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Thomas Michaud, DC

Dr. Thomas Michaud is the author of Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders and several other books available on Amazon. Dr. Michaud is a 1982 graduate of Western States Chiropractic College and practices in Newton, Mass., where he has treated thousands of recreational and elite runners. His first textbook, Foot Orthoses and Other Forms of Conservative Foot Care (published in 1993), was eventually translated into four languages and is used in physical therapy, chiropractic, pedorthic and podiatry schools worldwide.

Previous Articles

Bowed Legs and Knee Arthritis
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 25, Issue 5)
I've Fallen and I CAN Get Up
May 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 5)
Prevent Hip Fractures by Addressing a Subtle Evolutionary Adaptation
March 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 3)
Anti-Inflammatories and OA: Are the Rewards Worth the Risks?
July 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 07)
Exercising the Multifidi: Why Isometric Contractions Are Essential
April 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Tight Hip Flexors and Painful Arthritis: The Surprising Connection
February 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
The Ideal Stretching Routine for Managing Plantar Fasciitis
November 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 11)
Does a Torn Rotator Cuff Always Require Surgery?
May 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 05)
A Novel Exercise & Stretches for High Blood Pressure
January 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
Five Simple Exercises to Prevent Age-Related Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia)
May 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 05)
How to Predict Knee Injuries (and Prevent Them)
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
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TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause
TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause

Because traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the human body as an interconnected network of energy (qi) and seeks to restore balance and harmony, ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood is crucial to nourish and regulate the reproductive system. TCM treatment aims to regulate menstruation, reduce anovulatory menstruation, help ovulation, improve egg quality, stabilize progesterone, and provide a good endometrium environment for successful implantation and pregnancy.

Christine Chang, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Politics / Government / Legislation
Let's Help Make Acupuncturists Medicare Providers
Acupuncture in Medicare: Critical Legislation Reintroduced

U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have reintroduced the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (now H.R. 1667) in the 119th Congress. As with previous iterations of the legislation, H.R. 1667 would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) both weigh in on the importance of the legislation.

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Your Practice / Business
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)

What’s the single most important thing to ensure your patient gets better? The key is patient education and scheduling appropriately. But how do you do that in a clinically relevant way that is representative of a medical professional? The answer lies in the most fundamental aspect of our intakes: OPQRST(L).

John Rybak, DAc