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

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Diagnostic tests that can help confirm the diagnosis include: Palpation : Localizing the pain can help differentiate between insertional and non-insertional tendinopathy. Correcting Biomechanical Deficits Addressing underlying biomechanical dysfunction is crucial for preventing recurrence. single-leg heel raises) often elicits pain.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. Brachioradial pruritis differential diagnosis considerations: It is crucial to exclude dermatological causes like eczema or contact dermatitis. 2020 guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous pruritus.

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Structured rehabilitation plan in personal injury

Chiropractic Economics

A thorough assessment and diagnosis serve as the foundation for a care plan and as crucial evidence that supports the patients PI lawsuit. Attorneys rely on your evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and billing to establish the full extent of medical damages and support settlement demands, making your role indispensable.

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Why Kids Get Hurt Differently: Using Panjabi’s Model to Decode Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries

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By evaluating passive, active, and neural subsystems, we can better identify where the breakdown occurred, determine the correct diagnosis, and apply the most appropriate treatment. This approach not only guides treatment strategies but also helps predict prognosis and prevent recurrence.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

Chiropractic Economics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. However, health insurance coverage and reimbursement policies do not always align with these guidelines, possibly preventing adequate care. Also, 63.1% of Medicaid-insured patients did. While 65.6%

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How To Add Dry Eye Marketing Into Your Content Strategy

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This can be creating blogs that talk about dry eye relief, infographics about the best type of contact lenses or eye drops, and even videos that can point out signs of dry eye disease and how to prevent it. ” and “How can I prevent dry eye symptoms?” ” to target relevant keywords.

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Chiropractic maintenance care: How to recognize it, document it and code it

Chiropractic Economics

Maintenance care, wellness care, preventive care, active care, supportive care and the list goes on. By definition Maintenance or preventive care is defined as appropriate, professionally acceptable treatment, usually for a chronic condition or after completion of therapeutic active treatment.