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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2006 Oct 1;87(10):1310-7. 2015 Nov 1;29(11):3245-52.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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In the next 5 minutes, heres what youll learn from this blog: A clear overview of meralgia paresthetica and its hidden causes The three most effective diagnostic tests, backed by new research Step-by-step video guides for chiropractic testing and treatment, including nerve flossing exercises to improve outcomes 1. 2006 Nov;34(5):559-71.

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Chiropractic Treatment for Cuboid Syndrome

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Therapeutic Exercises The therapeutic exercises should focus on stretching a tight peroneus longus and triceps surae, strengthening the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the foot, and proprioception through neuromuscular control exercises. (4) 4) Vele’s exercise is popular for strengthening foot muscles and improving balance.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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But here's the catch: if you're not incorporating these techniques and associated home exercises into your practice, you’re missing out on a critical tool that can set you apart. Deeper Dive: Check out our prior blog and tutorial video on 4 Nerve Flossing Exercises for Back & Leg Pain Relief. Check out this video to learn how.

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Equilibrium achieved. What’s next? Results of the 28th annual Fees and Reimbursements Survey (2024)

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The top three modalities, after chiropractic care, offered by male DCs were instrument adjusting, exercise programs and flexion distraction; while instrument adjusting, kinesiology taping and flexion distraction were the three most popular modalities among female DCs.

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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36) Considerations include anti-inflammatory measures, bracing, soft-tissue therapy, nutritional support (particularly vitamin D and calcium in older patients), and progressive aerobic and therapeutic exercise as tolerated. (37) 2006 Apr;35:212-9. How to treat schmorl’s nodes Schmorl’s node treatment is typically conservative.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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If you’re a numbers nerd and are looking for a deeper dive, The American Journal of Sports Medicine (6) recently quantified activity and exercise-related patellofemoral load. Due to the multifactoral etiology of patellofemoral pain syndrome, a combination of hip and knee exercises is most beneficial. 41) What is BFR? 41) What is BFR?

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