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Top 3 Rotator Cuff Orthopedic Tests
Would you like to learn a simple new orthopedic test that shows 92% sensitivity for rotator cuff tears? This week’s blog highlights the new test, plus a practical tutorial video for a 3-minute rotator cuff exam to help make you the provider of choice for this common problem.
The 4 Most Common Questions We Receive At ChiroUp
ChiroUp's purpose is to make sure the chiropractic profession thrives in the future of healthcare. Chiropractors are the undeniable best choice for patients suffering from non-surgical musculoskeletal pain. Unfortunately, not every health care provider and decision-maker share this belief. Tim Bertelsman, myself, and our team created ChiroUp to change the perception of the chiropractic profession.
3 Simple Actions for A Brighter Chiropractic Tomorrow
What if we could empower the world to recognize and appreciate this type of data when choosing a provider? Well, together, we can make that happen! This week’s blog and video will show you three simple ways to quickly leverage this information to influence patients, medical peers, policymakers…and, most importantly, our shared professional success. So, are you in?
2 Exercises to End Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Increased activity and knee pain go together like peanut butter and jelly. The Iliotibial band is a frequent recipient of overuse stress. This blog will provide an updated etiology of the best practice management for Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), including a crucial rehabilitation strategy that every evidence-based chiropractor should consider.
The Importance of Clarifying Hurt vs. Harm for Improved Outcomes
This week’s blog provides four quick chronic pain concepts, including practical tips for relaying Hurt vs. Harm, plus a downloadable infographic to help educate patients for improved clinical outcomes.
Pelvic Floor Pain — A Chiropractic Perspective
Did you know that 25% of women have pelvic floor pain? Fortunately, there are proven treatment options evidence-based chiropractors may utilize to treat this underserved population. Today’s blog will highlight 7 in-office treatments and 3 at-home research-backed exercises. Incorporate the attached rehab plan for your next patient with pelvic floor pain and return a bright white smile to those suffering from this underappreciated cause of disability.
Rotator Cuff Tears: When to MRI & When to Refer
You won’t want to miss this week’s blog that helps answer some critical questions for your rotator cuff patients, including When do you need to order an MRI for suspected rotator cuff tears? Which two tests can predict a full-thickness tear with greater than 94-96% sensitivity? When is rotator cuff surgery absolutely necessary? Plus, a downloadable infographic with the latest evidence showing why chiropractic works so well for the majority of rotator cuff patients.
What is Knee Dorsiflexion?
Have you ever wondered why so many people have limited ankle dorsiflexion and anterior knee pain? As it turns out, reduced ankle dorsiflexion and knee pain go together like peanut butter and jelly. Read the blog to learn more.
4 Frequently Missed Shoulder Pain Diagnoses
Rotator cuff disorders are the culprit for approximately two-thirds of all shoulder pain patients, meaning an alternate tissue is responsible for the remainder. And unfortunately, many of these rotator-cuff mimicking diagnoses are missed, leading to frustration and disappointment for you and your patient. Not on your watch! This week’s blog will provide a quick synopsis of four of the most commonly overlooked shoulder diagnoses, including video tutorials of the essential tests and treatments that will help solidify your status as a clinical rock star.
3 Tips to Help Your Next Patient with Jaw Pain
If you have patients presenting with jaw pain, you will not want to miss this video blog. In 5-minutes you will learn the top test to identify TMD, a treatment tutorial video to help with your next TMD patient, and an exercise to both alleviate jaw pain and prevent it from coming back.
The Best Sleep Position for LBP Patients
Chiropractors are routinely asked about the optimal sleep position. So, what’s best? Well… your ChiroUp team reviewed the latest research to help solve that question. You won’t want to miss this week’s blog for the answers, including a downloadable infographic to help your patients sleep more comfortably and recover quicker.
Sever’s Disease: Chiropractic Treatment and Management
Have you ever wondered how to diagnose and treat young athletes with heel pain? Many are suffering from undiagnosed Sever’s Disease. Today's blog will provide the best evaluation advice and treatment options for your youth patients suffering from heel pain. This blog will provide the orthopedic evaluation, soft tissue treatment, and exercises you can use for your next youth athlete with Sever’s Disease.
Nerve Flossing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Confirmatory New Data
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common upper extremity neuropathy and can be tough to manage. Fortunately, research has shown that one particular treatment works exceptionally well. So, do you use it? Check out this week’s blog for answers, including a video tutorial so you can begin applying this technique right away.
Chiropractic Patient Education: The Evidence-Based Model
What are you doing for your patient education in your chiropractic clinic? This blog details best practices for your patient education. Improve outcomes and automate your care to improve your patient education and compliance. And with ChiroUp, you can do just that.
Chiropractic Evaluation of Neurologic Heel Pain
Consider using the Plantar Neurodynamic Test to differentiate between musculoskeletal and neurological heel pain. The results of this test may dramatically change your diagnosis, prognosis, and ultimately patient satisfaction.
10 Things Every DC Needs to Know About Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is a frequently overlooked problem that can perpetuate symptoms indefinitely. Fortunately, identification and proper rehab will dramatically improve outcomes. You won’t want to miss this week’s blog that answers your top ten questions about shoulder instability, including a straightforward video tutorial.
Do You Use the Nordic Exercises in Your Office?
This blog will allow you to recognize hamstring injuries faster, provide a simple downloadable rehabilitation program for your patients, and teach you one exercise to treat and prevent the re-occurrence of a hamstring injury.
Latest Chiropractic Research as of February 2022
The ChiroUp research team makes it easier by continually scouring and summarizing freshly published literature to mine out new clinical pearls and best practice data. The following up-to-date chiropractic research review offers ten new studies that will impact our patients and practices.
3 Simple Tests for Identifying a SLAP Lesion
No single orthopedic maneuver reliably predicts a SLAP tear. However, research is filled with over two dozen tests to help establish this diagnosis. In this week’s blog, we’ll dive deeper into three of the most useful tests to help diagnose SLAP lesions and provide a couple of clinical pearls on patient management.
10 Facts Every DC Should Know About Leg Length Discrepancy
Most chiropractors routinely identify Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD). But does it matter, and if so, how should we treat it? This blog aims to answer your most important questions regarding the evidence-based management of leg length discrepancy