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

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The reason that tourniquet use during TKA has been associated with increased post-operative pain is because the device compresses the quadricep and hamstring muscles to restrict blood flow during the operation. Della Valle notes that limiting tourniquet use can also reduce opioid consumption.

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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. Short answer: Chronic buttock pain Deeper dive: Ischiofemoral impingement symptoms typically present as chronic, nonspecific buttock pain that has been present for months or years.

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Anterior Tibial Tendon Tears

Orthopedic Principles

Epidemiology and Presentation Much less common than Achilles tendon ruptures. 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. I trip over my foot.”

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BEAR MOON Study of Miach Orthopaedics’ BEAR® Implant Completes Enrollment

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The National Institutes of Health-sponsored study, led by the Cleveland Clinic and conducted as part of the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) Group, will add to the growing body of evidence evaluating the BEAR Implant’s ability to heal a torn ACL and restore the natural function of the knee.

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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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Adolescent posture assessment

Chiropractic Economics

According to Safa, “these inelastic behaviors can contribute to the development of clinical disorders, such as tendinopathy and rupture, by changing the macroscale mechanical behavior.” These are the standard postural checkpoints that need to be part of your examination process, regardless of the patient’s presenting complaint.