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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. The answer may lie in incorporating balance and proprioception testing into our standard chiropractic clinical assessments. These programs can include exercises to improve core strength, flexibility and proprioceptive awareness.

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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. The answer may lie in incorporating balance and proprioception testing into our standard chiropractic clinical assessments. Balance boards, foam pads and simple one-legged exercises can all be used to enhance stability.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. Conservative options include cervical manipulation, manual therapy, traction, modalities, and therapeutic exercise.

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Assessing and Treating Achilles Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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Understanding the etiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based treatment protocols for Achilles tendinopathy is essential for chiropractors seeking to provide effective care. Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis The clinical presentation of Achilles tendinopathy varies depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

9 Two included clinical trials with tension-type headache participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements following dry needling. Cervicogenic headaches: An evidence-led approach to clinical management. A randomized controlled trial of exercise and manipulative therapy for cervicogenic headache. Europe PMC.

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

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Recent evidence has led practitioners to shift from RICE to the PEACE & LOVE approach, which emphasizes early protection, elevation, avoiding antiinflammatories, compression, and education, followed by (controlled) loading, optimism, vascularization, and exercises. (2) World journal of clinical cases. Postgraduate medicine.

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Top bio hacks for longevity and optimal aging

Chiropractic Economics

Resistance exercises like squats, deadlifts and presses stimulate muscle protein synthesis and enhance bone density. Exercise performed at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate, e.g., brisk walking or light jogging, improves mitochondrial efficiency. Both forms of exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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