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Assessing and Treating Achilles Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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Understanding the etiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based treatment protocols for Achilles tendinopathy is essential for chiropractors seeking to provide effective care. Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis The clinical presentation of Achilles tendinopathy varies depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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2,3) Check out the following synopsis for additional clinical pearls on lower extremity neurodynamic testing. Differentiating lumbar radiculopathies from hamstring strains can be challenging; however, Braggard test can help, as hamstring symptoms typically remain unaffected by this maneuver, while lumbar spine issues may be exacerbated. (7)

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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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53-54) Fortunately, the right clinical tests make IFI easier to recognize, while evidence-based conservative treatments deliver meaningful relief. 14) Frequently mimics hamstring tendon pain. (5) However, a collection of findings may help confirm the diagnosis. (27) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics. 9,14,21) 5.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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This blog will highlight the most essential clinical pearls from the past year of research, including a dozen systematic reviews. In less than 5 minutes, you’ll learn valuable new clinical skills for managing this common presentation. PFPS is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, and the following tests can help solidify the diagnosis.

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Sciatica: What you need to know and tips for relief

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This nerve serves an important function, affecting the hamstrings, calf muscles, lower leg muscles, and some foot muscles. Diagnosis and treatment of sciatica. BMJ (Clinical research ed.) Sciatica is different from low back pain in that it results from the sciatic nerve, rather than the spine. 2 What causes sciatic pain?

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Anterior Tibial Tendon Tears

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Clinical Diagnosis Often misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain. Hamstring autografts may be used in revisions or when allografts aren’t viable. Clinical Outcomes: Early results show good dorsiflexion strength return. Typical patient: active male in 60s70s, sometimes linked to sports like pickleball. I trip over my foot.