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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.,

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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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Tips for communicating with patients with limited English proficiency

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This article discusses the negative impact of language discordance between provider and patient on patient health, and specifies the regulatory guidelines requiring language access. It also provides tips for better communicating with patients who have limited English proficiency. Nearly one in five people in the U.S.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

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DCs play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing spinal stability through manual therapies, corrective exercises and patient education. Example: Planks, bird-dog exercises. Sensorimotor integration (proprioception) exercises are imperative for all successful rehab programs that aim to stabilize the spine. Bosu ball).

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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. When used together, these tests can help differentiate between simple rotator cuff irritation and a rotator cuff tear, ultimately influencing treatment decisions, rehabilitation exercises, and the duration of care.

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ACA Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year chosen

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A legacy of excellence in sports chiropractic Moorings career is defined by his dedication to evidence-based, patient-centered care. His expertise in sports injury management and corrective exercise has made him a trusted resource for elite athletes competing at the highest levels.