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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

This clinical scenario, experts concluded, is precisely what happened in the May case. Similar epidemiological studies in 2015 by Kosloff, et al., Had this clinical strategy been followed in the May case, her stroke could have been prevented. In the well-known 2008 Cassidy, et al., and Whedon, et al., hours after CSM.12

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

ChiroUp

Recent CPG [clinical practice guidelines] recommendations favored SMT for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Sept 2024 Link Deeper Dive: SMT is endorsed by multiple authoritative clinical practice guidelines. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Clinical Rehabilitation. 17) Lin et al.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

ChiroUp subscribers can access the following links in their Clinical Skills library. C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 10-11) Want More Clinical Pearls For Hip Pain? What Are The Most Common Hip Diagnoses? The two tests below can assist in identifying hip involvement.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Due to the extensive training of chiropractors as diagnosticians, chiropractors will perform a comprehensive assessment to help determine a diagnosis or clinical impressions. From these observations, a diagnosis will be provided, and a treatment plan developed in collaboration with the patient – according to their needs and goals.

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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. Lumbar decompression methods are not all created equal Lumbar decompression devices are widely available and clinically proven to provide effective treatments for herniated discs, among other lower back disorders.

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Chiropractic X-ray Utilization: Trends and Insights

ChiroUp

However, with advancements in technology and evolving clinical practice guidelines, how chiropractors use X-rays has shifted. While some chiropractors primarily use radiographs to rule out serious pathology and trauma, which is in line with CPGs [Clinical Practice Guidelines], others consider such recommendations to be too restrictive.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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This blog will highlight the most essential clinical pearls from the past year of research, including a dozen systematic reviews. In less than 5 minutes, you’ll learn valuable new clinical skills for managing this common presentation. PFPS is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, and the following tests can help solidify the diagnosis.

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