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Heat or Ice? Which one do I use?

Beecher Chiropractic

Today were revisiting a topic we covered back in 2009 , a simple guide to help you decide when to use ice and when to use heat: Use Ice for Acute Injuries Ice is typically used within the first 48 hours of an injury to reduce swelling and numb pain. The pain is typically inflammation of a muscle, joint, or nerve.

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

Proprioceptive System Proprioception involves sensors in your muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about the position of your body parts. Vol 21, Issue 5, 2009. ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award 2009: Toe weakness and deformity increase the risk of falls in older people. Can Chiropractors Reduce Fall Rates?

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

ChiroUp

1) However, in the presence of any joint pathology, patients will often develop compensatory movement patterns in everyday life and athletic activity or sacrifice one injured tissue for another until performance decreases or pain increases to an unacceptable level. J Bone Joint Surg Am. JOSPT February 2009, Volume 39 Number 2 8.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

For example, spinal and joint manipulation has been shown to be effective treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, like back pain. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

ChiroUp

Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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

ChiroUp

The hip joint, a complex ball-and-socket mechanism, owes much of its integrity to the acetabular labrum. This fibrous rim, varying in shape from triangular to round or irregular, is crucial in enhancing the joint's stability. (1) Limiting excessive movement of the femoral head within the socket, thus stabilizing the joint.

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Homeopathy to improve chiropractic outcomes and patient satisfaction

Chiropractic Economics

When there is misalignment or joint degeneration, pain, stiffness and loss of mobility can follow. This is supported by the results of a 2009 study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain. Every DC knows a properly aligned spine contributes to good health, flexibility and strength.

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