Author: Andre Broussard, D.C.
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Comparing Steroid Injections to Dry Needling For Plantar Fascitis
In this study, they directly compared steroid injections and a technique called dry needling for plantar fascitis pain in the inside aspect of the heel bone of the foot. They found that steroid injections helped more for the short term, but over the course of a year, the dry needle group did somewhat better. ~…
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The Role of Acupuncture in the Treatment and Prevention of Headaches
Even though this study did not consider risks and adverse events associated with acupuncture for headaches, they did find evidence from other studies that makes a compelling case in support for the role of acupuncture as part of a treatment for patients with migraine, tension-type headache, and several different types of chronic headache disorders. ~…
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Laser Plus Chiropractic is Better than Laser Alone For Chronic Back Pain
If you are getting laser treatment for your back pain, consider adding spinal manipulation and exercises. ~ Dr. Broussard Spinal manipulation combined with laser therapy is more beneficial than laser therapy alone in chronic non-specific low back pain. A randomized controlled study Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Apr 24. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05005-0. [Epub ahead of…
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Doubts About The Cause of Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps
This study concludes, “Treatment and prevention strategies for EAMC include: electrical cramp induction, kinesio taping and compression garments, massage therapy, electrolyte supplementation and hydration, corrective exercise, stretching, quinine, pickle juice, hyperventilation strategies.”. Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramp-Doubts About the Cause Mater Sociomed. 2018 Mar; 30(1): 67–69. doi: 10.5455/msm.2018.30.67-69 PMCID: PMC5857054 PMID: 29670481 Dzenan Jahic Abstract Introduction: Exercise-associated…
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Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for Knee Pain
Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Patellar Tendinopathy Patellar tendinopathy is a condition characterized by anterior knee activity–related pain. It has a high incidence among athletes engaged in jumping sports and may become a chronic condition. Nonoperative management is the first choice in these patients, and several nonsurgical treatment options have been proposed. Nonetheless,…
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Total Knee Replacements
If you have to get a knee replacement, make sure you are not Vitamin D deficient. This study shows that patients with Vitamin D deficiency had a higher chance of postoperative stiffness, surgical site infection, postoperative deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks and strokes. ~ Dr. Broussard Preoperative Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Higher Postoperative…
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Women Have Muscle Imbalance With Patellofemoral Pain.
This article found that women with pain in the front of the knee have a muscle imbalance with the big muscle on the outside of the leg being stronger than the muscle on the inside. Good thing there are treatments for this type of issue with the knee. ~ Dr. Broussard Vastus Lateralis Motor Unit…
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Is Body Mass Index (BMI) Associated With Back Pain?
This article associated overweight and obesity with increased odds of back pain especially if your race is white, or non-white woman. ~ Dr. Broussard The Association Among Overweight, Obesity, and Low Back Pain in U.S. Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study of the 2015 National Health Interview Survey Trent Peng, MS, DC Abstract Objective The purpose of…
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Physical Activity and Exercise Therapy Benefits More Than Just Symptoms and Impairments in People With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
This article says that physical activity not only helps people with hip and knee arthritis, but also things like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and dementia. ~ Dr. Broussard Søren T. Skou, PT, PhD Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–36 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7877 Synopsis Hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA) are among…
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Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
INGREDIENTS: • 6 large zucchini, spiralized • 1 Tbsp olive oil For the Sauce: • 2 ripe avocados • 1 cup fresh basil leaves • 3 cloves garlic • ¼ cup pine nuts • 2 Tbsp lemon juice • ½ tsp. sea salt • 3 Tbsp olive oil • Cracked black pepper, to taste INSTRUCTIONS:…