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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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Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. 2018 Jan 1;98(1). Brachioradial pruritus: an etiologic review and treatment summary.

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

Chiropractic Economics

An analysis of medical claims data suggests adults may have differential access to chronic pain treatment options based on the type of health insurance they have. But the findings did show the type of health insurance was associated with differences in the provision, patterns and timing of treatment for chronic pain.

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

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8-9,38) Post-Knee Arthroplasty : Studies indicate that cold compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can improve outcomes, such as better pain relief, compared to other treatment methods. 22-26) and that combining heat therapy with other treatments may even improve muscle strength in chronic lower back pain. (27)

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Kevorkian named president of Life Chiropractic College West

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He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Sherman College of Chiropractic from 2012 to 2018 and was President of the Board of Directors for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association from 2012 to 2019. In addition to his clinical work, Kevorkian has held several prominent leadership positions in the chiropractic industry.

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

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It also explores other factors influencing both sleep and pain, such as mood and affect, as well as potential dual treatment options, including medication and psychotherapy. Sleep difficulties and musculoskeletal pain often go hand in hand. Here’s what they’ve found.

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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.