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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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When treating musculoskeletal injuries, chiropractors often face the key question of when to use heat vs ice therapy. Understanding the benefits of ice and heat therapy can significantly impact a patient's healing journey. 4) When to Use Ice Therapy Acute MSK Injuries - i.e., sprains, strains, contusions, etc.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Dry needling (also known as Western medical acupuncture) primarily uses a Western medicine philosophy grounded in anatomy and physiology and focuses on musculoskeletal issues. In contrast, dry needling focuses on an anatomic basis to treat musculoskeletal conditions and aid in physical rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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That's why your team at ChiroUp has curated the top chiropractic research studies from 2024 , providing not only a recap of groundbreaking findings but also practical tools to integrate them into your practice. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Chiropractic Utilization Continues to Rise A pivotal study analyzing U.S.

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7 New Research Findings Every DC Needs to Know About Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Top Rotator Cuff Injury Test The accuracy of diagnostic tests for rotator cuff injuries varies, but a BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders systematic review quantified the reliability of several common assessments. 2024 Apr;8(4):2300331. 2024 May 31:100953. 2024 Mar 13;19(3):e0299125. 2024 Apr 1;9(2):e23.

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Time to start thinking big: The 27th Annual Salary and Expense Survey

Chiropractic Economics

“Black Americans were as likely as White Americans to access occupational therapy or physical therapy but half as likely to access chiropractic care,” noted a Boston Medical Center press release about the study. In 2024, 53% of DCs reported having other specialists working in or consulting with their practice.

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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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We found that limiting tourniquet use was associated with slightly lower rates of opioid use to control pain after surgery and a quicker ability to complete physical therapy and leave the hospital, said Brian P. News & World Report (2024-2025), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S.

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What you need to know about TECAR therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic Economics sat down with a functional recovery expert to learn more about TECAR therapy and how to add TECAR therapy to your practice and start healing more patients. What is TECAR therapy? TECAR therapy is a form of physical therapy that uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate tissue repair and reduce pain.