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

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. 2017 Mar 7;8:93. 2017 Apr 4;166(7):514-30. 2017 Jan 1;30(4):889-96. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2017 Mar;30(2) Link 27. The Journal of Dermatology. Dermatol Ther.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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The findings also shed light on the durations for NSAID use to prevent fibrosis following surgery. The study included more than 23,000 people who had TKA at HSS between 2017 and 2021. In arthrofibrosis, excessive scar tissue forms in and around a joint after an operation.

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

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This certification is the latest in several other Joint Commission certifications Summit Orthopedics has earned, including Certified in Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement earned in 2017 and Certified in Spine Fusion in 2018. This includes injury prevention, surgical and nonsurgical treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Enhance exercise performance with infrared therapy

Chiropractic Economics

And according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.” That’s because “Overwhelming evidence exists that lifelong exercise is associated with a longer healthspan, delaying the onset of 40 chronic conditions/diseases.”

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Chiropractic Table Talk for Enhanced Patient Engagement and Retention

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Educating Patients on the Importance of Maintenance Care Use table talk to explain the concept of maintenance care and how regular adjustments can help prevent future issues. Implementing wellness strategies during table talk helps patients understand the ongoing benefits of chiropractic and encourages them to continue their care.

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Proven Techniques To Build Patient Trust in Chiropractic

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Being transparent about what patients can expect from their care helps manage their expectations and prevents potential disappointment. Listen carefully to any worries or questions your patients have, and provide thoughtful, data-backed responses. Setting realistic goals is also important for reinforcing the value of ongoing care.