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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic treatments typically involve spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapies, rehabilitative exercises and lifestyle counseling. DCs may design personalized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and strength. Multiple Cause of Death 2018–2021. For more information, visit wholisticmatters.com.

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Tips for communicating with patients with limited English proficiency

Chiropractic Economics

This includes intake forms, appointment reminders, helpful exercises and patient care instructions. A 2021 review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research concluded these apps are often acceptable and can improve communication and reduce consultation time, though they do have limitations.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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But here's the catch: if you're not incorporating these techniques and associated home exercises into your practice, you’re missing out on a critical tool that can set you apart. Deeper Dive: Check out our prior blog and tutorial video on 4 Nerve Flossing Exercises for Back & Leg Pain Relief. 2021 Jun 1;20(2):59-69.

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CUKC shares chiropractic research at national conference

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We are beginning a line of clinical research using this equipment to assess functional changes in athletes and patients before and after chiropractic care and exercise.” in Exercise Science, M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Sports Performance, the graduate Certificate in Sports Performance, A.A. in Human Biology, B.S./D.C.

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Answers to Common Questions About Epidural Steroid Injections

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Associated with spinal stenosis Findings by Bussières (2021) from The Journal of Pain suggest that patient presentations, including neurogenic claudication, are not effective treatment strategies. 2021 Sep 1;22(9):1015-39. Symptoms are aggravated by walking or standing. Leg discomfort is relieved by lumbar flexion. The journal of pain.

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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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By January 2021, his knee was infected with Cutibacterium acnes and required extensive washout and implant knee replacement. Grades 1 and 2 of the condition respond well to exercise, restoring normal extension and muscle strength. He tolerated the procedure well and progressed in physical therapy (PT).

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Chiropractic Treatment of Cervicogenic Headaches

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3-5) Treatment Approach 3: Therapeutic Exercises for Cervicogenic Headache Management Research by Becher et al. 2023) suggests that therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in achieving clinically relevant reductions in headache intensity and frequency and disability for cervicogenic headache patients. 2021 Jan 26;52:102325.

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