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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. link] CDC WONDER Database. Accessed September 10 , 2024. Meier T, et al. Eur J Epidemiol. 2019;34(1):37-55.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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Consensus among musculoskeletal experts for the management of patients with headache by physiotherapists? Musculoskelet Sci Pract. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2016 Feb 6;17(1):64 5. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. Check out this oldie but goodie free clinical webinar. Watch now References 1. A delphi study.

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

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Adipose tissue as pain generator in the lower back and lower extremity: application in musculoskeletal medicine. 2016 Apr;6(1_suppl):s-0036. HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine. 2020;1(5):257. Singh A, Ramalingam K, Kai LK, Jeremy SV. Episacral Lipomata as a Cause of Lower Back Pain: Series of Cases Managed by Excision.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

First Principles of Movement

Pain is still the main reason people seek medical care (3 of the top 10 including osteoarthritis, headaches and back pain) and chronic pain conditions comprise 3 of the top 4 conditions for years lost to disability (including back pain, neck pain and musculoskeletal disorders). 2012 In Erb & Shmidt, 2021 p279). Gifford, L. ONLINE] 11.

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Effects of gender-affirming care on musculoskeletal makeup, function and health

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores the impact of gender-affirming care on the musculoskeletal system , enabling practitioners to better educate and treat transgender and nonbinary patients. A n estimated 1.6% Th at makes it important for DCs to understand how th is care can affect patients’ musculoskeletal makeup and health.

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

JBJS

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 2016 editorial, Dr. Swiontkowski and Bruce J. In 2015, JBJS partnered with KUDOS, a free, web-based service that enables authors to boost and measure the impact of their published work.