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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g., 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch?

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care. How does shoulder weakness affect my patient’s prognosis? When should I consider referring a patient to a shoulder orthopedist? However, the vast majority of patients respond well to conservative measures.

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

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Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 2,18) When using an ice pack, patients may progressively feel cold, followed by burning, aching, and finally numbness (CBAN). Such strategies can not only enhance patient comfort but also promote long-term healing.

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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

HALL | Editor-in-Chief Welcome to Issue 5 of Chiropractic Economics, which takes an inside look at the benefits of offering nutritional guidanceand supplementation regimens to your patients. An American boy born in 2019 could expect to take prescription drugs for 48% of his life. 1 Why do I say that? 1 Why do I say that?

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“Laser precision” required for coding low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

As with any service rendered in the practice, a four-step process is mandatory to ensure that reimbursement from a third-party payer (or even the patient) is allowed. Eligibility: If the patient is insured, are they eligible for benefits on the date of service? This is easily checked online or with a call to the payer.

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome & Treating Runners

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This also means more patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome will walk through the clinic doors. A reverse lunge allows the tibia to remain vertical, which reduces the compression at the patellofemoral joint. 2019 Dec;47(14):3406-3413. Epub 2019 Oct 28. Increasing running step rate reduces patellofemoral joint forces.

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Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

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I am extremely encouraged by the opportunity to offer the Reverse Hip Replacement System to an at-risk patient, said Stephen J. Zabinski, MD, Medical Director of Joint Replacement Surgery and Assistant Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Shore Medical Center. As published by Christopher G. As published by Christopher G.

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