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How to Treat Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy

Mike Reinold

What we do during the acute phase of physical therapy with lumbar radiculopathy and low back pain. The post How to Treat Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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6 Key ChiroUp Condition Reference Updates to Enhance Your Success

ChiroUp

For example, cervical radiculopathy often mimics rotator cuff pathology as the cause of pain radiating to the upper arm. For example, shoulder pain originating from the rotator cuff versus cervical radiculopathy. Investigation of C5-C6 radiculopathy and shoulder rotator cuff lesions coexistence frequency. North Clin Istanb.

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Boost Your Clinical Neuro Skills: Take Our Chiropractic IQ Test and Review Essential Insights

ChiroUp

Radiculopathies and peripheral neuropathies are some of the most common presentations in chiropractic offices. Would you like to learn some valuable exercises for managing common peripheral neuropathies and radiculopathies? Success in managing these cases often hinges on having the right skills.

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The Chiropractic Exam Reimagined

ChiroUp

You might suspect a rotator cuff tear, but what if it’s stemming from cervical radiculopathy? Modified Slump Test Reproduction of pain, shooting into the arm during the modified slump test indicates cervical radiculopathy instead of rotator cuff syndrome.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

ChiroUp

1) However, radiculopathies originating above L4 necessitate alternative nerve tension tests. Reproducing radicular symptoms in the 30-70 degree range suggests involvement of the L4/5 or L5/S1 nerve roots from radiculopathy or dural irritation. Reproduction of lower extremity complaints suggests radiculopathy or dural tension.

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Palmer College Faculty’s Research to be Highlighted at Annual Convention

Palmer College of Chiropractic

A cognitive functional therapy approach to the management of persistent, debilitating lumbar radiculopathy: A case report” Kevin Percuoco, B.S., “Management of diabetic neuropathy with low level laser therapy in an 81-year-old male: A case report” Callyn Dittmar, B.A., MDT; Casey Buns, B.A, Brian Anderson, D.C., Kira Baca, D.C.,

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Why Your Chiropractic Practice Needs the CerVico2000 Cervical Traction Device

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Why Your Chiropractic Practice Needs the CerVico2000 If you have patients with cervical radiculopathy, you've probably recommended cervical traction. Often, chiropractors recommend antiquated traction technology where the patient is tied, literally, to the door. Or perhaps you've recommended supine traction with an inflatable collar.