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What does a chiropractor really do?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Chiropractors are healthcare professionals focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal system disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. Here’s a more detailed look at what chiropractors do: 1. They may also use diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRI’s etc.)

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Masseuse vs. Massage Therapist: What’s the Difference?

Oviedo Chiropractic

But today, the terms massage therapist and masseuse carry very different meaningsand only one reflects a trained, licensed healthcare professional. Over time, the term masseuse became associated with non-professional or even illicit massage services. Why the shift? Dont settle for just a massage.

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Treat tendinopathy in athletes

Chiropractic Economics

of high-performance athletes had a confirmed diagnosis of tendinopathy. Collaboration among athletes, coaches/parents and healthcare professionals is the most effective way to manage tendinopathy. Peripheral and spinal mechanisms of pain and dry needling mediated analgesia: A clinical resource guide for healthcare professionals.

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Trending tendinopathy in athletes

Chiropractic Economics

of high-performance athletes had a confirmed diagnosis of tendinopathy. Collaboration among athletes, coaches/parents and healthcare professionals is the most effective way to manage tendinopathy. Peripheral and spinal mechanisms of pain and dry needling mediated analgesia: A clinical resource guide for healthcare professionals.

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MSKai Spine Imaging Software Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Clinical Use

OrthoSpineNews

“We’re proud to deliver a product that gives healthcare professionals enhanced capabilities in lumbar spine analysis while reinforcing the central role of expert clinical judgement.” MSKai is not a diagnostic device and does not provide or recommend any medical diagnosis or treatment.

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How to Become a Doctor of Chiropractic: A Step-by-Step Guide from Palmer College of Chiropractic

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Coursework includes: Basic sciences: anatomy, physiology, pathology and microbiology Clinical sciences: diagnosis, radiology, neurology and chiropractic technique Business and practice management courses Youll receive over 4,200 hours of classroom and clinical instruction, which is comparable to M.D. educational programs.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

How to exclude VAD before a CSM The case report concludes that adherence to the standard of care for the chiropractic profession with attention to differential diagnosis could prevent stroke in such cases. Similar epidemiological studies in 2015 by Kosloff, et al., and Whedon, et al., had similar conclusions to those of Cassidy, et al.10-11