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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

Chiropractic Economics

We rely on scientific studies to better understand the best practices in chiropractic care. This changed in 1996, when research started to take an upward trend, growing explosively between 2008 and 2023. Over time, chiropractic evolved into one of the top-researched conservative treatments for spinal pain.

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The Benefits of Spinal Manipulation in 2025: Why HVLA Still Matters

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Chiropractic care has continued to evolve, but one technique remains a staple in spinal health: High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation. Join the 3,000+ DCs who are leading the charge toward a future where chiropractic care is recognized as the undeniable best choice for patients and payors alike.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Chiropractic care Effective brachioradial pruritus treatment focuses on addressing cervical spine-related dysfunction, improving neurodynamics, and providing symptom relief. 2008 Jan 1;99(9):719-22. How Is Brachioradial Pruritus Treated? Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria. 2021;79:900-3. Auyeung KL, Kim BS. 2023 Aug 18.

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7 Outdated SEO Practices You Should Stop Using

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Ignoring Mobile Optimization Picture this: you’re trying to book a chiropractic appointment on your phone, but the website loads like its stuck in 2008. And if youre in the business of chiropractic care, veterinary services, or eye healthyour focus should be on patients, not algorithms, and using tools like google search console.

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KT elevates sports medicine education with new KT Continuing Education Course Series

Chiropractic Economics

Harper, PT, DPT, OCS, a member of the KT Sports Medicine Advisory Board, an esteemed group including sports medicine, physical therapy and chiropractic care experts. KT representatives lead the program with support from Christopher W. For more information or to register, visit kttape.com/collections/continuing-education-courses.

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So, you want to be a chiropractic malpractice expert witness?

Chiropractic Economics

Expert knowledge of research is necessary to understand the standard of care. For example, having read excerpts from the 2001 Haldeman 1 study and 2008 Cassidy 2 study does not make you an expert on the SOC in cervical spine manipulation (CSM) and stroke. The SOC is not simply following legal and regulatory requirements.

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Effect of Intensive Patient Education vs Placebo Patient Education on Outcomes in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Chiro.Org Blog: Patients who are at high risk of pain chronicity may require additional care, including second-line options such as physical (eg, spinal manipulation) and/or psychological therapies (eg, psychologically informed physiotherapy). [6]