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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Brachioradial pruritis exercises could include: Radial Nerve Floss Median Nerve Floss Cervical Retractions Pectoral Stretch ADL home advice for brachioradial pruritis: Prevent Sun-Induced Flares : Use SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear protective clothing to minimize flare-ups. 2018 Jan 1;98(1). 2018 Aug 1;17(8):709-20. 2010:157-61.

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

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Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. 28,29) Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) : Evidence is mixed on whether ice or heat is best for DOMS relief.

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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. Also, 63.1% of Medicaid-insured patients did. While 65.6%

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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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Final thoughts on cannabinoid therapy education Ensuring you have a reliable source for cannabinoid therapy education is crucial to prevent costly errors in the future. Annual CBD usage rate in the United States from 2018 to 2024. As regulations change and new information emerges, staying informed ensures safe and effective practices.

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