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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

The results indicated that acupuncture is effective for treating frequent episodic or chronic tension-type headaches, but further trials, particularly comparing acupuncture with other treatment options, such as physical therapy, massage or exercise, are needed. Acupuncture for the Prevention of Tension-Type Headache (2016).

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

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Is it time to put traditional cold therapy in rehabilitation of soft-tissue injuries out to pasture? International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2016 Jun 28;154(3):245-53. Effect of cold and heat therapies on pain relief in patients with delayed onset muscle soreness: A network meta-analysis. Kwiecien SY.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: Which One Is Right For You?

Oviedo Chiropractic

When it comes down to chiropractor vs physical therapist, which one is the best choice to help you recover from your injuries? Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist A few decades ago, physical therapy and chiropractic were part of the same branch of medicine and worked in conjunction with each other.

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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. In fact, a 2024 study of 67,220 patients found that CES rates following chiropractic spinal manipulation were even lower than those observed after traditional physical therapy without manipulation.

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

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Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science. 2016 Apr;6(1_suppl):s-0036. Another Cause Of Low Back Pain: Lipomata In The Sacroiliac Region. Rovaris MF, Prall JM. Episacroiliac Lipomas: A Possible Undetected Cause of Non-specific Low Back Pain. 2023 Dec 30;12(4):413-8. Bicket MC, Simmons C, Zheng Y. 2020;1(5):257. Skeletal Radiology.

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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). Using the ABCDEFW pneumonic helps us gather the information that enables us to individualise education resources to support someone towards active, high-value healthcare utilisation and ultimately self-management (Fu, 2016).

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

ChiroUp

Exercise Per the 2016 consensus statement by the International Patellofemoral Pain Research Committee, exercise therapy is considered the primary treatment approach for individuals with PFPS (37). International journal of sports physical therapy. International journal of sports physical therapy.

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