by admin | Mar 14, 2020 | Clinical
There is undeniable irony discussing professional sports in a week where most athletes have been sidelined. However, the fact remains that professional and Olympic athletes appreciate the value of peak performance more than almost any other patient population. At the...
by admin | Mar 7, 2020 | Clinical
Recently, The Journal of Physiotherapy (2019) published a paper finding that patients have a desire for a specific diagnosis. From which, they want “clear, consistent and personalized information on prognosis, treatment options and self-management strategies,...
by admin | Feb 29, 2020 | Clinical
“The projected yearly costs of plantar fascia treatment could range from 192 to 376 million dollars in the United States, which are huge economic burdens for both the society and individuals.” (1) And almost half of plantar fasciitis sufferers will continue to report...
by admin | Feb 22, 2020 | Clinical
The Scapular Retraction Test (SRT) is quite possibly the most critical component in my shoulder exam. It provides valuable information as to the etiology of shoulder dysfunction. Plus, the maneuver often provides instant pain reduction, and serves as a confidence...
by admin | Feb 15, 2020 | Clinical
This week’s blog covers 15 practical research studies from the past few weeks. We reviewed hundreds and highlighted only those papers that have the ability to enrich our practice, then summarized each with one or two sentences. We hope that you’ll enjoy this month’s...
by admin | Feb 7, 2020 | Clinical
Lateral hip, lumbosacral, and groin pain are often due to lumbar spine or hip joint dysfunction. However, the next time you see these symptoms, be sure to assess the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ). TLJ dysfunction, often described as Maigne Syndrome, may result in nerve...
by admin | Feb 1, 2020 | Clinical
Headaches affect almost half of the population. Up to one-fourth of all headaches are referred from the cervical spine and are classified as “cervicogenic” (1,2). Cervicogenic headache can be as debilitating as migraine headaches, and a loss of cervical...
by admin | Jan 24, 2020 | Clinical
In 2019, male marathon runners recorded the five fastest times ever. Eliud Kipchogebroke broke the two-hour mark running the Vienna marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 40 seconds. In the same weekend, Brigid Kosgei ran a 2:14 in the Chicago marathon. Two extraordinary...
by admin | Jan 17, 2020 | Clinical
Repeatedly hearing familiar presentations for common diagnoses can lull clinicians into a false sense of security. Even astute clinicians develop a bias toward statically probable benign neuromusculoskeletal diagnoses. Unfortunately, this complacency can lead to...
by admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Clinical
In today’s blog, Dr. Tyler White of Gestalt Performance provides three of the most common pitching mechanic flaws leading to elbow injury. In the next five minutes, you will learn how these three throwing patterns cause an elbow injury. The complete video interview...
by admin | Jan 2, 2020 | Clinical
It’s that time again! Your ChiroUp research team has compiled clinical tips for 17 common conditions from this past month’s research. From whiplash to plantar fasciitis, we’ve got you covered on the latest news. Review the latest news: ✔ Lumbar Disc Herniation: Size...
by admin | Dec 27, 2019 | Clinical
There are many discrepancies when describing the mechanics, benefits, and risks of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). Chiropractic literature has a plethora of viewpoints regarding SMT, leaving too much room for other professions, personal opinions, and publications...
by admin | Dec 14, 2019 | Clinical
There have been several recent papers supporting a TWIST (pun intended) on standard cervical range of motion testing. Spinal ROM testing identifies deficits in joint motion across multiple segments of the spine; however, the Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test (CFRT)...
by admin | Dec 7, 2019 | Clinical
Outstanding clinicians ask outstanding questions – and lots of them. In most cases, asking the right questions is the difference between clinical success and failure. And repeating either pattern defines a business’ trajectory. This week’s blog uncovers a dozen...
by admin | Nov 29, 2019 | Clinical
Injections for pain relief are growing in popularity. Traditionally, corticosteroid injections are used to alleviate symptoms. However, research has highlighted ongoing concerns about the use of corticosteroids. Some contemporary studies promote a new class of...
by admin | Nov 22, 2019 | Clinical
This week we’re hitting you with the most pertinent research gathered from last month’s published literature. Over 1,000 articles were scoured and summarized into the following 11 summaries — it doesn’t get easier to stay up-to-date than this. ✅ What’s in:...
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