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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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While plantar fasciitis (PF) is often the primary diagnosis considered, it's essential to recognize other potential causes, such as Baxter's neuropathy. Baxter's neuropathy, also known as Baxter's nerve entrapment or compression, can mimic PF but requires a distinct approach for accurate diagnosis and management. 2008 May;13(2):103-11.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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sensitive for the diagnosis of CTS. (3) 2005 May;22(5):625-30. Did You Know… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is by far the most common peripheral nerve entrapment, affecting one in ten adults at some point in their lifetime. (1) 1) The lifetime risk increases to an astonishing 84% in diabetics. (2) Pain Reports. 2020 Jul;5(4).

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Seven Crucial Things You Need to Know About A Hip Labrum Tear

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This diagnosis often leads to extensive diagnostic testing and significant healthcare expenses. treatments over a span of 21-32 months before receiving a proper diagnosis. Time and cost of diagnosis for symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement. Diagnosis and treatment of labral tear. 2005 Dec 1;21(12):1496-504.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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10) The crossed femoral nerve stretch test may be a valuable screening test supporting a diagnosis of upper lumbar radiculopathy. (12) Use of neurodynamic or orthopedic tension tests for the diagnosis of lumbar and lumbosacral radiculopathies: study of the diagnostic validity. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2005 May 6. References 1.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome

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Given the limited utility of radiographic imaging, diagnosis primarily relies on patient history and clinical signs and symptoms, emphasizing the importance of understanding the syndrome's underlying causes for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 2005 Jul;35(7):409-15. Physician and Sports Medicine 9, 71-76 Jennings J, Davies GJ.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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3) This pathology is relatively common, as 25% of patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for any diagnosis will demonstrate a SLAP lesion. Diagnosis and management of superior labral anterior posterior tears in throwing athletes. 4,5) Can a chiropractor treat a SLAP lesion? Am J Sports Med. May;42(5):1155-60. Epub 2014 Mar 27.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 5) Femoroacetabular Impingement Test (FAI Test) Femoroacetabular impingement, an increasingly recognized diagnosis, is particularly prevalent among young, active individuals. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management.

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