Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Fish, Veggie-Rich Diet Tied to Less Cognitive Impairment Risk
Adhering to an alternative Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil was linked to lower risk of cognitive impairment. Data from two trials showed that high fish and vegetable consumption appeared to have the greatest protective effect on cognition at 10 years. ~ Dr. Broussard — Post-hoc analyses show benefit of alternative…
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Coconut Oil’s Health Halo a Mirage, Clinical Trials Suggest
April 8, 2020 Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. Published online April 8, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.5186 Clinical trials don’t support the public’s positive perception of coconut oil, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis suggests. The study, published in Circulation, found that compared with other vegetable oils, coconut oil increases low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)—the “bad” kind that ups cardiovascular disease…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Natural Products
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month—a good time to take a look at natural products that have been promoted or studied for this condition. Probiotics may improve IBS symptoms such as bloating and flatulence, but there are uncertainties about the most helpful species, strains, preparations, and doses. Peppermint oil capsules may be modestly helpful…
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Patients With Low Back Pain and Nerve Root Involvement: To Operate, or Not to Operate, That Is the Question
In the journal Spine, the authors of this article found that back surgery was not successful in 30% of their patients with a herniated disc, and about 60% in patients with spinal stenosis. The article says that men, with a lower educational level and high levels of pain and/or widespread pain have the most problems…
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Electrical Stimulation for Fibromyalgia
Kathleen Sluka, PT, PhD, on Perfect TENS For Fibromyalgia? — Electrical stimulation device “another tool in our arsenal” to control FM pain, reduce fatigue by Scott Harris, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 31, 2020 Kathleen Sluka, PT, PhD, is professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation science at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.…
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Arthritis Expert Discusses New Guidelines for Hands, Hips, and Knees
Dr. Kolasinski was on the panel of experts that developed the New Osteoarthritis Guidelines for Hands, Hips, and Knees. In this article, she discusses exercise, tai chi, acupuncture, yoga, glucosamine/chondroitin, and hyaluronic acid injecitons. ~ Dr. Broussard Sharon Kolasinski, MD, on the New Osteoarthritis Guideline for Hands, Hips, Knees — Panel leader talks exercise, supplements,…
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Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Management of Low Back Disorders
Oftentimes, I am asked does inversion tables help back pain? Does aquatic therapy help back pain? How should I sleep for back pain? What’s a good sitting posture for back pain? If you want to know what the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine says about these and many other issues, read this article. ~ Dr.…
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Low Level Laser Helps Shoulder Tendinitis
If you have tendinitis in your shoulder(s), you may want to consider adding low level laser therapy, it seems to help especially when combined with other physical therapy treatments. I use a physical treatment called Trigenics that works well with tendinitis in the shoulders. ~ Dr. Broussard Photobiomodulation Reduces Pain in Patients With Shoulder Tendinopathy…
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Like patching a flat tire: New fix heals herniated discs
MARCH 11, 2020 by Cornell University A new two-step technique to repair herniated discs uses hyaluronic acid gel to re-inflate the disc and collagen gel to seal the hole, essentially repairing ruptured discs like you’d repair a flat tire. After a rupture, a jelly-like material leaks out of a herniated disc, causing inflammation and pain.…
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Manual Therapy Recommended for Subacromial/Impingement Pain
If you are considering a non-surgical treatment for your shoulder impingement pain, we may be able to help you. This article, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, concluded that there is a strong recommendation for including manual therapy in the initial treatment phase of subacromial shoulder pain. ~ Dr. Brousard An Update…