a patient who has just undergone some sort of operation. First and foremost, that patient is in pain. What will the doctors and nurses administer to numb the pain? Opioids, most likely. What will the […]

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