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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g.,

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

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Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2,18) When using an ice pack, patients may progressively feel cold, followed by burning, aching, and finally numbness (CBAN). Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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Texas Chiropractic College alumni serve on Paris Olympics medical team

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Meet Olympics medical team member Chris Thomas, DC Chris Thomas, DC Thomas, who ran professionally for about 10 years, became interested in the chiropractic field after speaking with Seun Adigun, DC, a two-time Olympian and the founder of the first African bobsled team in the 2018 Olympics, who also graduated from TCC.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. However, health insurance coverage and reimbursement policies do not always align with these guidelines, possibly preventing adequate care. of Medicaid-insured patients did. Also, 63.1%

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

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This certification is the latest in several other Joint Commission certifications Summit Orthopedics has earned, including Certified in Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement earned in 2017 and Certified in Spine Fusion in 2018. This includes injury prevention, surgical and nonsurgical treatment, and rehabilitation.

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4 Simple Steps for Strained Hamstring Rehab

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Nordic Hamstring Curls It is one thing to recover from a hamstring injury, but we can go one step further by looking to prevent another hamstring injury from occurring. The Askling L-protocol combined with Nordic hamstring curls offers a proven, efficient method for both rehabilitating hamstring strains and preventing future injuries.

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Why DCs need cannabinoid therapy education

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2 Patients are already using cannabis products, and many know more about cannabinoids than their doctors. Understanding best practices in cannabinoid therapeutics is essential for patient safety and improved outcomes. In Florida for instance, there are nearly 900K medical marijuana patients exploring cannabinoid therapeutics.

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