Foot/Ankle Pain – Conditions and Treatments Find in-depth information including the common causes of foot and ankle pain and treatments that can bring relief. The ankle, like the knee, is a hinge joint and allows for flexion and extension movements. The ankle, being smaller in comparison to the knee, is susceptible to injury. Learn About […]
Read MoreApplies 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 MoreApplies to: Foot/Ankle Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common complication of diabetes. About 60-70 percent of all people who suffer from diabetes will develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy although not all will experience pain from the condition. It is possible to prevent or minimize nerve damage by controlling blood sugar levels. Diabetic neuropathy may lead […]
Read MoreApplies to: Back, Hip, Knee, Foot/Ankle Sciatica is a condition caused by compression of the spinal nerve roots of the sciatic nerves. Symptoms usually manifest on one side of the body only. They may include lower back pain, pain in the buttocks, numbness in these areas and pain and weakness in various parts of the […]
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: 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: 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.
Read MoreApplies to: Elbow/Hand/Wrist, Back, Hip, Knee, Foot/Ankle Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease. It is mainly characterized by two features: a decrease in bone mass and a decrease in bone density. This can lead to an increased risk of bone fracture. Osteoporosis does not present any symptoms as such, but it does carry the risk […]
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