Search Results for: EHR

Lumbar Disc Lesions

Lumbar Disc Lesions

Posted by | Sep 13, 2017 | , , | 0 |

This month we will review the existing best practice literature regarding the etiology and management of lumbar disc lesions. Check out this related video to see what a real disc nucleus actually looks like. Then register for the Orthopedic Diplomate Class 1: Best Practice Management of LBP at the ICS fall convention [link needed for completion] to learn more about the most common conditions that cause LBP, the functional problems that perpetuate those conditions, and how to dramatically improve your clinical outcomes by using a highly-effective “classification” system.

Read More
CMS Eases Eligibility Threshold Again on MIPS Participation

CMS Eases Eligibility Threshold Again on MIPS Participation

Posted by | Jun 22, 2017 | , , | 0 |

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that they intend to further raise the threshold for participation in its Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). In its much-anticipated proposed 2018 rule for the Quality Payment Program (QPP), CMSproposed to increase the threshold to exclude MIPS-eligible clinicians or groups with $90,000 or less in Part B-allowed Medicare charges or 200 or fewer Part B Medicare beneficiaries.

Read More
Lateral Epicondylopathy

Lateral Epicondylopathy

Posted by | May 16, 2017 | , , | 0 |

“Lateral epicondylopathy,” formerly “lateral epicondylitis, is a painful irritation of the common origin of the wrist extensor muscles. Lateral epicondylopathy (LE) is the most common cause of elbow pain. (1) The condition is related to repetitive wrist extension and is commonly referred to as “tennis elbow,” although the majority of those affected do not play tennis. (2)

Read More
Chiropractic Management of Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain

Chiropractic Management of Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain

Posted by | Mar 10, 2017 | , , | 0 |

Researchers estimate that between 45-75% of pregnant women will experience low back pain at some stage of their pregnancy. (1-5) Up to 33% rate their pain as severe. (6) Pregnancy-related low back pain (P-LBP) leads to lower quality of life, restricted activity, and disability, with almost 25% of pregnant women taking sick leave for LBP. (2,7-11) The recurrence rate for pregnancy-related low back pain is 85-90%. (11-14) Consequently, almost 1 in 5 women who report P-LBP during an initial pregnancy will avoid future pregnancies due to fear of returning symptoms (15)

Read More

Member Log In

Not logged in?
ICS Members - Login Here

Click Here to Access Your Member Account

Click Here to Join the ICS

Corporate Club Members

Article Categories