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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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Chiropractic research trends and current hotspots

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Fast forward to 2015 to today and the top trending keywords include quality of life, musculoskeletal pain , chronic pain, and skills. For example, from the early 1990s to the early 2000s, cervical vertebrae and injury were among the trending keywords. This suggests that these topic areas are some of the current hotspots.

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

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Top Rotator Cuff Injury Test The accuracy of diagnostic tests for rotator cuff injuries varies, but a BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders systematic review quantified the reliability of several common assessments. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2015 Dec;23(1):30. Musculoskeletal Care. 2024 Dec 19;25:1028. 2024 Aug 27.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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From reducing opioid dependence to improving functional outcomes , these chiropractic studies affirm our role as leaders in musculoskeletal health. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. Our care continues to be validated as a safe, effective, and cost-efficient approach to managing musculoskeletal conditions. 15) Lpez-Pardo et al.

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Shockwave is your doorway to treating myofascial pain and beyond

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It is noted that anywhere from 20 to 95% of patients who go to their general medicine practitioners and pain management centers with musculoskeletal pain will be diagnosed with myofascial pain. 2015 Dec;24(Pt B):143-146. Most of the people reading this will agree that myofascial pain is a major cause of morbidity in our society.

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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. Positive imaging findings in musculoskeletal conditions, including hips, often do not always align with patient symptoms. 2015 May 1;23(5):716-31.

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Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, assumes role as Editor-in-Chief

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Swiontkowski, MD (Editor-in-Chief, 2015-Present) Leading by Example with a Focus on Excellence, Integrity, and Humanity Marc F. Essays by patients describe what it means to be (or care for a family member who is) a patient with musculoskeletal disease or injury. In a 2015 editorial, Dr. Swiontkowski (along with Robert G.