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

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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

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1-3) When To Use ICE Therapy In a neck pain trial, patients received cervical mobilizations with cryotherapy; after 5 weeks, pain and disability improved significantly. When To Use HEAT Therapy Heat is commonly recommended for chronic or subacute musculoskeletal pain. Still, exceptions exist based on individual patient responses.

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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)? According to the results, chiropractors report that, on average, approximately 14% of their new patients come from PCP referrals. Most chiropractors agree that medical referrals are valuable.

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

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What follows are highlights from these studies: Limiting Use of Tourniquets During Knee Replacement Surgery Improves Patient Outcomes Tourniquets have traditionally been used during TKA to reduce blood loss and the need for transfusions. Surgeons use these devices differently based on individual patient needs.

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restor3d receives FDA Clearance for iTotal IdentityTM CR 3DP Porous Fully Personalized Total Knee Replacement System

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This milestone marks a significant achievement in expanding restor3ds knee replacement technology since the acquisition of Conformis, introducing the first cementless offering to the patient-specific implant portfolio. 2021 Dec;279:121206. Epub 2021 Oct 22. The company plans a limited market release in Q3 of 2025. Biomaterials.

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Personalized Care at Chiropractic in Near Me

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In this listicle, I share 10 expert approaches that highlight our trusted techniquesfrom advanced spinal adjustments and signature treatments to a patient-centered, streamlined appointment process. Convenient scheduling and accessible location improve patient adherence. Advanced techniques and personalized care drive superior results.