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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. 2021 Mar 1;2:96-7. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary.

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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) Kwiecien SY.

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

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A follow-up discussion will include the use of these treatments before manual therapy. Should I ICE After Treatment? By cooling treated tissues after manual therapy, clinicians aim to decrease post-treatment soreness, swelling, and secondary tissue damage. Should I HEAT After Treatment? 2021 Jun 6;9(17):4116.

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Tendinopathy Rehab and Metabolic Health: Why Loading Alone Isn’t Enough

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Common protocols like the Alfredson eccentric program and Heavy Slow Resistance (HSR) training are well-supported by research and utilized as the primary treatment approach. 2021 Sep;31(9):1822-31. That’s been the dominant narrative for managing tendinopathy: progressive loading with the goal of building up the capacity of the tendon.

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

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Prior authors have identified several common reasons for this hesitation: Uncertainty about what chiropractic care entails Lack of familiarity with evidence Concerns about over-treatment or fringe practices Perceived lack of communication from DCs Insurance or safety concerns Want to hear directly from PCPs? 2021 Dec;22:1-0.

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Chiropractic Care to Treat & Prevent Sports Injuries

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Proper warm-ups, form techniques, and appropriate equipment can significantly reduce the risks of injury, but accidents and underlying conditions can still lead to issues requiring treatment from healthcare professionals. Following this record low, sports and recreational injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023.

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This super-powered probiotic targets gut health and supports mental well-being

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Gut health benefits backed by science A 2021 study in the journal Biology found that taking a multi-strain probiotic supplement improved gut microbiota diversity and reduced inflammation, and that the synergy of multiple strains of bacteria amplifies that result. Learn more or order at dclabs.com/super-probiotic.