Physical Medicine

Orthopedic Doctor’s Tips for a Perfect Surgery Recovery

October 15, 2021

Orthopedic surgery is the first step to regaining your mobility and strength, and relieving your pain, following a debilitating condition or injury. After your operation, it is in your best interest to commit to a healthy recovery in order to avoid complications and to enjoy the maximum benefits of your procedure. While your recuperation period

From The Orthopedist’s Desk: Building Shoulder Muscles Safely

June 26, 2020

If you have had a shoulder injury, a focused conditioning exercise program can help you build up the muscles in your shoulder and allow you to get back to your normal activity level safely. Conditioning exercises help reduce pain and gradually strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility and stability in target muscles, improving overall health in

Signs of A Broken Hip

June 12, 2020

The hip bone is a pretty strong one, however, after a certain age, it can become susceptible to fractures. Women in particular become susceptible to bone fractures due to decreasing estrogen levels and weakening bones as they get older and go into menopause. Add balance issues and poor eyesight to the mix, which are pretty

What is a physical medicine rehab doctor?

November 15, 2019

Also known as a physiatrist, a physical medicine rehabilitation doctor is a physician who specializes in physically-based rehabilitation and recovery. There are roughly 60,000 physiatrists currently practicing in the US. Once they have completed their boards in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), the physiatrists’ approach is to treat patients through rehabilitation techniques and exercises. Their

Ultrasound-Guided Injections

July 5, 2019

Advancements in medical technology have added great convenience and accuracy to diagnosing and treating many different types of orthopedic injuries and disease. Case in point: ultrasound-guided injections. In most cases, ultrasound-guided injections are used to deliver medication such as painkillers, anti-inflammatories, or joint lubricant (hyaluronic acid) into a very specific areas to relieve a patient’s

9 Types of Physical Therapy Explained

February 15, 2019

Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery. Exercise Exercise is a

How Physical Medicine Can Help your Mobility and Function

November 24, 2017

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a specialty of medicine practiced by physicians known as physiatrists. It is also known as Rehabilitation Medicine or Rehabilitative Medicine. Acute injury or chronic illness affects movement, communication, and operations in the home and workplace. Physiatry is a unique specialty that addresses the patient holistically, rather than specific organs