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Oftentimes when you come to a new office they will take x-rays of your area of complaint.  X-rays are not always needed for treatment but visualization of the area of complaint can be an important piece of the puzzle. At ACS, we want to not only know WHAT is happening but, what can be more…

Whether you are 20 or 70, it is never too late to start working out. Exercise is highly beneficial for every age group and becomes more important as we age. It is one of the most powerful things to do to stay healthy and live longer. It can be daunting for seniors to start an…

The APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) defines Physical Therapists as “movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education”. Physical therapy addresses the impairments a patient may have, not just a medical diagnosis. These impairments impact a patient’s function and life activities. Pain into your ankles or heels after…

Every year, about 37.9 million injury cases are received in the emergency room. Additionally, over 140,000 people die from injuries making it one of the major causes of premature deaths in the United States. Physical therapy is crucial to healing after an injury as it boosts your body’s natural healing process. Quality Physical therapy enables…

A trigger point is a localized spot of tension in a muscle that is especially tender to the touch. It can cause pain directly where it is located or can refer pain to a nearby muscle. Many people call trigger points “knots” as they can usually be felt superficially. Why do they occur? Muscle strains,…

A healthy diet and physical activity can help you maintain or attain a healthy weight, manage and prevent diseases, improve sleep, and boost your mood. Additionally, it can help you keep up with your work-home activities and become more productive. Certain health conditions, such as chronic diseases, can be prevented or managed by consuming a…

Here at Advanced Care Specialists, we have a few different departments, two of which are labeled as Active and Passive. Active refers to our Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation and Passive refers to the room in our facility with the therapeutic modalities. These modalities consist of many different treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold therapy,…

Our program at Advanced Care Specialists has been created to offer a solution to patients with peripheral neuropathy. There are a number of different causes of peripheral neuropathy such as diabetes, previous chemotherapy, drugs or other toxins. The most common symptoms are numbness, tingling, and burning in the feet and sometimes in the hands. It…

At Advanced Care Specialists, our medical team works daily to redefine the patient experience. Our providers want to provide the patients with an experience that never have had before when seeking medical attention. We take time to listen to patients and actually hear what they are telling us. This is exactly why we decided to…

Over the course of the last two years, more and more people started working from home. It’s important to have a workspace that not only allows you to get your work done but to do it in a way that promotes good body mechanics. Poor body mechanics can lead to neck and back pain and…