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Strategies to improve balance and support healthy aging in your patients

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1 The aging patient presents many complex conditions that can affect all the body’s major systems. Most of the issues that result in a patient seeking care from a DC are usually associated with joint pain of the extremities and back and neck pain, usually due to osteoarthritis. Clinical Chiropractic. 2006;9(2):59-69.

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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., 9,12,21,22) 5.

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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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Improving Clinical Retail Sales | Free Webinar

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Sponsor: Hyperice Speaker: Eric Fernandez, Senior Director, Rehab @Hyperice Engage staff, patients and vendors to create a clinical retail program grounded in patient care that drives consistent revenue. Be sure to sign up to the right to get instant access to this webinar while you can!

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

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Information for the case report came from publicly available documents in the November 24, 2020, Appendix of Declarations and Evidence in Support of Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendants Motion for Summary Adjudication.5 This clinical scenario, experts concluded, is precisely what happened in the May case. and Whedon, et al.,

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

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A 2020 review in Neuropsychopharmacology notes that opioids have sleep-disruptive effects, with NSAIDs also having mild impacts. But when they exist in tandem, some effects are magnified. A 2020 review found patients experiencing both chronic pain and sleep issues often have more severe pain and for longer duration.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Imaging and diagnostic tools X-rays and MRIs can reveal structural abnormalities but should be used with clinical findings.

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