Segment Information, Summary (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 Location
Segment Information [Abstract]
Percentage of general partnership interest owned		1.00%
IIP Business [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Percentage of interest acquired	100.00%
Ergonomics Software Business [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Percentage of interest acquired	55.00%
IIP and Ergonomics Software Business [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Purchase price \| $	$ 4.0
Minimum [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Percentage of limited partnership interest owned		65.00%
Percentage range of limited partnership interest owned		10.00%
Number of operating clinic locations \| Location		1
Maximum [Member]
Segment Information [Abstract]
Percentage of limited partnership interest owned		75.00%
Percentage range of limited partnership interest owned		99.00%

Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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