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40% of Americans will experience balance problems at some point in their lives. Poor balance not only restricts your movement but also can lead to increased risk of falls or injury.

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WELCOME

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f you’re reading this, then you’ve already taken the first steps on your wellness journey.

Chiropractic care uses a “whole-body” approach to wellness, aiming to realign and rehabilitate the spine and neuropathways throughout the body to improve health, function, and overall well-being. When you’re feeling good, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish. So I’m here to tell you, It’s your turn… To feel better, and to function higher.

For over 25 years, the ProSoft System of Chiropractic has been a global phenomenon, with ProSoft Doctors now helping over 41 million patients each year in 40+ countries around the world.

The ProSoft System is a chiropracticspecific, comfortable, computerized, and consistent approach to helping you feel better and function higher.

Using highly advanced technology, the ProSoft can improve the motion of the spine and extremities, and can help reduce and eliminate pain, as well as restore and improve function.

My hopes, my dreams, and my goals are all the same: to naturally, safely, and effectively improve the health of anyone in the world suffering from pain and loss of function, all while we continue to grow Chiropractic into the number one healthcare choice on planet earth.

DR. MAURICE PISCIOTTANO Chiropractor Chief Expansion Officer and Clinical Architect Sigma Instruments & ProSoft Group

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BALANCE 40% of Americans will experience balance problems at some point in their lives.

Poor balance not only restricts your movement but also can lead to increased risk of falls or injury.

40+ COUNTRIES & 41 MILLION ADJUSTMENTS

The Worldwide Leader in Chiropractic adjusting technology, the ProSoft is used in 40+ countries around the globe & delivers over 41 million adjustments each and every year!

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BALANCE

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Are You At Risk For Falling?

40% Of People Are

FREEDOM

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Are Tightness and Pain Holding You Back?

GOLF Are You Looking For Ways To Improve Your Golf Game?

PERFORMANCE Feel Better & Function Higher Find Out How

NECK PAIN When Rubbing Your Neck Doesn’t Seem To Help

SHOULDER PAIN Shoulder Pain During Exercise?

Consider The Cause

ELBOW PAIN Repetitive Stress Is The Most Common Cause of Elbow Injuries

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and noninvasive form of care that can be beneficial for patients with acute or chronic pain.

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RIB PAIN Mid Back Pain Is Common, But Is It Really Your Back?

LOWER BACK PAIN 80% Of Americans Will Experience Low Back Pain

HIP PAIN Is It Osteoarthritis, Bursitis Or Tendinitis?

PELVIS PAIN Having Trouble Getting Rid Of Low Back Pain? It May Be Your Pelvis

KNEE PAIN Faulty Biomechanics Are Often The Cause Of Injury

FOOT & ANKLE PAIN 40% Of Ankle Sprains Are Misdiagnosed

MMT Pain Is Not An Indication Of Function

WRIST & HAND PAIN Mobility & Stress Make The Wrist Injury Prone

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SHOULDER

31,341,492 $62.50 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

ELBOW

16,072,560 $31.50 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

WRIST & HAND

42,994,098 $85.81 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

PELVIS 66,000,000 $2.00 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

FOOT & ANKLE

31,743,306 $63.39 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

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NECK

180,816,300 $132.93 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

RIBS

7,000,000 $8.00 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

LOW BACK

81,900,000 $138.6 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

HIP

25,716,096 $51.28 Billion

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FREEDOM

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GOLF

People Suffering Treatment Costs

KNEE

67,102,938 $133.81 Billion

People Suffering Treatment Costs

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PERFORMANCE

$800 Billion Pain & Pain Syndromes

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BALANCE FEEL BETTER • FUNCTION HIGHER Balance issues are one of the top concerns of individuals and health care providers due to the dangers and results of falls. Approximately 40% of Americans will experience balance problems. Poor balance not only restricts your movement but can also restrict your activities of daily life.

Maintaining an upright stance requires constant communication between the sensory signals from the feet, legs and spine to the brain. These muscle signals are sent to the brain and then back down to make adjustments in your body that will keep you upright and stable in a variety of activities. However, injury, surgery, and the aging process can disrupt this communication process, which can lead to unsteadiness while in motion or at rest. If left unchecked, this can drastically increase your risk of falling and potential injury.

According to Harvard Medical School, maintaining a sound, responsive, and enduring sense of balance is one of the best ways to prevent falls. ProSoft balance protocols are designed to rehabilitate proprioception throughout the body and improve balance and coordination in people of all ages.

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FREEDOM FEEL BETTER • FUNCTION HIGHER “Motion = Freedom.” Too often, we are hampered by stiff muscles and joints. Prolonged sitting, working too long on the computer or phone, or even sleeping on a bad mattress or pillow can lead to tight muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This not only causes pain, but also poor posture and a loss of function, and can potentially lead to injuries.

The freedom to participate in any desired activity demands that the body allow that activity to happen with confidence, strength and capability. During treatment, the ProSoft releases tension within the affected tissues, and uses patient movement during treatment to increase range of motion and restore functional mobility to the muscles. By the end of treatment, pain and inflammation can decrease while your range of motion is restored.

ProSoft provides a quick and comfortable solution that immediately improves the ability to function more effectively in life, and reduces years of pain and inflammation. ProSoft can help you fulfill your desire for better health.

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GOLF FEEL BETTER • FUNCTION HIGHER Although golf is a low-impact sport, it’s associated with several injuries. Research shows that whether you are a novice golfer, weekend warrior, or professional, you are at a higher risk of injury if you have tight muscles or stiff joints. Many golfing-related injuries are a result of poor mechanics or over exertion. The most commonly injured area is the lower back, but injuries can also occur in the elbow, wrist, hand, and shoulder.

ProSoft’s golf protocols are designed to help golfers of all skill levels play a better game. ProSoft’s golf protocols rehabilitate the proprioceptors in the body to improve balance and to coordinate the muscular components of the golf swing, thereby achieving greater ranges of motion throughout the swing.

By targeting areas of weakness or tightness with the ProSoft, and moving through a specific range of motion while the doctor is using an exact protocol, improvements occur faster and more effectively.

If you think your swing has room to improve, ask your doctor about the ProSoft today!

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PERFORMANCE FEEL BETTER • FUNCTION HIGHER Most commonly, musculoskeletal pain is linked to a dysfunction in muscle, ligament, joint capsule, or fascia (the connective tissue of the body). Each of these tissues contains specialized sensory receptors which sense or “tell” the nervous system to react in a protected or guarded manner. Unchecked, this leads to pain, inflammation and limitations in motion and/or flexibility. As these tissues “lock” the injured body part into a position to avoid pain, these same tissues can shorten and even form scar tissue, making the problem worsen over time.

Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or you just want to make sure you are functioning optimally, the ProSoft can help. Most people don’t realize that even a small amount of muscle tension can limit motion and ultimately performance.

ProSoft’s performance protocols utilize Mechanical Motion Therapy to address and improve the function of the many soft tissue structures related to strength, flexibility and performance throughout the body.

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PROSoft

By Sigma Instruments

180,816,300 Treatment Costs $132.93 Billion

People Suffering

NECK When Rubbing Your Neck Doesn’t Seem To Help Over 180 million people in the United States report experiencing neck pain each year. Neck pain is often caused by the things we do everyday, like spending long hours hunched over the computer.

To understand neck pain, it is important to understand how the neck is engineered. There is a curve near the top of your spine that helps absorb the shock of your head resting on your neck. This curve is called the lordosis. The lordosis helps your neck stay flexible enough to perform a wide range of motions, but also strong enough to support the weight of your head.

Bad posture, misaligned vertebrae and even old age can affect the curve of the lordosis, which then stretches the ligaments supporting your neck, causing them to lose their functionality.

Chiropractic is proven to be an effective therapy for correcting posture, restoring the curve of the spine, and improving function of the surrounding tissues in the neck. Ask your doctor how the ProSoft can provide comfortable treatment to help you find relief.

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SHOULDER

People Suffering Treatment Costs

31,341,492 $62.5 Billion

Shoulder Pain During Exercise? Consider The Cause.

The shoulder is both one of the most mobile joints in the body and one of the most vulnerable. Understanding the unique structure of the shoulder joint is essential for treatment or injury prevention.

Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of three bones: the humerus (upper arm bone from shoulder to elbow), your scapula (shoulder blade), and your clavicle (collarbone).

The humerus fits into a rounded socket in your shoulder blade, called the glenoid. The humerus is held in place in the glenoid by a special combination of muscles and tendons called your rotator cuff.

These are the components that help give the shoulder such a wide range of movement. But with so many moving parts, the shoulder is particularly susceptible to injury.

Regular Chiropractic treatment of the shoulder can help realign the components of the joint, reducing stress on the soft tissues. Ask your doctor how the ProSoft can help restore function to the shoulder joint and soft tissues to help relieve pain.

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PROSoft

By Sigma Instruments

People Suffering Treatment Costs

16,072,560

$31.50 Billion

ELBOW Repetitive Stress Is A Common Cause Of Elbow Injuries Wear and tear injuries of the elbow are less common than in joints like the shoulder, but overuse and underlying conditions can lead to pain or discomfort, lack of functional mobility, and a diminished quality of life for those suffering from elbow pain.

The elbow itself is actually made up of two separate joints that work in tandem to allow you to both extend and flex your elbow, and rotate your hand and forearm.

As you bend your elbow or rotate your wrist, the bones making up your elbow joint rub and slide together. Overuse, inflammation of the soft tissues, and broken bones are among the most common causes of elbow pain and dysfunction, but certain underlying conditions like Rheumatoid arthritis can also be a factor.

Ask your doctor how Chiropractic care can help you manage your elbow pain and restore function to the joint. The ProSoft works to provide comfortable treatment to help restore motion and relieve pain.

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WRIST/HAND

42,994,098 Treatment Costs $85.81 Billion

People Suffering

Mobility & Stress Make The Wrist Injury Prone Wrist pain is another common condition with a variety of different causes that can severely impact your ability to accomplish daily activities.

Like the elbow, the wrist is actually made up of eight smaller joints located where the bones of the hand and forearm meet. These joints are formed by smaller bones, called Carpal bones, that are grouped in two rows across the wrist. This complexity of the wrist joint leaves it particularly vulnerable to injury and dysfunction.

Trauma, overuse, and underlying conditions can all contribute to wrist pain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, for example, is a common condition caused by a pinched or pressured nerve in the wrist, that can result in pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, most patients who use Chiropractic to manage their wrist pain recover completely, with a low recurrence rate after treatment. Ask your doctor how the ProSoft can help you find relief from your wrist pain or discomfort.

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PROSoft

By Sigma Instruments

People Suffering Treatment Costs

7,000,000 $8.00 Billion

RIBS Mid Back Pain Is Common, But Is It Really Your Back?

The middle of the back is a common area of discomfort for many people. This area is frequently affected by posture challenges, ergonomics of work environment, and stress.

Your rib cage consists of 24 ribs (12 on each side), all of which attach to the bones of your thoracic spine. This can lead to problems with breathing, especially when exercising.

Although rib injuries are not common, there can still be a lot of pain or discomfort associated with dysfunction of the soft tissue surrounding the ribs. However, such things as car accidents and sports injuries can create significant problems. If these problems are not addressed, adhesions and tightness of the soft tissues can have a negative effect on how your lungs function.

ProSoft’s protocols are designed to specifically address these supportive tissues, targeting the trigger points in the muscles and their attachments in ribs to help improve posture and flexibility.

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LOW BACK

81,900,000 Treatment Costs $138.6 Billion People Suffering

80% Of Americans Will Experience Low Back Pain Whether you’re an athlete at the top of your game, or just trying to keep up with the kids after sitting all day at work, chances are you’re one of the 80% of Americans who will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.

Pain in the low back can vary drastically in intensity, onset, and cause.

Most low back pain is acute, meaning it will typically only last for a few days to a few weeks. However, about 20% of people suffering from acute back pain will develop chronic pain that continues for 12 weeks or longer, even if the initial cause has been treated.

This makes it extremely important to properly treat acute instances of pain in the low back, as well as taking appropriate preventative measures to help avoid injury altogether.

Doctors of Chiropractic specialize in finding the cause of and treating your lower back pain. Ask your doctor how the ProSoft can help comfortably restore motion in your lower back to help relieve pain and prevent further injury.

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PROSoft

By Sigma Instruments

25,716,096 Treatment Costs $51.28 Billion

People Suffering

HIP Is It Osteoarthritis, Bursitis Or Tendinitis?

As with other parts of the body, there are many factors that might contribute to wear and tear on the joint, and produce pain in the hip. Understanding the contributors to pain and the anatomy of the hip often helps in treating pain or discomfort in the area The exact location of your hip pain can provide clues as to whether or not it stems from dysfunction in the joint or soft tissues or is a symptom of a more serious underlying condition.

Pain in the groin or inside of the hip tends to indicate a problem with the joint itself, while pain in the area surrounding the hip is often a result of problems with the soft tissues. There are also a number of other conditions that can result in hip pain and discomfort, like tendinitis, osteoarthritis, or bursitis.

Chiropractic care has been proven to be successful in relieving pain and discomfort in the hip joint. The ProSoft can provide comfortable treatment that can help restore function and reduce pain you may be experiencing in your hips.

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PELVIS

People Suffering Treatment Costs

66,000,000 $2.00 Billion

Low Back Pain? It May Be Your Pelvis Pelvic area symptoms, sometimes mistaken for lower back pain, are common complaints that can affect the function of the lower back, hips and legs. When an injury or discomfort affects your pelvis, it can create a number of different problems during everyday life.

Depending on the severity of the pain, you may be forced to restrict not only the time spent on their feet, but also your time at work.

ProSoft’s MMT Pelvis protocols are specifically designed to improve the function of the muscles, tendons and ligaments that support the pelvic structure. The pelvic structure is often thought of as a bony structure, but a loss of function in the pelvis area can be related to the powerhouse gluteal muscles as well as the hip flexors and piriformis muscles.

In many cases, the longer someone experiencing pelvic discomfort avoids treatment, the chance of further damage and pain will increase. Ask your doctor how the ProSoft can help you find relief from pelvic pain and discomfort today.

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PROSoft

By Sigma Instruments

67,102,938 Treatment Costs $133.81 Billion

People Suffering

KNEE Faulty Biomechanics Are Often The Cause Of Injury The knee is the largest joint in the body, vital for movement, and particularly vulnerable to injury due to the constant stresses of everyday life. Although not all knee injuries can be prevented, education on knee anatomy, how injuries can occur, and how to care for them, can help prevent long-term complications.

Some knee pain stems from acute injuries, like when an athlete sprains his or her ACL. These types of knee injuries can often be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing or strengthening exercises.

Sometimes, knee pain is a symptom of a larger underlying condition, like arthritis, tendinitis, or bursitis. While this type of knee pain can be more difficult to treat and manage, there are ways to find relief.

If you’re suffering from pain in your knees, whether from an acute injury or an underlying condition, Chiropractic care is a safe, natural alternative to invasive surgery or over the counter medications. Ask your doctor how the ProSoft can help you find relief from pain and restore function in your knees.

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FOOT/ANKLE

31,743,306 Treatment Costs$63.39 Billion

People Suffering

40% Of Ankle Sprains Are Misdiagnosed In the United States, more than 25,000 people deal with ankle sprains or pain every day. Studies show that around 40% of ankle sprains are either treated incorrectly or are misdiagnosed, which can lead to disability or chronic ankle pain.

Regular chiropractic treatment can help facilitate blood flow, which speeds healing and reduces the chance of re-injury by strengthening the ankle and the soft tissues surrounding it. This can also help increase stability, mobility, flexibility and balance.

As with the other joints of the body, ankle pain can be caused by injury or an underlying condition. Gout, arthritis, and tendinitis are examples of some chronic conditions that can result in ankle pain.

Chiropractic care is a very effective therapy for treating ankle pain and injuries. The ProSoft can provide optimal treatment and help you find relief. Ask your doctor about the ProSoft today.

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MECHANICAL MOTION THERAPY MMT Mechanical Motion Therapy is a form of physical medicine that is used by MMT-certified doctors. MMT combines computerized adjustment technology with specific patient-motion protocols that will allow for the proper diagnosis and treatment of the troubled area of the body.

MMT is not limited to the back, as many potential patients may think. It can be used to treat any area of the body that is creating pain or discomfort, and limiting a patient’s ability to perform daily tasks.

In many cases, pain and discomfort are the result of an underlying issue that may affect a patient, including muscle, tissue, bone or structural damage or misalignments.

Mechanical Motion Therapy can have a powerful, pain relieving effect on the soft tissues of the body, even in instances where it has been present for years. Ask your doctor if Mechanical Motion Therapy is right for you.

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40+ COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE! 1. Algeria

21. Malaysia

2. Australia

22. Mexico

3. Austria

23. Netherlands

4. Brazil

24. Panama

5. Canada

25. Paraguay

6. Cayman Islands

26. Peru

7. China

27. Poland

8. Denmark

28. Portugal

9. England

29. Puerto Rico

10. France

30. Qatar

11. Germany

31. Russia

12. Hungary

32. Saudi Arabia

13. India

33. Singapore

14. Indonesia

34. Spain

15. Iraq

35. Sudan

16. Ireland

36. Sweden

17. Israel

37. Switzerland

18. Italy

38. Taiwan

19. Japan

39. Turkey

20. Korea

40. UAE

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Longevity

Proven Protocols

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27 US Patents & Trademarks

Comfortable

94% Inter-Doctor Reliability

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The ProSoft is a computer-guided, technologicallyadvanced treatment method that is safe, effective, accurate, reliable, and available at 1000s of locations across the country and around the world.

The ProSoft technology is so effective, that it has been FDA cleared for use by chiropractors, and has been awarded 27 Patents and Trademarks by the United States Patent Office!

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Comfortable

40,000,000 Adjustments Per Year

800,000 Adjustments Per Week

Physics

Cleared Amateur & Pro Athletes Worldwide

Consistent

FDA Cleared for Over 20 Years

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