“After being erroneously diagnosed with a sinus and ear infection, Lindsey Singh, 31, headed into her regular morning spin class. Within 15 minutes, she suspected vision disturbances in her right eye. “I also began feeling lightheaded and dizzy – just like when I had a ministroke,” says Lindsey. A ministroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA),…
Sonex: The Evolution of Carpal Tunnel Release Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is one of the most common conditions treated by Sports Medicine and Orthopedic physicians. It affects more than 12 million people per year in the US and carpal tunnel release is the second most common surgery performed, with over 230,000 performed annually. Carpal tunnel syndrome…
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is not something you hear about every day. In fact, this condition – caused by cerebrospinal spinal fluid (CSF) pressure within the skull that is too high – is considered a rare disorder because it affects only one in 100,000 Americans. Yet, with the epidemic of obesity in our country, a key…
Today you have a one in five chance of developing skin cancer in your lifetime, and malignant melanoma, the most lethal type is the most rapidly increasing cancer in this country. The occurrence of melanoma is predicted to increase to one out of every 7 persons. Dramatic increases are occurring in both sexes, as well…
Orthopedics is in great demand, specifically from an aging baby boomer generation. Some of the more common surgeries are total knee and hip replacements, which topped 906,000 in the US in 2009, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The majority of people that are getting these surgeries are baby boomers, those born between…
What if the body could rejuvenate itself and get back to the point where everything functions like it did before becoming injured or you started experiencing pain? This is actually possible with regenerative medicine. We offer a wide range of non-surgical treatments to heal injuries, improve bodily function and provide patients with relief from pain.…
Kevin Mills, who suffered from neck pain for years, offers hope to those afflicted with persistent pain. Formerly a licensed exterminator, Kevin Mills used to make a living by removing unwanted pests. However, there was one pesky thing he couldn’t get rid of: his neck pain. “I’ve had problems with my neck for as long…
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer, and when you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview.…
When Rita Arena’s chronic back pain intensified early on in her pregnancy, she knew something was not right. “I didn’t think it was a big deal — until the pain would not subside,” says Rita. Rita was evaluated by a physiatrist, who believed she sprained the thoracic region of her back — the middle area…
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Every few years, technology advances in the world of physical therapy and rehabilitation have a profound effect on treatment options for pain and injury. The latest advancement involves the combination of delivering mechanical stress to the injured area and then using the bodies natural healing properties to speed…
