https://drjoeldixon.com/2405/minor-hockey-concussion-presentation/ 2019-08-16T21:55:20+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screenshot-105.png Screenshot (105) https://drjoeldixon.com/2396/concussion-education-sports/ 2019-04-13T18:21:12+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screenshot-15.png Concussion Education, Diagnosis and Sideline Management in Competitive Sports https://drjoeldixon.com/2386/foam-rolling-athletic-performance/ 2019-04-12T16:47:02+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screenshot-4.png Foam Rolling and Athletic Performance https://drjoeldixon.com/2321/what-are-sciatica-symptoms/ 2018-04-25T11:22:55+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/What-are-Sciatica-Symptoms.jpg What-are-Sciatica-Symptoms https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/piriformis-syndrome-anatomy-300x168.jpg Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome https://drjoeldixon.com/2343/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-chiropractic-care/ 2018-04-18T13:43:04+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/What-are-the-health-benefits-of-chiropractic-care-.jpg chiropractic care health benefits https://drjoeldixon.com/2339/can-a-chiropractor-help-arthritis-part-2/ 2018-04-11T13:03:29+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Can-a-Chiropractor-help-Arthritis.jpg Can a Chiropractor help Arthritis https://drjoeldixon.com/2333/can-a-chiropractor-help-arthritis-part-1/ 2018-04-04T12:43:39+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Can-a-Chiropractor-help-Arthritis.jpg Can a Chiropractor help Arthritis https://drjoeldixon.com/2240/what-is-a-tension-type-headache/ 2018-03-28T12:00:13+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/What-is-a-Tension-Type-Headache-2.jpg What-is-a-Tension-Type-Headache-2 https://www.youtube.com/embed/QRNguihbvRg https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/What-is-a-Tension-Type-Headache-2.jpg What is a Tension-Type Headache? If you're seeking Headache Treatment Kitchener, did you know that  Tension-type headaches are the most common type of primary headache? Research has shown that approximately 38% of adults suffer annually with tension headaches. Furthermore, the lifetime prevalence of tension-type headaches is approximately 78% . https://drjoeldixon.com/2244/have-you-ever-heard-of-neck-pain-headache/ 2018-03-21T13:00:15+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Have-You-Ever-Heard-of-a-Neck-Pain-Headache.jpg Have-You-Ever-Heard-of-a-Neck-Pain-Headache https://www.youtube.com/embed/XtFBWPOSz38 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Have-You-Ever-Heard-of-a-Neck-Pain-Headache.jpg Have You Ever Heard of Neck Pain Headaches? Many people are looking for Headache Treatment in Kitchener because they suffer from headaches on a daily basis and that includes migraines. The International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-2) lists over 150 different types of headaches and at least 3 neck pain headaches that can be classified into primary https://drjoeldixon.com/2235/5-steps-to-remedy-a-stiff-neck/ 2018-03-14T13:59:36+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5-Steps-to-Remedy-a-Stiff-Neck-1.jpg 5-Steps-to-Remedy-a-Stiff-Neck-1 https://www.youtube.com/embed/IKcKcXqu1cE https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5-Steps-to-Remedy-a-Stiff-Neck-1.jpg 5 Steps to Remedy a Stiff Neck Neck pain treatment in Kitchener Waterloo, or a stiff neck, is a common complaint seen by chiropractors. Here I will provide you with 5 steps to remedy a stiff neck. Heat to Relieve a Stiff Neck :  One of the most common questions chiropractors and other healthcare providers get asked is should I apply ice or heat? https://drjoeldixon.com/2192/can-chiropractors-prescribe-medication/ 2018-02-12T19:35:41+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Can-Chiropractors-Prescribe-Medication.jpg Prescription Tablets https://drjoeldixon.com/2161/are-chiropractors-doctors/ 2018-02-06T06:27:41+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Are-Chiropractors-Doctors-1.jpg Are-Chiropractors-Doctors-1 https://drjoeldixon.com/2148/chiropractic-helps-sciatica/ 2018-01-24T05:41:35+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/How-chiropractic-helps-sciatica-1.jpg How-chiropractic-helps-sciatica https://drjoeldixon.com/1975/hamstring-rehab-exercises/ 2017-11-30T19:49:47+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hamstring-Rehab-Exercises.png Hamstring Rehab Exercises https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hamstring-Strain-muscle-strength-and-Length-300x228.png