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Troy Freiheit, DC

Dr. Troy Freiheit, a 1987 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, operates private practices in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Ariz. He is also the founder of continuing-education provider PI Pro; for more information, contact Troy at troy@pipro.net.

Previous Articles

Stroke and the Motor-Vehicle Accident: Clinical Safeguards
April 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 04)
Traumatic Central Disc Herniation
December 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 12)
The Flexion-Distraction Test
March 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 03)
Diagnosing Acute Disc Herniation With the Follow-Up X-Ray (Pt. 2)
June 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 06)
Diagnosing Acute Disc Herniation With the Follow-Up X-Ray (Pt. 1)
May 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 05)
A Spinal Cord Injury That Can Be Hard to Spot
August 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 14)
Diagnose Sprain Injuries in MVA Cases With Dynamic X-Rays (Pt. 2)
December 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 23)
Diagnose Sprain Injuries in MVA Cases With Dynamic X-Rays
November 15, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 22)
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Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?

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?

Jamy Antoine, BS, DC, BCN
Politics / Government / Legislation
2024 Elections: Our Best Chance to Be a Player Again
2024 Elections

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
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff
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