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Trends in Chiropractic Care and Physical Rehabilitation Use Among Adults with Low Back Pain in the United States, 2002 to 2018

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Chiro.Org Blog: Although use of chiropractic care or OT/PT for LBP increased after the introduction of clinical guidelines in 2016, only about a third of US adults with LBP reported using these services between 2016 and 2018. Racial and ethnic disparities in care identified did not improve over the study period.

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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. 2018 Jan 1;98(1). 2018 Aug 1;17(8):709-20.

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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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Kevorkian named president of Life Chiropractic College West

Chiropractic Economics

Clinical and academic experience Kevorkian brings to his new position more than four decades of experience in chiropractic practice and education. In addition to his clinical work, Kevorkian has held several prominent leadership positions in the chiropractic industry.

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The Joint Corp. to participate in 13th Annual ROTH Deer Valley Event

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a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, announced that management is scheduled to attend the 13th Annual ROTH Deer Valley Event on Dec. Razdan was named CEO in October ; Singleton joined The Joint in 2015 as corporate controller and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2018. The Joint Corp.,

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ACA Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year chosen

Chiropractic Economics

Mooring is also the president and clinical director of Back in Balance Chiropractic & Rehab Clinic in West St. Paul, Minnesota; the clinic made Minnesota Monthlys Best Chiropractors list for several consecutive years. In addition to his clinical practice, Mooring is a mentor and educator.

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Sleep issues and musculoskeletal pain: A two-way street with numerous influences

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Sleep issues increase predisposition to pain A 2018 review in CHEST says while the conventional view is a bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and pain, longitudinal studies are now exploring whether the former often precedes the latter. Here’s what they’ve found.