Posts in Brett Weaver, DC

Thigh Muscle Changes in the ACL-Deficient Knee: A 4-Year Longitudinal MRI Study of 1,207 Patients

Thigh Muscle Changes in the ACL-Deficient Knee: A 4-Year Longitudinal MRI Study of 1,207 Patients

Brett Weaver, DC -
Mar 7
Hamstrings progressively atrophy and weaken in ACL-deficient knees over years while quadriceps stabilize—rehab […]
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Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Brett Weaver, DC -
Mar 7
Nearly all adults over 40 have rotator cuff changes on MRI—even without pain. […]
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Effectiveness of a corticosteroid injection versus exercise therapy for shoulder pain in general practice (SIX-Shoulder Study): A randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of a corticosteroid injection versus exercise therapy for shoulder pain in general practice (SIX-Shoulder Study): A randomized controlled trial

Brett Weaver, DC -
Mar 7
Injections relieve shoulder pain quickly while exercise therapy matches long-term outcomes with fewer […]
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Lumbar disc herniation: Epidemiology, clinical and radiologic diagnosis WFNS spine committee recommendations

Lumbar disc herniation: Epidemiology, clinical and radiologic diagnosis WFNS spine committee recommendations

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jan 19
Epidemiology, clinical signs, and MRI-focused diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation with WFNS guidance […]
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Enhancing Shoulder Kinetic Chain Rehabilitation Using Elastic Resistance in Kneeling Positions. A Kinematics Study

Enhancing Shoulder Kinetic Chain Rehabilitation Using Elastic Resistance in Kneeling Positions. A Kinematics Study

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jan 19
Kneeling elastic-resistance exercises engage the kinetic chain, improve scapular tilt and rotation, and […]
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Rethinking the disc: from degenerative narrative to adaptive potential

Rethinking the disc: from degenerative narrative to adaptive potential

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jan 19
Most spinal disc changes aren't painful. Movement, hydration, targeted exercise and lifestyle support […]
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Effectiveness of fascial manipulation® versus eccentric training with static stretching on patellar tendinopathy - A randomized clinical trial

Effectiveness of fascial manipulation® versus eccentric training with static stretching on patellar tendinopathy – A randomized clinical trial

Brett Weaver, DC -
Jan 5
Randomized trial: 4 Fascial Manipulation sessions gave faster pain relief, reduced tendon thickness, […]
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Neuroimmune interactions in musculoskeletal conditions. An introduction for clinicians and patients

Neuroimmune interactions in musculoskeletal conditions. An introduction for clinicians and patients

Brett Weaver, DC -
Dec 13
How nerve-immune crosstalk drives musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, conditions affected, and evidence-based treatments […]
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Utility of clinical tests to diagnose MRI-confirmed gluteal tendinopathy in patients presenting with lateral hip pain

Utility of clinical tests to diagnose MRI-confirmed gluteal tendinopathy in patients presenting with lateral hip pain

Brett Weaver, DC -
Dec 13
Evidence-based comparison of clinical tests for MRI-confirmed gluteal tendinopathy — screen with greater […]
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Tendinopathy: The Interplay between Mechanical Stress, Inflammation, and Vascularity

Tendinopathy: The Interplay between Mechanical Stress, Inflammation, and Vascularity

Brett Weaver, DC -
Nov 1
Explore the complex interplay of mechanical stress, inflammation, and vascular changes in tendinopathy […]
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