Multimodal Chiropractic

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO

Dr. Donald DeFabio teaches Relevant Rehab, hands-on seminars throughout the U.S., and his e-book, The Six Keys to In Office Rehab, is available free on his website:www.DeFabioDifference.com. For doctors looking to obtain a diplomate in rehab, he teaches a CCSP to Rehab Diplomate and Rehab Diplomate exam review recognized by the ACRB, which has virtual learning modules. His presentations are fast paced, well-referenced and designed to give the attendee information they can apply immediately. Check out his YouTube Channel (DrDeFabio), which has more an 36K subscribers, to find his exercise protocols, rehab tips and his "Fabulous Feasts" cooking show on healthy eating. He can be reached at DeFabioChiropractic@gmail.com  for questions and to register for his workshops.

Previous Articles

Emerging Technologies for Pain Management and Rehab
July 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 7)
Lumbar Spine Stability: More Than Planks and Crunches
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 5)
Multimodal Long-COVID Treatment: Has Innate Intelligence Arrived?
March 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 3)
Long COVID - Fibromyalgia - Mitochondria: Are They Related?
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 1)
Managing the Overhead Athlete: From Cricket to Wallpaper
October 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 10)
Squeezing the Arm to Diagnose Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain?
August 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 08)
Bridging the Gap: From Spine Specialist to General Wellness Provider
June 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 06)
Action Steps to Define Our Role in Health Care
April 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 04)
Chiropractic 2024: Tackling an Industry Identity Crisis – Case Study
February 1 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 02)
To Pump or Not to Pump: Blood Flow Restriction – A Case Study
December 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 12)
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff
October 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 10)
Heel Pain: More Than Plantar Fasciitis
August 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 08)
Rotational Dysfunction in the Non-Rotary Athlete: A Case Study
June 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 06)
The Business of Multimodal Chiropractic: Implementation & Billing
April 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 04)
Whole-Body Vibration: How Low Can You Go and Be Effective?
February 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 02)
Microscopically Manipulating Fascia to Improve Flexibility and Function?
December 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 12)
Treating Sciatica: Are You Misdiagnosing the Cause?
October 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 10)
Treatment Choices for the TMJ
August 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 08)
Wearable Sensors: Exploring Their Accuracy and Practice Applications
June 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 06)
Topical Analgesics: Choosing the Right One for Your Patient
April 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 04)
Chronic Neck Pain: Symptomatic and Functional Management
February 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 02)
Temporomandibular Disorders: Assessment and Classification
December 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 12)
Headache Pain: Treat or Refer?
October 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 10)
The 35-in-5 Posture Solution
August 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 08)
FHP and Neck Pain in Adolescents: Clinical Pearls
May 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 05)
Exercise and Immunomodulation
March 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 03)
Tackling Chronic Neck Pain: What's the Right Approach?
January 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 01)
Vitamin D Takes Center Stage
September 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 09)
Neck Pain and Whiplash: Exercise Progressions for WAD
July 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 07)
Protocols for Lumbar Stenosis
June 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 06)
Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: Let's Walk About It
March 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 03)
Fixing Forward Head Posture: Clinical Tips
January 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 01)
Assessment Tools: The Overhead Squat
November 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 11)
The Back Squat: Assess and Correct Lower-Body Deficits
August 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 08)
The Back Squat: Assess and Correct Upper-Body Deficits
March 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 03)
The Back Squat: More Than a Training Exercise
January 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 01)
The Hidden Hip in LBP: Critical Screening Tests
August 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 08)
Lumbar Stability: Flexion & Abdominal Hollowing
April 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 04)
Lumbar Spine Stability: McGill's "Big Three"
February 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 02)
Low Back Rehab Exercises: Maintaining Neutral Spine
December 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 12)
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