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Precision in patient care requires precision in diagnosis

Chiropractic Economics

Your examination, manipulation and treatment plan require precision; however, precision in your diagnosis is often overlooked. The diagnosis you render reflects your knowledge, education and experience. An unspecified diagnosis lessens your reputation and your profession. In the answer, therein lies the true diagnosis.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Jun 2024 Link Resource: Nonpharmacologic approaches, including chiropractic care, are now firmly established as first-line treatments for chronic LBP, but we need to spread the word. Consequently, incorporating neural mobilization into the treatment plan. (13) 9) Moyo et al. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 13) Jain et al.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 5) Femoroacetabular Impingement Test (FAI Test) Femoroacetabular impingement, an increasingly recognized diagnosis, is particularly prevalent among young, active individuals. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management.

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Meditrac: The Future of Traction is Movement-Based

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Lumbar traction is the traditional treatment method for herniated discs in the lumbar region. Ambulatory lumbar decompression differs from standard lumbar spine traction because it allows the patient to move around during treatment freely. Drug-free treatment, no hospitalization or surgery needed. What is Traction on the Move?

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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PFPS is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, and the following tests can help solidify the diagnosis. What are the top patellofemoral pain syndrome treatments? Here are nine evidence-based, in-office treatments for patellofemoral pain syndrome. 2015 Jun;10(3):281. How do you evaluate patellofemoral pain syndrome?

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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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Chiropractic X-ray Utilization: Trends and Insights

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Some chiropractors suggest that radiographs are additionally necessary in the assessment of structural misalignment, to determine/guide appropriate treatment, and to identify clinically unsuspected contraindications to management.” (2) Imaging rates in prior decades were unquestionably higher.

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