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6 Key ChiroUp Condition Reference Updates to Enhance Your Success

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This powerful resource fuels ChiroUp’s core functionalities, ensuring that your clinical decisions are backed by the latest research. In our latest update , we've enhanced the condition reference to improve your clinical outcomes and practice efficiency.

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The Chiropractic Exam Reimagined

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Today, let’s explore something crucial yet often overlooked in our daily practice: the art of performing a simple orthopedic exam using clinical prediction rules/clusters. Time spent on evaluation improves clinical outcomes and long-term patient satisfaction. This is where clinical prediction rules come into play.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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1) However, radiculopathies originating above L4 necessitate alternative nerve tension tests. 2,3) Check out the following synopsis for additional clinical pearls on lower extremity neurodynamic testing. Meta-analysis indicates fair reliability (4); a positive straight leg raise test shows 83-89% sensitivity for lumbar radiculopathy.

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Palmer College Faculty’s Research to be Highlighted at Annual Convention

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Congratulations to the Palmer academic, research and clinical faculty whose scholarly work has been selected for presentation at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges 30th Annual Education & Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) in March 2024 in San Diego. Judy Bhatti, D.C., DHEd; Elissa Twist,D.C., DACBR; Emma Forlow, D.C.,

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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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Nerve flossing has emerged as a game-changer for chiropractors looking to address common conditions like sciatica, cervical radiculopathy, shoulder pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Subscribe to ChiroUp now and gain access to hundreds of videos, tutorials, and clinical tools that will help elevate your practice to the next level.

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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2) Schmorl node facts: Most common sites include the T7-L1 region, although any region is vulnerable, including the cervical spine. 2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. 2) Schmorl node facts: Most common sites include the T7-L1 region, although any region is vulnerable, including the cervical spine.

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Answers to Common Questions About Epidural Steroid Injections

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While some studies identify short-term pain relief, others show that epidural steroid injections offer no greater benefit to lumbar spine radiculopathy compared to a placebo (2). These effects were more common in patients with a history of previous spine surgery or prior ESI. The journal of pain. 2021 Sep 1;22(9):1015-39.