Acupuncture as an Adjunct to Physical Therapy by Denise Chang, MD & Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA |
Physical therapists utilize a combination of interventions to achieve pain relief for patients. Such interventions can include and are not limited to exercise, stretching, various manual techniques such as massage, myofascial release, primal reflex release technique, etc., and various modalities such as low level laser therapy, ultrasound, TENS, etc. Another intervention that should be considered and maybe useful in ...>>read more |
Orthopaedic Technology Improves Each Year by James A. Shapiro, MD |
Joint Replacement Surgery revolutionized the treatment of late-stage arthritis for most patients. Enhanced surgical techniques and modern care during and after the hospital stay help speed recovery and get patients back to near normal function. Design engineers and orthopaedic surgeons hope improvements of implants and materials will allow longer-lasting function of the replacements. These improvements may allow joint replacement in younger patients and provide an ...>>read more |