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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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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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How to treat schmorl’s nodes Schmorl’s node treatment is typically conservative. 2,9,26) “In both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients, the mainstay of treatment for Schmorl’s nodes is conservative therapy.” (6) 2013 Jun;7(2):131. 2013 Aug;22:1907-12. 2013 Aug;22:1907-12. 2019 Dec 1;19(12):2013-24.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) Structural [hip] joint changes are frequent in asymptomatic population and neither radiographs nor MRI have shown a good correlation with pain and functional impairment.” (15)

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NovoPulse- Where Recovery Meets Performance

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Reaching a state of maximum therapeutic improvement, which only represents a partial recovery that has fallen short of expectations, causes us as clinicians to consider seeking other treatment strategies for the patient. 2013; 8: 1289–1293. Published online 2013 Sep 26. Two key studies caught my eye. DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S35926.

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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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53-54) Fortunately, the right clinical tests make IFI easier to recognize, while evidence-based conservative treatments deliver meaningful relief. 53) It has also been identified in 9% of younger patients undergoing evaluation for joint-preserving surgery. (54) Whats in the ischiofemoral impingement treatment protocol?

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Water: the elixir of life

Musculoskeletal Australia

The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure. And while we can survive for weeks without food, we can only survive for days without water. It really is essential for our survival.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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In the past year, a surge of high-quality research has clarified the most effective treatment for cervicogenic headache, giving chiropractors powerful, evidence-based tools to optimize patient outcomes. Exercises Dysfunction in the upper cervical joints is a hallmark feature of cervicogenic headaches.

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