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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. 2019) found that both operative and nonoperative groups reported improved pain and functional outcome scores. (3) Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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Exacerbation of radicular complaints upon dorsiflexion or hip rotation suggests a neurologic origin vs. a musculoskeletal origin. (8) 8) The Extended Straight Leg Raise increases tension on remote neural structures without affecting local musculoskeletal tissues. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2019 Oct 1;43:91-5.

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Water: the elixir of life

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The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure. Medical News Today, 2018 Drinking water and your health Healthdirect, 2019 How much water do we need to drink a day? It really is essential for our survival.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Essential Questions To Ask In A Hip Exam Like most other musculoskeletal complaints, a comprehensive patient history is the primary source of diagnostic information for hip-related issues. 13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions.

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Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, assumes role as Editor-in-Chief

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Essays by patients describe what it means to be (or care for a family member who is) a patient with musculoskeletal disease or injury. In 2015, JBJS partnered with KUDOS, a free, web-based service that enables authors to boost and measure the impact of their published work. Preprint Servers. Levels of Evidence.

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Seven Crucial Things You Need to Know About A Hip Labrum Tear

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The hip joint, a complex ball-and-socket mechanism, owes much of its integrity to the acetabular labrum. This fibrous rim, varying in shape from triangular to round or irregular, is crucial in enhancing the joint's stability. (1) Limiting excessive movement of the femoral head within the socket, thus stabilizing the joint.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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