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Part 1: Why taking NSAIDs for arthritis worsens the condition

Chiropractic Economics

A systematic review of 17 prospective observational studies found that 11% of preventable drug-related hospital admissions could be attributed to NSAIDs. 2009 Sep;122(9):836-42. 1 NSAIDs, specifically, have numerous side effects and negative outcomes associated with them, despite most people’s perception they are safe to take.

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Fall Prevention Strategy For Your Patients

ChiroUp

It falls within the realm of chiropractors' responsibilities to not only inform patients about the potential risks associated with falling but also to conduct comprehensive assessments and provide targeted interventions to prevent future falls. Vol 21, Issue 5, 2009. Alexander B, Rivara F, Wolf M. Am J Public Health 1992;82:1020–3.

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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. Always wrap the ice in a cloth or towel to prevent frostbite.

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

ChiroUp

First, prevent reinjury by avoiding detrimental compensatory patterns post-surgery. JOSPT February 2009, Volume 39 Number 2 8. Only 7-57% of elite overhead athletes can return to the pre-injury level of competition following surgical SLAP repair. 12) What can you do for patients who have already undergone surgery? 1998 Mar-Apr.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Chiropractors are also able to provide lifestyle counselling about nutrition, fitness and ergonomic advice, as well as prescribe rehabilitative stretches and exercises, among others that may be useful in managing or preventing a variety of health conditions. Annals of Internal Medicine, 147(7), 478-491. Londres, Angleterre. Kawchuk, GN.,

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Recognizing the Signs of a Toxic Liver

Imperium Health Center

This process prevents hormone levels from becoming too high, which could lead to hormonal imbalances and related health issues. From 2009 to 2012, severe liver disease cases have doubled compared to the previous decade and chronic liver health issues among adolescents and young adults has more than doubled over the last thirty years.

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Guide: Zone 2 (Base) Training & Your Health

First Principles of Movement

Improved cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (Jadhav 2017) all-cause mortality, cardiorespiratory disease and coronary heart disease related mortality (Kodama 2009). resistance training) (Ekelund 2009, Pulsford 2017, Lehtonen 2022). PLoS One2013;8:e65382.

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