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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

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But how many new patients should a chiropractic clinic realistically expect to receive from primary care providers (PCPs)? We were curious about that (and about the broader patterns behind how clinics do or dont get referrals), so we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network. How Many PCP Referral Sources Do Most Clinics Have?

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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. 2021 Mar 1;2:96-7. 9,12,21,22) 5. 2024 Oct 17:1-1.

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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. 2021 Jun 6;9(17):4116. 2021 Jun;10:81-100. 2021 Jan 1;9(1):e20. Additionally, heat therapy is not recommended during pregnancy.

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A path to chiropractic franchise ownership

Chiropractic Economics

Rae offers an overview of his personal journey into franchise ownership, detailing his progression from establishing his initial practice to expanding into multiple clinics. There were only a few chiropractic clinics within three hours of us, so it made for a great starting point for our first franchise. I just put it in overdrive.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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This brief review summarizes peer-reviewed research and clinical guidelines. Evidence-based chiropractors should consider this strategic yet straightforward addition with their next inflamed patientits not just comfort, its clinical impact. Clinical guidelines for low back pain notably endorse superficial heat as an effective therapy.

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New faculty member joins Parker University Research Center

Chiropractic Economics

His leadership was recognized in 2021 with his promotion to chiropractic service chief at VA Puget Sound, a role that highlights his dedication to advancing healthcare for veterans. Since then, Daniels has been instrumental in expanding chiropractic services for veterans and establishing new chiropractic residency opportunities.

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Cannabinoids may help reduce musculoskeletal pain when used short-term

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Additionally, oral cannabinoids were slightly better for reducing pain than oromucosal sprays or smoked cannabis, and adverse effects were rare. A 2021 review of randomized controlled trials cited a 30% to 50% pain intensity reduction in subjects taking certain cannabinoid-containing medicines.