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

Two Ways Your Patients Are Defeating Your Adjustments
May 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 5)
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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