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Gluteal tendinopathy: How do the treatment options compare?
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessGluteal tendinopathy is the most common cause of lateral hip pain. Until recently, the source of pain was thought to be an inflamed trochanteric bursa, but recent studies suggest a more likely cause is irritation of the gluteus medius/minimus muscle tendon. Treatment of this condition is usually conservative, using exercise rehabilitation to strengthen the hip abductor muscles as well as patient education to manage load through the area. The BMJ recently published an article looking into the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy. The research looked into the outcomes of three approaches to gluteal tendinopathy treatment: education and exercise; corticosteroid injection; and "wait and see."
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Podcast: How to start a cash practice inside a gym with Danny Matta
Jarod Carter Sports & FitnessIn this episode, Jarod speaks with Danny Matta, DPT, OCS, CSCS of Athlete’s Potential and MobilityWOD. His cash-based PT practice is based within a CrossFit gym. Though we dive into the nuts and bolts of starting a cash practice within a gym, this interview is absolutely packed with cash-based wisdom applicable to all practice locations. Enjoy!
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Study: 70% of adults dying prematurely of natural causes do not seek medical…
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareAbout 70% of adults dying prematurely of natural causes have not sought medical help within the previous 30 days, according to the results of a new study published in the journal PLOS One. Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (IFS) teamed up to analyze autopsy reports and death investigation records of 1,282 people between the ages of 25 and 59 who died in Harris County in 2013.
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The stroke sign you might ignore — but shouldn’t
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareYour right eye goes blurry out of the blue. You blink, but the blurriness doesn't go away immediately. Ten minutes later, boom — it's gone. No big deal, right? Think again — you could have just had an eye stroke. Eye strokes are brief episodes of blurred vision or vision loss that last from a minute to a half-hour, then clear. You might chalk one up to a smudgy contact lens or just being tired, but any kind of diminished or missing vision should be taken very seriously. Eye strokes can be a sign that you've had a full-blown stroke — or a can be a precursor to one.
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Don’t ever resign with a ‘shove it’ quit
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn 1977, country music artist Johnny Paycheck recorded what many employees wanted desperately to tell their boss as they quit their jobs. "Take This Job and Shove It!" nearly won a CMA award for Song of the Year, and artists like the Dead Kennedys and David Alan Coe re-recorded it in the years to follow. Have you ever felt like leaving a job this way? Many people have. However, before you yield to the temptation, there are few things you ought to know.
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Consumers share their top healthcare concerns, but there’s no such…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareMany Americans say they are worried about the future of the Affordable Care Act for people with preexisting conditions, according to the most recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health Tracking Poll. Almost 70 percent (68%) of respondents said they want to keep preexisting condition protections, and the KFF report suggests that a majority of respondents (54%) want to keep the healthcare law entirely as is, even if insurance plan costs increase. Those who responded said they’re all for price increases as long as their healthcare provisions are met. But who should pay for the possible increases is another thing altogether.
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10 tips for beginning meditators
Victoria Fann Mental HealthcareThe number of people meditating in the U.S. is growing. A recent National Health Interview Survey found that, between 2012 and 2017, meditation by adults increased from 4.1 percent to 14.2 percent, while meditation by children increased from 0.6 percent to 5.4 percent. In addition to the obvious perks, such as increased calmness and emotional well-being, regular meditation may also reduce numerous physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, digestive issues and other stress-related illness. Given that there are so many different approaches to meditation, here are 10 tips to help you get started.
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Introducing the world’s first 3-D-printed human heart
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareFor the first time, researchers have "printed" a 3-D human heart using a patient's tissue. While the first printed heart is small and nonfunctional, the development of a 3-D printable heart could someday save millions of lives. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization, and heart transplant is currently the only treatment for patients with end-stage heart failure. 3-D-printed hearts could help overcome shortages of hearts available for transplantation; because they use the patient’s own tissue, using 3-D-printed hearts could also reduce rejection rates.
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Should you leave stability and join a healthcare startup?
Catherine Iste Medical & Allied HealthcareHealthcare is a $3.5 trillion market that is not renowned for its efficiency. Yet, because there are so many very different facets to the healthcare market, like drug discovery, technological innovation, health improvement, and systems change, it is ripe for opportunity. Millions of dollars are being invested in startups in all areas of the market, and growth is expected to continue as investors and companies become more sophisticated. Could this be the time to leave a stable position and jump on board a startup?
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5 ways to recruit the best nurses for your healthcare organization
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationMany hospitals and healthcare organizations are trying to cope with an ongoing nursing shortage — both through hiring and retention issues. As an administrator, you always want to make sure the very best nurses are working to produce the very best patient outcomes. So how can you get and keep the best professionals to perform nursing duties? Use the following research-driven tips to identify the nurses who will benefit your organization long-term.
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