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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. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. Additionally, heat therapy is not recommended during pregnancy. 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65.

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Heat or Ice AFTER Manual Therapy: Revisiting the Evidence for Optimal Recovery

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Chiropractors often use manual therapy to treat orthopedic conditions, but a common question is whether to apply heat or ice afterward to enhance recovery. Evidence-based chiropractors should consider this strategic yet straightforward addition with their next inflamed patientits not just comfort, its clinical impact.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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As chiropractors, were fortunate to work in a field supported by an ever-growing body of chiro research that supports our profession. Many high-quality studies have demonstrated that cervical spinal manipulation, when performed by qualified chiropractors, is not a proven cause of vascular events like cervical artery dissection.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Emerging Regenerative Therapies While most chiropractors primarily focus on non-injectable care, understanding regenerative therapies can help provide patients with informed recommendations or guidance for surgical recovery. Chiropractic & manual therapies. 2015 Dec;23(1):30. 2024 Aug;54(8):1-26.

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Meditrac: The Future of Traction is Movement-Based

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

These decompression devices are familiar pieces of equipment in Physical Therapy clinics and Chiropractic offices worldwide. The common denominator is that they administer traction therapy to the lumbar spine while the patient is in a sustained, static, supine position.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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3) Fortunately, evidence-based chiropractors are well-equipped to manage patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). International journal of sports physical therapy. 2015 Jun;10(3):281. International journal of sports physical therapy. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy.

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Understanding Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Guide for Chiropractors

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Chiropractors can recommend the following strategies: Sit with knees and hips aligned, avoiding crossed legs. To mitigate these effects, chiropractors can advise patients to increase their cadence by 10-20% compared to pre-injury levels. Join thousands of chiropractors who trust ChiroUp. 2015 Aug;45:1107-19.