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ChiroUp
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
31) Some research finds heat more beneficial overall than cold therapy for DOMS (1); other studies suggest both methods are similarly effective. (32) 32) Dysmenorrhea: Most experts (78%) agree that heat therapy may be used to relieve pain associated with dysmenorrhea. (22) Additionally, heat therapy is not recommended during pregnancy.
ChiroUp
APRIL 18, 2025
It will also help you clarify when to use each modality, depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic and whether it involves soft tissue or joint structures. For this blog, I will focus on using heat or ice after manual therapy. A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy.
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Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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.
OrthoSpineNews
MARCH 11, 2025
We found that limiting tourniquet use was associated with slightly lower rates of opioid use to control pain after surgery and a quicker ability to complete physical therapy and leave the hospital, said Brian P. In arthrofibrosis, excessive scar tissue forms in and around a joint after an operation.
Chiropractic Economics
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Chiropractic Economics sat down with a functional recovery expert to learn more about TECAR therapy and how to add TECAR therapy to your practice and start healing more patients. What is TECAR therapy? TECAR therapy is a form of physical therapy that uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate tissue repair and reduce pain.
ChiroUp
MARCH 13, 2025
3) While addressing joint dysfunction throughout the cervical and thoracic spine is essential, two recent research studies underscore that cervical manipulation remains the most impactful treatment for cervicogenic headache. Exercises Dysfunction in the upper cervical joints is a hallmark feature of cervicogenic headaches.
ChiroUp
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.
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