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What’s the Significance of Rehab After Surgery?

Physical TherapyBy admin December 23, 2018 Leave a comment

Are you scheduled to have a surgical procedure soon? Among the many things you need to do to prepare is to talk to your doctor about scheduling your post-surgical rehabilitation.

What Is the Importance of Rehab After Surgery?
No matter what type of surgery you’re recovering from—from joint replacements to a total hip replacement—undergoing rehab after surgery with a physical therapist is essential to maximize your physical potential and accelerate your recovery.

No matter how minimally invasive a surgical procedure is, it still causes trauma to your body. While your body is healing, you’ll likely experience challenges like pain, inflammation, and swelling. You may also have newfound difficulty with daily tasks like dressing, standing, and walking. You may even have specific instructions from your surgeon on things to do or things not to do in order to protect your healing of the surgical site and prevent complications.

For example, if you’ve had surgery to correct a broken bone in y..

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Can Testosterone Affect Your Hair?

Medical BlogBy admin December 23, 2018 Leave a comment

Does Testosterone Affect Your Hair?

Testosterone is a hormone belonging to the group of androgens, it is produced mainly in the testes, although the adrenal glands secrete small amounts of it as well. Testosterone is a male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. In men, testosterone allows the correct development of the male genitalia, as well as the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as the increase of muscle tissue.

On average, the concentration of testosterone in the blood plasma in a male human adult is ten times higher than the concentration in the plasma of female human adults, but as the metabolic consumption of testosterone in men is higher, the production daily is approximately 20 times higher in men. On the other hand, women are more sensitive to the hormone.

Testosterone fulfills important functions in the body, however, the problem arises when testosterone is converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which has harmful effects on the scalp and hair follicl..

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6 Unnoticed Asbestos Household Things in 2018

Mesothelioma NewsBy admin December 23, 2018 Leave a comment

Do you know, asbestos household items are found in the house of many families around the world? Asbestos household items are present in many homes throughout the United States. Asbestos poses a risk when it becomes friable, meaning it can be broken or crumble easily. Asbestos was commonly added to many home building materials before 1979. Although asbestos stopped being manufactured at that time due to federal regulations, products containing the toxic mineral continued to be used until the existing supply was exhausted, until the early 1980s. If you or your loved one was recently diagnosed with stage four mesothelioma or showing stage four mesothelioma cancer symptoms, we can help you find help.

All forms of asbestos household items can cause serious illnesses like asbestosis, mesothelioma, and ovarian, lung, or laryngeal cancers, though they may take decades after exposure to develop. If you do find items in your home that you think might be contaminated, don’t try to remove them on..

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The way to initiate Physical Therapy

Physical TherapyBy admin December 22, 2018 Leave a comment

Starting physical therapy can be a scary and stressful process. When your physician recommends PT, many people are unsure what to do next. Hopefully, this will help answer some common questions about how to set-up therapy and what to expect from PT.

Physician’s Referral
Some insurances require a signed prescription from a licensed physician (MD, DO) within the past 30 days to begin PT, which you will need to bring to the initial evaluation. Some insurance companies allow Direct Access (DA) where you can get evaluated directly by a licensed PT without a script. If you do not have a script, it is best to first call our office to see if you qualify for direct access, or we can schedule you with one of our on-site physicians.

Insurance Coverage
Every insurance plan is unique and we always encourage our patients to first call our new patient coordinator to find out what your PT benefits are prior to beginning PT. Being in physical pain and needing PT can be stressful enough, we always wan..

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