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

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As a chiropractor, you’ve likely encountered patients with persistent mechanical low back pain that defies conventional treatments. These small, tender nodules can significantly impact your patients’ well-being, yet many healthcare professionals are unaware of their presence and potential treatments. What is an Episacral Lipoma?

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Chiropractic Treatment of SLAP Lesions

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The significance of a confirmed labral tear is debatable since this finding is present in more than half of asymptomatic middle-aged patients. (1) Chiropractors must understand how to manage patients with SLAP lesions, as the impact of a confirmed labral tear cannot be understated. 13,14) When should I refer a patient to surgery?

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Beliefs and expectations are so important in a contemporary approach to rehabilitation (Carroll et al 2016). Compensation Issues: “Is your pain placing you in financial difficulties” Diagnosis & Treatment: “You have been seen and examined for your pain? Behaviours: “What are you doing to relieve your pain?” and Edgman-Levitn, S.

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How Chiropractic Care Supports Family Members of Every Age

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A 2017 study in the European Journal of Rheumatology reported that worldwide, it is estimated that the number of patients with hip fractures stemming from osteoporotic bone fragility is more than 200 million. This is significant as hip fractures are associated with morbidity, mortality, loss of independence and financial burden later in life.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Gluteus medius weakness Patellofemoral pain syndrome patients consistently demonstrate hip abductor weakness with resultant kinematic problems, particularly uncontrolled hip adduction when ambulating. (8-13) PFPS is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, and the following tests can help solidify the diagnosis. 15,28-30) 3.

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Seven Crucial Things You Need to Know About A Hip Labrum Tear

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Up to 22%-55% of patients with hip or groin pain have a hip labral tear (1). This diagnosis often leads to extensive diagnostic testing and significant healthcare expenses. Patients with a torn hip labrum typically see an average of 4 healthcare providers, undergo 3.4 imaging tests, and try 3.1 imaging tests, and try 3.1

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