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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment.

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

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8-9,38) Post-Knee Arthroplasty : Studies indicate that cold compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can improve outcomes, such as better pain relief, compared to other treatment methods. 22-26) and that combining heat therapy with other treatments may even improve muscle strength in chronic lower back pain. (27)

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Trends in Chiropractic Care and Physical Rehabilitation Use Among Adults with Low Back Pain in the United States, 2002 to 2018

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Future implementation should target sociodemographic groups with the lowest access to nonpharmacologic treatments to achieve equitable access. Racial and ethnic disparities in care identified did not improve over the study period.

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A more personal path to women’s health in chiropractic

Chiropractic Economics

By engaging in friendly conversation while preparing the treatment room or assisting with therapies, they can build rapport and create a more relaxed atmosphere. While the DC provides the primary explanations regarding diagnosis and treatment plans, trained staff can reinforce this information in clear and accessible language.

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

Chiropractic Economics

This approach goes beyond what has sometimes been referred to as the sick care model, which is a more reactive approach built upon diagnosing an isolated set of symptoms, relying on the patient to seek out care to determine the issue and then receive treatment. in 2002 to 49.2%

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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

A 2002 article by Peter Baldry brought to the forefront discussion of the difference between SDN and DDN. Still, these changes were more significant in patients treated with DDN, especially in extended follow-up periods at 15 days post-treatment. How effective are superficial and deep lesions? 5 In 2017, Sedighi, et al.,

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Part 1: Why taking NSAIDs for arthritis worsens the condition

Chiropractic Economics

29, 2002, the New York Times published an article discussing the prevalence of kidney disease in the NBA and basketball players’ tendency to take large amounts of ibuprofen to help deal with post-exertion aches and pains. 2002; 162(19):2204-2208. 2002 Jun;17(6):963-76. Almost 25% of NSAID users have ulcers. Pol Arch Med Wewn.