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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. Brachioradial pruritis differential diagnosis considerations: It is crucial to exclude dermatological causes like eczema or contact dermatitis. 2020 guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous pruritus.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

Among 4,254,818 adults with commercial insurance and 583,369 adults with Medicaid insurance who had not experienced chronic pain in 2017, researchers identified 1,095,358 adults with commercial insurance and 176,607 adults with Medicaid insurance who experienced new episodes of chronic pain during the 2018–2020 timeframe.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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10) The crossed femoral nerve stretch test may be a valuable screening test supporting a diagnosis of upper lumbar radiculopathy. (12) Use of neurodynamic or orthopedic tension tests for the diagnosis of lumbar and lumbosacral radiculopathies: study of the diagnostic validity. Differential Diagnosis of Hip Pain. References 1.

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Why DCs need cannabinoid therapy education

Chiropractic Economics

Additionally, discussing cannabinoids openly with patients fosters trust and allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Being comfortable confiding cannabis use to the doctor establishes a relationship of trust that could lead to more accurate diagnosis/treatment. Read on for why DCs need cannabinoid therapy education.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Compensation Issues: “Is your pain placing you in financial difficulties” Diagnosis & Treatment: “You have been seen and examined for your pain? This will also reduce over medicalising pain and the inappropriate medical care that have inevitably followed; MRI / imaging, injections, surgery (Grunau et al. Grunau, G. O’Sullivan, P.

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How Chiropractic Care Supports Family Members of Every Age

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

A 2017 study in the European Journal of Rheumatology reported that worldwide, it is estimated that the number of patients with hip fractures stemming from osteoporotic bone fragility is more than 200 million. Prompt care after a strain injury will help you heal faster and get back into the action.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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16) As you can see, delivering the best care for cervicogenic headaches requires not only the right mix of diagnosis and treatment but also up-to-date, evidence-based exercises and ADL advice. 2017 Feb 1;98(2):211-9. See how ChiroUp can help you achieve that in just a few clickstry it out yourself below! Get Started.

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