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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 2016 Jul;91:549-51. 2016 Jun;43(3):401-7.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

9 Two included clinical trials with tension-type headache participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements following dry needling. Cervicogenic headaches: An evidence-led approach to clinical management. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016). April 2016. Int J Sports Phys Ther.

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Supporting DCs worldwide: An interview with Bharon Hoag of OneChiropractic

Chiropractic Economics

After spending several years owning, managing and championing chiropractic clinics in Ohio, he became a nationwide consultant working with DCs and other chiropractic organizations on the business aspect ofchiropractic. After serving as the executive director at the Ohio State Chiropractic Association from 2010-2016, I created OneChiropractic.

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

Chiropractic Economics

A recent case report on Katie May, who died in 2016 after receiving chiropractic cervical spine manipulation (CSM) from a DC, has concluded it did not cause her death. 1 Spotlight on Katie May Mays February 2016 death from a stroke that followed CSM was the highest-profile case of its kind in the history of the chiropractic profession.2,3

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

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Clinical practice guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine support heat therapy for reducing pain and improving function across these stages. (26) World journal of clinical cases. Orthopaedic application of cryotherapy: a comprehensive review of the history, basic science, methods, and clinical effectiveness. Kwiecien SY.

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Understanding the differences in light-based therapies: LED vs. laser

Chiropractic Economics

LEDs vs. lasers: Practical considerations When choosing between LED and laser devices, practitioners should consider clinical applications, patient outcomes and associated costs. Clinical applications The type of conditions most frequently treated in the practice should guide the choice. Reference Anders J. Photobiomodulation.

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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So, to help shed light on this clinical problem, we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network to collect their evidence-informed opinions about managing episacral lipomas. Diagnosis of Episacral Lipomas: Clinical Features and Differential Diagnosis Recognizing episacral lipomas is straightforward. Are Episacral Lipomas Painful?