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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Billing / Fees / Insurance
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

It’s a new year and many chiropractors are evaluating what will enhance their respective practices, particularly as it relates to their bottom line. One of the most common questions I get is: “Do I need to be credentialed to bill insurance, and what are the best plans to join?” It’s a loaded question – but one every DC ponders. Whether you're already in-network or pondering whether to join, here's what you need to know.

Samuel A. Collins
Anti Aging / Healthy Aging
Squaring the Geriatric Curve
Squaring the Geriatric Curve

The geriatric curve – the progressive decline in our health, fitness, mental capacity, and overall constitution – graphically appears as a downward sloping line over time. It is a culmination of the effects of sarcopenia, postural deterioration, frailty, and chronic noncommunicable diseases that occur as we age. While aging cannot be reversed, the goal is to reduce the negative slope or “square off” the curve, thus avoiding a steady decline in health. Here are five ways to get your patients started.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO
News / Profession
How Chiropractors Can Make It the Best of Times
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Imagine an environment in which DCs are tightly integrated with their local healthcare system; a trusted resource for PCPs, specialists and self-insured employers; are reimbursed in alignment with value created; use modern technology enabling them to fully engage with their patients; are self-governed; and are able to maintain a fulfilling work-life balance. In the final part of this three-part series, we explore three areas for chiropractors to focus on to leave the current foolishness behind and create “the best of times” for DCs and their patients.