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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. Brachioradial pruritis differential diagnosis considerations: It is crucial to exclude dermatological causes like eczema or contact dermatitis. 2020 guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous pruritus.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Properly identifying these symptoms can lead to a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

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How to exclude VAD before a CSM The case report concludes that adherence to the standard of care for the chiropractic profession with attention to differential diagnosis could prevent stroke in such cases. years, until late 2019. Similar epidemiological studies in 2015 by Kosloff, et al., and Whedon, et al., hours after CSM.12

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Feb 2019 Link When case reports like this misrepresent facts, they create unnecessary fear, perpetuate distrust, and discourage patients and providers from seeking safe, evidence-based care. 2019 Feb 17;51(2):118-27. 5) Chaibi et al. Annals of medicine. Thank you #ResearchRockStar 9. 2024 June:10-97. Chaibi A, Russell MB. 2024 Mar 9.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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10) The crossed femoral nerve stretch test may be a valuable screening test supporting a diagnosis of upper lumbar radiculopathy. (12) Use of neurodynamic or orthopedic tension tests for the diagnosis of lumbar and lumbosacral radiculopathies: study of the diagnostic validity. 2019 Oct 1;43:91-5. References 1. Pesonen, J.,

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 5) Femoroacetabular Impingement Test (FAI Test) Femoroacetabular impingement, an increasingly recognized diagnosis, is particularly prevalent among young, active individuals. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management.

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The ROOTS of a Play Based Approach

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Compensation Issues: “Is your pain placing you in financial difficulties” Diagnosis & Treatment: “You have been seen and examined for your pain? This will enable implementation of a constraint-led, nonlinear approach with your clients (Renshaw et al 2019). There is then a great many options that can be appropriately selected.

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