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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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1-3) The LFCN originates from L2-L3 spinal roots, courses through the lumbar plexus, and exits the pelvis just medial to the ASIS beneath the inguinal ligament - a frequent site of entrapment. (4) Tinel's Sign Over the Inguinal Ligament Sensitivity: 85.1% | Specificity: 87.5% Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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In the next few minutes, you’ll review: A practical knee exam tutorial video The top tests for differentiating common pain generators When to image a painful knee Watch this webinar on performing a 2-minute knee physical exam. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage.

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

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If you want an even deeper dive, navigate to the home of the top chiropractic webinar and watch our advanced tutorial on When its Not the Rotator Cuff, detailing the assessment and treatment of four commonly overlooked shoulder problems. Learn more about the DIME test for rotator cuff injury in this prior blog.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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In the next few minutes, you’ll review: The top tests for differentiating hip vs. lumbar pain A complete hip exam tutorial video When to image a painful hip Watch this micro-webinar on performing a hip physical exam. Watch this webinar on identifying underlying functional triggers of Hip Abductor Weakness & Lower Crossed Syndrome.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Deeper dive: Check out these on-demand ChiroUp webinars for common functional deficits: Wildcard ⚠️: Radiographs Plain radiographs of the knee are generally unnecessary for the simple diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome but can exclude other more advanced diagnoses, such as osteoarthritis, patellar fracture, and osteochondritis. (31)

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