If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from back pain, you may be wondering what type of doctor you should see. Many people automatically assume
How Does the Social Security Administration Decide if I Qualify for Disability Benefits for Back Pain or Spine Impairments<br>If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability benefits may be available. To determine whether you are disabled by your back pain, or other spinal problems, the Social Security Administration first considers whether your back problems are severe…
A biomechanical engineer and a published researcher in orthopedic biomechanics, Thibodaux has two patents in the area of orthopedics and is trained as a specialist in corrective exercise and personal training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Gait analysis gives runners an opportunity to look at muscle imbalances, weaknesses, tightness and other obstacles to biomechanically optimal running.
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But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population.
Later natural menopause and a longer reproductive span may provide positive effects on trabecular volumetric bone mineral density into early old age. Greater radius cortical volumetric BMD and polar strength strain index and spine areal BMD are all associated with hormone therapy, according to researchers.
threat associated with LBP play an important role in back pain development and the progression to persistent pain and disability. Improved understanding of underlying beliefs may assist clinicians to investigate and assess these factors<br>Methods.Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 participants with acute LBP (<6-wk duration) and 11 participants with chronic LBP (>3 mo duration). Data were analyzed thematically using the framework of Interpretive Description…
If you are traveling for business, enjoyment or on medical or church missions you should meet with a health care provider to understand the health risks you may face and what immunizations you need before any international travel. Learn more about several new options to help you stay healthy abroad.
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This blog gives insider’s tips on finding a specialist.
Each specialist is trained to do a highly skilled job and knowing who to see when can make all the world of difference when it comes to your treatment plan and care.
Most primary care physicians do an excellent job of managing common risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol…
Endometriosis is a gynecological disease, but few gynecologists have the training to treat it. Women with pelvic pain and other endometriosis symptoms may have to seek out a specialist. Learn how.
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Most conventional physicians and specialists fail to run the full thyroid panel as well as thyroid autoimmune markers.
Published Jun. 5, 2018<br>Let your doctor know you’re LGBTQ<br>Each time you visit your primary care doctor or a specialist, you may fill out a questionnaire about health issues, habits and changes you’ve noticed. One question that is sometimes absent from those questionnaires could provide important information to your doctor: What is your sexual orientation<br>Yes, it’s a personal question. But it’s one that’s vital…
It's a common belief that if a doctor was excellent to a patient that we know, the physician would be the right fit for us too.
What Makes Medical Specialists So Special, Anyway? Physician behaviors, preferences and perceptions can vary widely across specialties and markets, which i
Physicians feel down or seriously depressed at nearly twice the rate of the adult population. But there are some tweaks hospital executives might consider to ease the situation.