Applies to: Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Foot/Ankle Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that affects the hand and arm causing pain, numbness, tingling and burning, and eventually weakness in the index, middle and lower half of the ring fingers (the areas that are innervated by the median nerve). The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway that protects the […]
Read MoreApplies to: Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Hip, Knee, Foot/Ankle Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that may affect many tissues and organs, but most often attacks the flexible joints. About 0.6 percent of the adult population in the U.S. suffers from RA with women having susceptibility two to three times higher than men. Onset is typically […]
Read MoreElbow/Wrist/Hand Pain – Conditions and Treatments Find in-depth information including the common causes of elbow, hand, and wrist pain and treatments that can bring relief. Pain in the elbow, hand and wrist can severely impact one’s quality of life since we use these body parts for almost all of our daily activities. Learn About Conditions […]
Read MoreLook forward to everyday activities again… MLS® Laser Therapy helps to manage pain, reduce inflammation and speed up your recovery. What is Laser Therapy? MLS® Laser Therapy is a non-invasive, safe, and effective treatment modality where light is used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and promote wound healing and soft tissue repair. Our laser is […]
Read MoreApplies to: Elbow/Hand/Wrist Lateral epicondylitis is a condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender. It is characterized by acute and/or chronic inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). These muscles and tendons become damaged from repetitive use which leads […]
Read MoreApplies to: Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Hip, Knee, Foot/Ankle Tendinitis and bursitis are both common conditions that cause swelling around muscles and bones. Symptoms are most often experienced in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee or ankle. Bursitis is caused when a joint is overused, or when direct trauma has been sustained, often at the knee or […]
Read MoreApplies to: Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Foot/Ankle Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic, systemic disease that is characterized by severe pain, swelling and changes in the skin. The mean age of onset is 42 and the disease affects about three times more women than men. Symptoms often present in an arm or leg, near the site […]
Read MoreApplies to: Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee Fifty-three percent of all patients with cancer experience pain and 59 percent of patients receiving anticancer treatment report pain. Most of the pain experienced when a patient has cancer is caused by the illness itself. Tumors can compress, invade, or infiltrate the bone, tissue, vascular and nervous […]
Read MoreApplies to: Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is characterized by chronic pain that is caused by multiple trigger points and fascial constrictions. Pain is localized and often unremitting. There is associated focal point tenderness and pain when a trigger point is touched. In addition to the pain, a patient may experience a […]
Read MoreApplies to: Head, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee, Foot/Ankle Medication management includes assessing the patient and reviewing medications, creating a treatment plan and monitoring the safety of medications. Medication management also includes empowering patients through education about their medications and treatment.
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