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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

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

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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?

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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trends from 2007 to 2016 showed a significant increase in chiropractic utilization, reinforcing the growing trust in chiropractic care. Recent CPG [clinical practice guidelines] recommendations favored SMT for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

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Agocs accepted to pain sciences fellowship

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According to the EIM website , participants will “gain exceptional understanding of pain mechanisms and their impact on the pain experience, and enhance their clinical decision making through thorough consideration of bio-psycho-social factors.” Agocs began attending postgraduate seminars on pain neuroscience in 2016.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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2023) suggests that therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in achieving clinically relevant reductions in headache intensity and frequency and disability for cervicogenic headache patients. Check out this oldie but goodie free clinical webinar. 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 5. Watch now References 1. Dunning JR, et al.

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