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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65. 2015, September). References 1.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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Notably, cryotherapy plus mobilization produced greater reductions in neck pain and disability than a similar program that added stretching exercises. (4) 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65. 5) Evidence suggests that applying ice after manual therapy can significantly enhance outcomes, especially in active inflammation cases. References 1.

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5 Time-Saving Hacks Every Chiropractor Needs to Do

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Patient education is essential for excellent outcomes, but you probably explained proper posture or home exercises way too many times last week. Set up a system that sends patients customized educational content, like: Follow-up emails with exercise videos and condition-specific resources. 2015 Dec;3:1-2. Get Started.

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Reset the aging clock with nutrition supplementation

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Are my recommendations restoring grip strength and muscular stamina even without the benefit of an exercise regimen? 2015:2015:313021. Do my supplements stoke the fire of their mitochondria to maximize the burn of fat and carbs to match the energetics of a young adult? Accessed March 5, 2025. Skibska B, Goraca A, et al.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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9-11) This year's research again confirms that a multimodal approachincluding exercise, manual therapy, and other targeted treatmentsdelivers the best outcomes for pain relief and functional improvement. Research In Action: Want video tutorials for all of the top rotator cuff treatments, rotator cuff tests, and rotator cuff exercises?

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Check out the top chiropractic blog on Neurodynamics for detailed tutorials: 3 Simple Nerve Flossing Exercises to Help Resolve Arm Pain 4 Nerve Flossing Exercises for Back & Leg Pain Relief 8. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (2015) 23:19 Link 24. Nov 2023 Link Deeper Dive: Is nerve mobilization part of your toolbox?

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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ChiroUp subscribers can dive into the Clinical Skills tab for step-by-step tutorials on all the related best-practice treatments, exercises, and ADL advice that your patients need. We’re talking lay-friendly condition descriptions and exercise demos that you can pull up in a snap—actually, four clicks to be precise. Skeletal Radiology.

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