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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Persistent, burning pain along the front or side of the thigh can be frustrating and disruptive for patients. 3,34-40) Patients often describe paresthesias or hypersensitivity, with symptoms aggravated by walking and relieved by sitting. A positive test occurs when the patient reports symptom relief within 45 seconds.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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This blog and video will cover everything you need to master lower extremity neurodynamic testing for all nerves, ensuring your diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. The clinician progressively lifts the supine patient's straightened leg until symptoms are reported. 9) Reliability estimates are wide-ranging. (4)

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HSS Appoints Mark Bowen, MD Inaugural Medical Advisor, Strategy & Business Development

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He will focus on developing novel programs and clinical platforms and identifying and advancing strategic opportunities that enhance patient care, expand partnerships, and strengthen the institutions position as the global leader in musculoskeletal health. The stage is set for transformation. 3 in rheumatology by U.S.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent condition that challenges patients and healthcare professionals. Practical Application With this new information, evidence-based chiropractors are encouraged to consider incorporating wrist splints that include the MCP joints in their treatment plans for CTS patients. 2005 May;22(5):625-30.

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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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88% of patients with heel pain also have degenerative findings in the lateral plantar nerve using nerve conduction velocity. (1) 1) An estimated 54% of patients with plantar foot pain have a neurologic etiology. (2) 1) An estimated 54% of patients with plantar foot pain have a neurologic etiology. (2)

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