https://www.youtube.com/embed/zEHuJTjPNTA https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Hamstring-Rehab-Exercises.png Hamstring Rehab Exercises: Everything You Need to Know Everything you need to know about hamstring rehab exercises is the follow-up article, in a two part series on hamstring Injuries. The first article went into detail on the anatomy, bio-mechanics, and signs/symptoms of a hamstring injury. To read this article, click here. Hamstring Injuries Prevention Opar et al, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/embed/48MAhno35Lg https://img.youtube.com/vi/48MAhno35Lg/hqdefault.jpg Hamstring Rehab Exercises: Everything You Need to Know Everything you need to know about hamstring rehab exercises is the follow-up article, in a two part series on hamstring Injuries. The first article went into detail on the anatomy, bio-mechanics, and signs/symptoms of a hamstring injury. To read this article, click here. Hamstring Injuries Prevention Opar et al, 2016. https://drjoeldixon.com/1966/hamstring-strains/ 2017-10-16T19:28:33+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hamstring-Strains.jpg Hamstring Strains https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Anatomy-of-the-Hamstrings-300x250.png Anatomy of the Hamstrings https://www.youtube.com/embed/t2G8KVzTwfw https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hamstring-Strains.jpg Hamstring Strains: Everything You Need to Know Hamstring Strains Hamstring strains can be one of the most frustrating athletic injuries to deal with. Recovery time of hamstring strains ranges from 8 to 25 days . Once a hamstring is injured, there is a 33.33% risk of re-injury. The greatest risk of re-injury occurs during the first two weeks after returning to sport https://drjoeldixon.com/1955/the-top-4-treatments-for-acute-neck-pain/ 2017-07-08T19:38:37+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/the-Top-4-treatments-for-acute-neck-pain.jpg the Top 4 treatments for acute neck pain https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chiropractor-Neck-Adjustment-300x201.jpg spinal adjustment neck https://www.youtube.com/embed/66lW62aTmN0 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/the-Top-4-treatments-for-acute-neck-pain.jpg The Top 4 Treatments for Acute Neck Pain Fifty percent of the adult population experiences neck pain each year. With such a high prevalence it is important for patients to know what treatments work best for neck pain. This article is going to discuss the top 4 treatments for acute neck pain (less than 3 months). These recommendations were made by the Ontario https://drjoeldixon.com/1934/acute-neck-pain-treatments/ 2017-06-19T20:46:34+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Acute-Neck-Pain-Treatments.jpg Acute Neck Pain Treatments https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Chiropractor-Neck-Adjustment-300x201.jpg spinal adjustment neck https://www.youtube.com/embed/gIoBiQ52xSw https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Acute-Neck-Pain-Treatments.jpg Evidenced Based Acute Neck Pain Treatments The purpose of this review is to examine the evidence-based literature for effective, non-invasive (non-surgical) acute neck pain treatments. Neck pain accounts for 10.2 million (U.S stats) doctor and hospital visits annually. 30-50% of adults’ experience neck each year with more than 80% of individuals’ https://drjoeldixon.com/1903/low-back-pain-treatments/ 2017-05-03T11:27:31+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Low-Back-Pain.jpg Treatments for Low Back Pain https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/chiropractor-300x200.png chiropractic, chiropractor, chiropractic adjustment https://drjoeldixon.com/1819/stability-ball-low-back-pain-core-stability-office-workers/ 2017-03-13T20:57:13+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Stabilityballandlowbackpaininofficeworkers.jpg Stabilityballandlowbackpaininofficeworkers https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Stabilityball-300x200.jpg How to sit on a stability ball at work https://drjoeldixon.com/1738/athlete-not-continue-play-concussion/ 2017-02-02T16:57:33+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Concussion-and-trainer.jpg Should athletes continue to play after a concussion? https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Concussion-and-trainer-300x225.jpg https://drjoeldixon.com/1718/concussions-difficulty-concentrating/ 2016-12-02T17:57:37+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Concussion-and-Concentration.jpg concussions