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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e., 2018 Jan 1;98(1). 2018 Aug 1;17(8):709-20. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. JMIR dermatology.

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Inaugural TNChiroFoundation chiropractic staff scholarships awarded

Chiropractic Economics

The TNChiroFoundation has announced the recipients of its first-ever chiropractic staff scholarships: a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) scholarship and a Chiropractic X-Ray Technician (CXT) scholarship. Together we can help change families lives for the better one adjustment at a time!

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

ChiroUp

When To Image The Knee X-rays for acute presentations The Ottawa Knee Rules define when plain film Imaging is appropriate for acute knee pain patients. (4) When To Image The Knee X-rays for acute presentations The Ottawa Knee Rules define when plain film Imaging is appropriate for acute knee pain patients. (4)

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

12,13) Imaging Acute Hip Pain X-rays of the hip and pelvis are prioritized to rule out fractures, especially after a fall or minor injury. (12) 14) If X-rays are unclear but a fracture remains a concern, a non-contrast MRI or CT scan of the pelvis and hip should be considered. (12) 16) Does Hip Arthritis Cause Pain?

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain. Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world? (1) However, imaging (e.g.

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Empowering Women in Chiroprractic - April is Autism Awareness Month Now What?

League of Chiropractic Women

Fast forward to 2018, the number was 1 in 44. For instance, if they're a dental assistant, are they being exposed to nitrous oxide from dental procedures, to x rays, etc? Let's take a rewind for a minute and go back to the seventies and eighties where autism was estimated to be like one in 2000 kiddos. So why is that?

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain. Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world? (1) However, imaging (e.g.