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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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This blog and video will cover everything you need to master lower extremity neurodynamic testing for all nerves, ensuring your diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. The clinician progressively lifts the supine patient's straightened leg until symptoms are reported.

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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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Recent research shows impressive results for nerve mobilization, and these simple yet powerful techniques can drastically improve patient outcomes. Studies have shown significant improvements in pain, disability, and range of motion for patients who incorporate nerve flossing for sciatica into their treatment plan. (1-4, vs. 4.90). (5)

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Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

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A trial of Hylan G-F 20 had been unsuccessful, and the patient opted for a TKA. The patient tolerated the procedure well and progressed toward full weight bearing in physical therapy (PT). This regimen was unsuccessful, so the patient underwent removal of the implants, insertion of antibiotic spacers and another PICC line.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Gluteus medius weakness Patellofemoral pain syndrome patients consistently demonstrate hip abductor weakness with resultant kinematic problems, particularly uncontrolled hip adduction when ambulating. (8-13) Squatting The most sensitive physical examination test for patellofemoral pain syndrome patients is pain with squatting. (31)

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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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This regimen was unsuccessful, so the patient underwent removal of the implants, insertion of antibiotic spacers and another PICC line. When joint fluid was synovasure negative and other infection indicators had normalized, the patient was replanted with another permanent total knee.