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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an updated?

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are constantly evolving their clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients? If they cannot, it may indicate a higher risk of falls and warrant further intervention.

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Do your chiropractic clinical assessments need an update?

Chiropractic Economics

DCs are constantly evolving their chiropractic clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients?

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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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A path to chiropractic franchise ownership

Chiropractic Economics

Rae offers an overview of his personal journey into franchise ownership, detailing his progression from establishing his initial practice to expanding into multiple clinics. There were only a few chiropractic clinics within three hours of us, so it made for a great starting point for our first franchise. I just put it in overdrive.

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

Chiropractic Economics

Research published in 2022 found pain sensitivity follows a 24-hour rhythm, with this sensitivity being highest in the middle of the night. If patients are prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant or corticosteroid to help deal with pain, this can negatively affect their sleep as well. It also impacts a person’s ability to stay asleep.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

The current 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline encourages clinicians to evaluate the full range of evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for pain treatment while also considering patient values and preferences. of Medicaid-insured patients did. of Medicaid-insured patients did. Also, 63.1%

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Should your practice offer peptide therapy? This DC says yes

Chiropractic Economics

As you look into new and innovative treatments you can offer patients in your practice, make sure to consider peptides. CE : What are the essential peptides you recommend to your patients? CE : What kinds of patients are you suggesting peptide therapy to? Who benefits most from peptide therapy?