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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. Effects of supplemental heat therapy in multimodal treated chronic low back pain patients on strength and flexibility. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. Physical Therapy.

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

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Among 4,254,818 adults with commercial insurance and 583,369 adults with Medicaid insurance who had not experienced chronic pain in 2017, researchers identified 1,095,358 adults with commercial insurance and 176,607 adults with Medicaid insurance who experienced new episodes of chronic pain during the 2018–2020 timeframe.

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

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Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science. 2018 Jan;47:137-40. 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. Global Spine Journal. Skeletal Radiology.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy. Manual Therapy Versus Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 4-Year Follow-Up From a Randomized Controlled Trial. Physical Therapy. 43(14):E798–E803, JUL 2018 Link 10. Basson A, Olivier B, Ellis R, Coppieters M, Stewart A, Mudzi W. 2017 Sep;47(9):593-615.

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The benefits of CBD for pain management

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for example, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% Over time, Robert experiences reduced pain and improved joint function, enabling him to engage more fully in physical therapy and daily activities. However, this integration must be approached thoughtfully and within professional and legal guidelines.

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2x Your Success: Principles to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Practice w/ Dr. Sterling Carter

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Sterling Carter is an Army veteran, physical therapist, and a successful entrepreneur and business owner. In 2008, he opened his private clinic – Sterling Physical Therapy and Wellness. Common Practice Owners Ask About This Topic: “`html What are the best strategies for growing a physical therapy practice?

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Equilibrium achieved. What’s next? Results of the 28th annual Fees and Reimbursements Survey (2024)

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That number has hovered in the 20% range ever since, but this year it jumped way up, with 44% of respondents reporting they run cash-based practices, meaning that all of their collections come across the front desk.

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