Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Taking Collagen May Help Knee Joint Flexibility
In this study, the authors found that by taking 40 mg of “undenatured collagen” supplements, patients with activity-related joint discomfort saw improved knee joint range of motion flexibility and extensibility. ~ Dr. Broussard UC-II Undenatured Type II Collagen for Knee Joint Flexibility: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine…
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Inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid to later life linked to near doubling in risk of death
by British Medical Journal JUNE 21, 2022 The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid- to later life is linked to a near doubling in the risk of death from any cause within the next 10 years, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This simple and safe…
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Can Acupuncture Reduce Headaches?
16-Jun-2022 3:30 PM EDT, by American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS – Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Tension-type headaches most often involve a pressing or tightening feeling…
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For People With Heart Problems, Consider the Mediterranean Diet vs a Low Fat Diet
When comparing the Mediterranean Diet to the Low Fat Diet, the findings from a study published in The Lancet favored the Mediterranean Diet for preventing heart issues in patients, especially men, that already have heart disease. Mediterranean and Low-Fat Diet for Long-Term Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease May 23, 2022 The Lancet TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The…
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Is Physical Therapy a Solution to the Epidemic of Unnecessary Surgery?
In this article published at MedPage Today, the doctor is recommending people try physical therapy before submitting to surgery, especially for back surgery and knee surgery. ~ Dr. Broussard — Physical therapy should be considered early on in the treatment conversation by Vijay Yanamadala, MD, MBA May 23, 2022 For decades, the U.S. healthcare system…
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Study Links Chiropractic Care to Lower Costs, Faster Return to Work
May 18, 2022 Claims Journal May 18, 2022 Chiropractors are involved in only a small fraction of workers’ compensation claims for low back pain in states where insurers or employers control the choice of medical provider, but a report released Tuesday suggests that skepticism about runaway costs may be unfounded. A study by the Workers’…
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Pilates Helps Reduce Risk of Falling in Older Adults
Falls in the elderly is a leading cause of death. As we age our balance gets worse, and this can lead to falls and injuries. A paper published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies showed that a 12-week, home-based exercise program may reduce the risk of falls in older adults. ~ Dr. Broussard…
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Elderly Runners vs Non-Runners and Knee Arthritis
In an paper published in the journal Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, the authors compared the incidence of knee arthritis in elderly runners versus non-runners. They found that middle aged runners didn’t have more signs of arthritis on their imaging studies than nonrunners. They concluded that running at elite or recreational levels did not increase…
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Chiropractic Treatment Helps The Pain of Degenerative Scoliosis
This article published in the China Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology compared using chiropractic adjustments to muscle relaxers and braces for helping people with degenerative scoliosis. They found that chiropractic manipulation can effectively relieve pain, and it was safer than medications and actually helped reduce the curves in some patients with degenerative scoliosis. ~ Dr.…
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Exercise the Hips for Knee Arthritis Pain
In an article published in the journal Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, the authors found that adding exercises for hip strength helped improve people who suffered from knee arthritis pain, and improved function and the quality of life. By reducing the pain, the authors also documented that strengthening the hip muscles reduced drug intake for knee…