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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. 2022 Sep 14;5(3):e39863. Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care. 2) Chiropractic Treatment for Shoulder Weakness A positive DIME test strongly suggests a full-thickness rotator cuff tear.

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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) J Clin Nurs.

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For patients who are always tired, power up their treatment plan with Triple Ginseng Root

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A 2022 meta-analysis published in Medicine reviewed 12 randomized controlled trials and found that Korean ginseng supplements had a statistically measurable effect on disease-related fatigue. The post For patients who are always tired, power up their treatment plan with Triple Ginseng Root appeared first on Chiropractic Economics.

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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. That’s been the dominant narrative for managing tendinopathy: progressive loading with the goal of building up the capacity of the tendon. It can also be a systemic one.

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Help patients bridge the financial gap to complementary care

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This approach goes beyond what has sometimes been referred to as the sick care model, which is a more reactive approach built upon diagnosing an isolated set of symptoms, relying on the patient to seek out care to determine the issue and then receive treatment. in 2002 to 49.2%

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Northeast College prepares students for sports chiropractic careers

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These professionals provide between 30 and 50 treatments per week during the season, totaling an estimated 28,800 adjustments over the course of 18 weeks. We evaluate, diagnose, and assess an athlete’s capabilities, then recommend and administer treatments,” Balseca said.