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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 1,4,5,9) Symptoms are often provoked by sun exposure. 2010:157-61.

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

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Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26) World journal of clinical cases. Orthopaedic application of cryotherapy: a comprehensive review of the history, basic science, methods, and clinical effectiveness. Kwiecien SY.

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Kevorkian named president of Life Chiropractic College West

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Clinical and academic experience Kevorkian brings to his new position more than four decades of experience in chiropractic practice and education. In addition to his clinical work, Kevorkian has held several prominent leadership positions in the chiropractic industry.

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Parker University extends president’s contract until 2030

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Accomplishments and accolades One of Morgan’s most showcased accomplishments includes his demonstrated ability to organize and delegate to get Parker University up and running within one week of the 2019 tornado that directly hit and destroyed much of the Dallas, Texas, campus. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic).

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) The internal rotation and shift-test for the detection of superior lesions of the rotator cuff: reliability and clinical performance. However, research by Jones et al. Access Best Practice Protocols for 180+ Conditions Now!

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

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A 2019 systematic review in the Clinical Journal of Pain highlights several studies finding a connection between pain, sleep problems and psychological issues related to anxiety, depression, negative mood or affect, attention to pain and pain helplessness.

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Chronic Pain in the US: A call to action for DCs

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According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from 2019. We see the entrepreneur whos pushing through pain to keep their business running but knows theyre running on empty. 24% of US adults experienced chronic pain in 2023.