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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. 1,4,5,9) Symptoms are often provoked by sun exposure.

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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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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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4) The condition is most common in middle-aged men, and bilateral presentation occurs in 20-25% of cases. Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms Meralgia paresthetica presents as burning, buzzing, itching, or aching pain on the lateral or anterior thigh. Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2. Sleep and function may be disrupted.

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Think Outside the Ortho Box: A Case Study In Unexpected Bruising

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In clinical practice, it’s easy to focus on the musculoskeletal system—after all, that’s the bread and butter of chiropractic care. But sometimes, the presentation doesn’t fit neatly into an orthopedic box. Case Summary A 68-year-old female presented to our office one week after a fall.

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Case study: Chronic neck pain in a 54-year-old truck driver

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Patient background The patient, a 54-year-old male truck driver, presented with chronic neck pain that had persisted for more than 10 years. Initial examination and diagnosis Upon evaluation, the patient exhibited a 70% reduction in cervical range of motion (ROM) in all directions.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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As chiropractors, we pride ourselves on recognizing subtle patterns that others may overlook—yet some diagnoses, like Eagle Syndrome, require an even more refined level of clinical suspicion. Clinical Assessment During physical examination, palpation of the tonsillar fossa may reproduce symptoms.

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Treat tendinopathy in athletes

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of high-performance athletes had a confirmed diagnosis of tendinopathy. Guidelines support mechanical loading , such as eccentric exercises or heavy-load programs, especially for midportion Achilles tendinopathy, if no structural frailty is present. Tendinopathy: Evidence-informed physical therapy clinical reasoning.