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This is a question we get asked often here at Advanced Care Specialists. Fortunately, we not only have the answers to most of your questions, but we also have successful treatment options for some forms of arthritis. So back to the original question, what is arthritis? Arthritis is defined as inflammation or swelling of one…

If you have a busy schedule and a great deal of responsibilities, a healthy homemade dinner might not be at the top of your to-do list. However, spending extra time preparing healthy meals to last you a week is worth the trouble. You probably envision bland steak, rice and broccoli portioned out into several days’…

Injections are administered with the desired outcome to improve an individual’s function and reach a more tolerable level of pain or ultimately, eliminate the pain. Someone presenting for injections is already in pain, so ideally, I like to reiterate the fact that the injections can’t hurt any more than the pain the individual is already…

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,…