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Women's Health & Palliative Care

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Palliative Medicare  is an expert in musculoskeletal dysfunction and will work with you to help you optimize function and provide  pain relief  during this important time in your life. Women and incontinence: Incontinence affects 15 percent of all adults and 26 percent of all women between the ages of 30 and 59. Currently, 15 to 25 million Americans suffer with incontinence. Knee joint pains in overweight and arthritis, most common are osteoarthritis and  Low Back Pain both of which are treatable occurs mostly in the age of forties and hence is a common dysfunction for all the women of this age. Pregnancy related pelvic girdle disorder occurs in 60-70% of women during their gestation period. The pelvic girdle is defined as the  Palliative Sedation  and the pubic symphysis (the joint in the front of the pelvis). Up to 40% of women reporting back pain during pregnancy still report pain in the postpartum period. Relatively few women report this pain to their healthcare provider.
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Geriatric Physical Therapy

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Geriatric physical therapists specialize in providing therapy for such conditions in older adults. Among the conditions that may be treated using geriatric physical therapy are osteoporosis, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, joint replacement, hip replacement Physical therapists evaluate and develop specifically designed, therapeutic exercise programs. Physical therapy intervention can prevent life-long disability, restoring the person's level of functioning to its highest level. A physical therapist uses things such as treatments with modalities, exercises, educational information, and screening programs to accomplish several goals with the person they are working with, such as: ·          Reduce pain ·          Improve sensation, joint proprioception ·          Increase overall fitness through exercise programs ·          Suggest assistive devices to promote independence ·          Recommend adaptations to make the person's home accessible and safe
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Treatable Pain Diseases

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Arthritis Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types ofarthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment might involve: ·          Medications ·          Non-pharmacologic therapies ·          physical or occupational therapy ·          splints or joint assistive aids ·          patient education and support ·          weight loss ·          surgery, including joint replacement Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine. Symptoms: ·          swollen joints ·          joint stiffness ·          joint creaking, and ·
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From Pain & Injury to Healthy & Happy-Sports Physiotherapy

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Sports Physiotherapy Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Sports injuries do differ to everyday injuries. Athletes normally require high level performance and demand placed upon their body, which stresses their muscles, joints and bones to the limit.   Sports physiotherapists help athletes recover from sporting injuries and provide education and resources to prevent problems. Each sports physiotherapist usually has sport-specific knowledge that addresses acute, chronic and overuse injuries. Their services are generally available to sports men and women of all ages engaged in sports at any level of competition. Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy Sports & exercise physiotherapists are involved in prevention and management of injury resulting from sport and exercise participation at all ages and levels of ability. Sports & exercise physi
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Devoting to Advancing Spine care and Improving the Quality of Life

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                                                    Spine and Spine Disorders This spinal column provides the main support for your body, allowing you to stand upright, bend, and twist, while protecting the spinal cord from injury. Strong muscles and bones, flexible tendons and ligaments, and sensitive nerves contribute to a healthy spine. Yet, any of these structures affected by strain, injury, or disease can cause pain. Advanced Treatment for Spine Disorders The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae, which protect and support the spinal cord and nerves. Several conditions and injuries can affect the spine, which can damage the vertebrae, cause pain, and limit mobility.  Our neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, pain physicians, psychologists, and other specialists have extensive experience in treating even the most complex spinal conditions, giving our patients access to an array of expertise to help improve their pain and quality of life. Ty
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