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Manuel Duarte, DC, DABCO, DACBSP, CSCS

Dr. Manuel Duarte is a graduate of National College of Chiropractic and a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics. He has extensive teaching experience and lectures on a variety of topics, including manual treatment procedures, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and sports medicine.

Previous Articles

Ligaments: Conditions and Care
April 9, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 08)
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dysfunction
February 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 05)
How to Increase Proprioception and Improve Your Clinical Outcomes, Part 2
November 18, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 24)
How to Increase Proprioception and Improve Your Clinical Outcomes, Part 1
October 21, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 22)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cuboid Syndrome
July 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 16)
The Influence of the Windlass Mechanism on Plantar Fasciitis
April 9, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 08)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Female Athletes
November 18, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 24)
Osteoarthritis and Knee Pain
September 23, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 20)
The Scientific Validation of Orthotics
July 15, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 15)
The Clinical Application of Biomechanics
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
Diagnosis and Management of Achilles Tendinopathy
April 8, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 08)
The Gait Cycle as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool
July 30, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 16)
Orthotic Support on the Gridiron
June 4, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 12)
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Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?

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Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water.  Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.

Garrett Cuneo, BA
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Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff

The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO