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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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9,24) To learn more about the physiology of ice and how it helps suppress nerve function, check out our recent chiropractic blog on Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries, or the corresponding chiropractic podcast on Heat vs Cold Therapy for Chiropractic Injury Recovery. 2002 Dec;20(4):186-90. 2021 Mar;9(5).

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

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in 2002 to 49.2% While chiropractic adjustment primarily focuses on the musculoskeletal system, consumers recognize how it can affect other areas. The number of patients using functional wellness to specifically address conditions causing chronic pain has risen from 42.3%

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

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A 2002 article by Peter Baldry brought to the forefront discussion of the difference between SDN and DDN. This allows you to incorporate DDN into your treatment plans for musculoskeletal dysfunction and myofascial pain, where deeper lesions may result in more advantageous outcomes. How effective are superficial and deep lesions?

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Orthofix Announces Appointment of Vickie Capps to Board of Directors

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a global orthopedics company, from 2002 to 2013. I am inspired by the Companys mission to provide medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies and look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to drive profitable growth and maximize value creation.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Essential Questions To Ask In A Hip Exam Like most other musculoskeletal complaints, a comprehensive patient history is the primary source of diagnostic information for hip-related issues. Positive imaging findings in musculoskeletal conditions, including hips, often do not always align with patient symptoms. 2002 Apr 1;51(4):346-8.

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Chiropractic X-ray Utilization: Trends and Insights

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2) On average, chiropractors in our survey imaged approximately 28% of new musculoskeletal (MSK) patients, indicating that while X-rays are seen as a valuable diagnostic tool, they are used selectively. 2002 Sep 1;27(17):1926-33. How do imaging rates for PCPs compare to DCs? Taylor JA, Clopton P, Bosch E, Miller KA, Marcelis S.

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