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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Let’s interpret the Act as it relates to chiropractic spinal adjustments. Since the ABN form is mandatory only when the otherwise covered service may not be covered that visit, it simply means that it only applies to manual manipulation of the spine when it doesn’t meet Medicare’s definition of medical necessity.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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This blog distills key findings and themes from this years chiropractic studies, spotlighting the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and other chiropractic interventions. There was] no convincing evidence of the causation of cervical artery dissection by cervical spine manipulation in a healthy cervical spine." (2)

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So, you want to be a chiropractic malpractice expert witness?

Chiropractic Economics

For example, having read excerpts from the 2001 Haldeman 1 study and 2008 Cassidy 2 study does not make you an expert on the SOC in cervical spine manipulation (CSM) and stroke. Reading the abstract from 2024 Trager 3 study does not make you an expert in lumbar spine manipulation and cauda equina syndrome.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

For DCs, understanding and promoting spinal stability is essential for everything from managing various conditions, such as low back pain, to athletic performance enhancement. The ability of the spine to maintain its structural integrity and control during movement and loading is best termed spinal stability. Bosu ball).

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2024 chiropractic case studies find benefits for complex patients

Chiropractic Economics

Chiropractic case study Neck tightness with co-occurring neurological and autoimmune disorders A different Cureus case report , this one published on February 1, 2024, involved a 54-year-old woman with tightness on the right side of her neck and thoracic spine. When she was just over a month old, her parents sought chiropractic consultation.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Test Description: The patient is instructed to reach behind their back and slide their extended thumb as high up the spine as possible. The clinician then measures active shoulder internal rotation by noting the highest thoracic spinal level the patient can touch. Should I Refer a Patient to an Orthopedist? 2022;6(3):495-499.

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Chiropractic Care For Premenstrual Low Back Pain

Beecher Chiropractic

Usually, the patient is coming in to our office in Houston, TX for another complaint, and become pleasantly surprised when their cramps go away with a specific adjustment to the lumbar spine. They use spinal manipulation(adjustments) and other techniques to restore proper spinal alignment and function.