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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65. 2015, September). References 1.

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

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Notably, cryotherapy plus mobilization produced greater reductions in neck pain and disability than a similar program that added stretching exercises. (4) 2015 Jan 2;127(1):57-65. 5) Evidence suggests that applying ice after manual therapy can significantly enhance outcomes, especially in active inflammation cases. References 1.

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5 Time-Saving Hacks Every Chiropractor Needs to Do

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Patient education is essential for excellent outcomes, but you probably explained proper posture or home exercises way too many times last week. Set up a system that sends patients customized educational content, like: Follow-up emails with exercise videos and condition-specific resources. 2015 Dec;3:1-2. Get Started.

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

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9-11) This year's research again confirms that a multimodal approachincluding exercise, manual therapy, and other targeted treatmentsdelivers the best outcomes for pain relief and functional improvement. Research In Action: Want video tutorials for all of the top rotator cuff treatments, rotator cuff tests, and rotator cuff exercises?

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PCP Referrals to Chiropractors: What the Top Clinics Are Doing Differently

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Attitudes towards chiropractic: a survey of Canadian sport and exercise medicine physicians. 2015 Dec;16:1-1. Attitudes towards chiropractic: a repeated cross-sectional survey of Canadian family physicians. BMC family practice. 2021 Dec;22:1-0. Borody C, DArcy J, Waters J, Leung M, Busse J. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies.

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Reset the aging clock with nutrition supplementation

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Are my recommendations restoring grip strength and muscular stamina even without the benefit of an exercise regimen? 2015:2015:313021. Do my supplements stoke the fire of their mitochondria to maximize the burn of fat and carbs to match the energetics of a young adult? Accessed March 5, 2025. Skibska B, Goraca A, et al.

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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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What are the best ischiofemoral impingement exercises? 38) The ischiofemoral impingement treatment protocol would include strengthening exercises for the hip abductors i.e., clam, clam with band, advanced clam, posterior lunge, and side plank with abduction. Additional exercises could include the heel squeeze. (49) Johnson KA.