Applies 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 MoreShoulder Pain – Conditions and Treatments Find in-depth information including the common causes of shoulder pain and treatments that can bring relief. The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion, with the least amount of stability. Most people will experience some kind of shoulder pain in their life. Learn About Conditions and Treatments for […]
Read MoreRegenerative Medicine Q & A What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine is an umbrella term for a collection of therapies that use human cells and blood products to enhance tissue healing. Regenerative medicine is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to more invasive procedures and is now widely available. However, not all regenerative medicine treatments […]
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 MoreStem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Stem cells have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases, injuries and other common ailments. Discover why these cells are such a powerful tool for treating disease and how Stem Cell Therapy treatments work. WHAT ARE STEM CELLS AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? In their life process, […]
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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