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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. When to Use Ice vs Heat for Musculoskeletal Injuries Heat and cold therapy both play valuable roles in managing pain and promoting healing. Mechanisms and efficacy of heat and cold therapies for musculoskeletal injury.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Essential Questions To Ask In A Hip Exam Like most other musculoskeletal complaints, a comprehensive patient history is the primary source of diagnostic information for hip-related issues. 13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions.

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Water: the elixir of life

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The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure. ABC News, 2019 The post Water: the elixir of life appeared first on Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA). It really is essential for our survival.

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5 Effective Cervicogenic Headache Treatments

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3) While addressing joint dysfunction throughout the cervical and thoracic spine is essential, two recent research studies underscore that cervical manipulation remains the most impactful treatment for cervicogenic headache. Exercises Dysfunction in the upper cervical joints is a hallmark feature of cervicogenic headaches.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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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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Health Span: What is it & why does it matter? – Part Two

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The Atlantic – When Evidence Says No, but Doctors Say Yes F) “Just as the cardiovascular system is not a kitchen sink, the musculoskeletal system is not an erector set. Consider the knee, that most bedeviling of joints. Cause and effect is frequently elusive.”

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

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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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