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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary. Itch: Mechanisms and Treatment.

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

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8-9,38) Post-Knee Arthroplasty : Studies indicate that cold compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can improve outcomes, such as better pain relief, compared to other treatment methods. 22-26) and that combining heat therapy with other treatments may even improve muscle strength in chronic lower back pain. (27)

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

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Chris Thomas, DC, a 2019 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC), and Asdrubal Lopez, DC, a 2010 TCC graduate, served on an elite medical team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Olympics medical team served 140 athletes competing in Paris. “A lot of people are like, ‘well, is it hard working with athletes?’

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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. This is an opportunity to educate women about chiropractic care, offering them a path to better function and quality of life without invasive treatments or medications.

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Enhance exercise performance with infrared therapy

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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.” 3 And “it is well-accepted that PBM when as a treatment for tissue injury or muscle damage is able to reduce markers of oxidative stress.”

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

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However, a new study of almost 18,000 patients from 2019 to 2023 found that prolonged tourniquet use was linked to increased pain, higher opioid use, and a longer recovery. The findings also shed light on the durations for NSAID use to prevent fibrosis following surgery.

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Nutrition and social support important for hip fracture recovery

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Chiropractic care can help prevent these injuries by improving balance and hip function in older adults, thereby reducing the risk of falls. While research has focused extensively on the importance of this vitamin and mineral for fracture prevention, a review published June 5, 2024, adds that both are also critical for recovery.