and difficulty concentrating https://www.youtube.com/embed/gqCgzSSwPLk https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Concussion-and-Concentration.jpg Concussions and Difficulty Concentrating A concussion is a transient, functional disturbance that temporarily alters the way our brains work. The majority of concussed individuals (80-90%) have no symptoms within 7-10 days after injury (McCrory et al, 2013). Nevertheless, 10-15% of concussed individuals will experience symptoms longer than 10 days. The https://drjoeldixon.com/1680/orthotic-benefits-part-1/ 2016-10-31T18:45:34+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_20161029_153536.jpg Benefits of orthotics https://drjoeldixon.com/1580/stretching/ 2016-09-19T18:20:13+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Stretching.jpg https://drjoeldixon.com/1505/ice/ 2016-08-08T18:24:53+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/4427932265_f8eeb01421_z.jpg Should You Use Ice https://drjoeldixon.com/1489/running-shoes-orthotics/ 2016-06-23T13:02:27+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Running-Shoes-pic.jpg Running Shoes pic https://drjoeldixon.com/1466/blackhawks-test/ 2016-05-11T16:00:20+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CCMI-black.jpg https://www.youtube.com/embed/su_qrKvkm3M https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CCMI-black.jpg Dutchmen Captain Connor Cole Takes on the Blackhawks Test Captain of the 2015/16 Kitchener Dutchmen, Connor Cole is demonstrating the NHL physical exertion test. The Blackhawks test was designed by the Chicago Blackhawks medical staff. A concussion is an energy deficit. The purpose of the NHL (Chicago Blackhawks) physical exertion test is to exhaust an athlete, draining https://drjoeldixon.com/1435/cubital-tunnel-syndrome/ 2016-05-06T16:29:13+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSCF1359-scaled.jpg Cubital Tunnel Syndrome https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQyw-tJKmjA https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSCF1359-scaled.jpg Cubital Tunnel Syndrome The majority of the general public has heard of carpel tunnel syndrome, even if they do not exactly know what it is. Carpel tunnel syndrome is an entrapment of the median nerve as it travels through the carpel tunnel. This syndrome is common knowledge because it’s the number one nerve entrapment of the upper limb. https://drjoeldixon.com/1410/injurypreventionpresentation-running/ 2016-04-15T12:21:20+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/running-injuries-pic.jpg injury prevention presentation - running https://drjoeldixon.com/1388/tension-headaches/ 2016-04-12T15:21:13+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Tension-headache.jpg Tension-headache https://drjoeldixon.com/1107/patellofemoral-pain-syndrome/ 2016-03-01T19:55:06+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Running_Man_Kyle_Cassidy.jpg patellofemoral pain syndrome https://www.youtube.com/embed/v2xYUxXrjxk https://img.youtube.com/vi/v2xYUxXrjxk/hqdefault.jpg Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: The Bane of the Novice Runner This winter has appeared to come and go with little more than a whimper and if you’re like me you’re probably itching to get outside and enjoy the fantastic weather that is around the corner. For some individuals this will entail running, biking and recreational sports. The one unifying factor for all of these https://drjoeldixon.com/1097/nfl-sideline-concussion-management/ 2016-02-09T02:41:28+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/NFL-Conc.png NFL sideline concussion management https://drjoeldixon.com/1080/concussion-movie/ 2016-01-07T01:06:17+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kids-Playing-Football.jpg Concussion Movie Review https://drjoeldixon.com/1051/science-behind-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy/ 2015-12-11T03:35:54+00:00 weekly 0.8 https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MRI-Head.jpg Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy https://www.youtube.com/embed/tNCvaa-RogQ https://drjoeldixon.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/MRI-Head.jpg Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Concussion The Movie Preface to the science behind chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).  Prior to writing this article, I spoke extensively with family and friends about the subject matter (concussion movie & chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and it became apparent that I only created more questions in my failed attempt to