Degenerative cervical myelopathy (formerly known as cervical spondylotic myelopathy) can be a debilitating and consequential condition that we must be on the look out for as chiropractors, especially in our […]
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Association Between Clinical Findings and Lumbar Spine Osteoarthritis Imaging Features Low back pain is frequently labelled as ‘nonspecific’ in nature, which is diagnosed by the exclusion of specific underlying causes […]
Peripheral Neuropathy Bedside Examination – Clinical Challenges The bedside neurological examination is an important clinical tool to assist in the diagnosis of suspected peripheral neuropathies such as radiculopathy, carpal tunnel […]
Management of Cervicogenic Dizziness Cervicogenic Dizziness has a lifetime prevalence of 15-35% in the general population and has many causes, including vestibular, cardiorespiratory, neurological, mental/psychiatric, and cervical/musculoskeletal. Cervical-related dizziness can […]
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Ottawa Ankle Rules to Exclude Fractures in Acute Ankle Injuries in Adults Ankle trauma is a common reason for individuals to visit the emergency department or […]
Diagnosing Low Back Pain of Disc, Sacroiliac Joint or Facet Joint Origin Most clinical practice guidelines recommend general treatment approaches for low back pain, including exercise, medication or manual therapy. […]
Effect of Diagnostic Labelling on Patients’ Perceived Need for Imaging for Low Back Pain Within many chiropractic offices and existing clinical guidelines, non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP) is diagnosed when […]
Inguinal-Related Groin Pain in Athletes Athletes with groin pain in the inguinal canal region with no palpable hernia present a challenge for clinicians. Pain within this region can be a […]