| What can the ASTYM System do for me? |
| Resolve tough cases, even in chronic situations
Keep patients in their work, sport, or activity
Predict results based on an extensive outcomes database
Enhance your success by helping your patients succeed |
| I have had shoulder pain and tried physical therapy but it didn't seem to be working so I stopped. I do not want surgery and that seems to be the only alternative. Could trying physical therapy at a different place make a difference? |
| Yes. If you are being told that surgery is your only alternative it would be well worth the time to try another facility. Physical Therapy centers can operate very differently and vary in their approach and treatment. For example, we use many hands on techniques along with treatments that fit our patients particular pain needs. We have also found that sometimes the diagnosis is incorrect. We recently had a patient who was diagnosed with a rotator cuff issue. After a thorough evaluation with our therapist, he found that the pain was actually from a cervical nerve impingement. We then notified their doctor with the findings and treated accordingly. |
| I have had pain for over a year now. Can you I ask my doctor if I can try physical therapy? What do I need to begin? |
| You can always ask your doctor for a prescription for physical therapy. That will be necessary for your insurance to pay for your treatments. |
| My doctor gave me a prescription for physical therapy for back pain. What can I expect? |
| Ou physical therapist would begin with an initial evaluation to determine the cause and remedy of your pain. We use cutting edge technology to reduce pain. A few examples are the low level laser, and our ATM unit. You can read more about these on our website. An important factor is the one on one care that you will experience at our facility. |
| I am having a knee replacement. How long is the recovery and what will physical therapy do for me? |
| Post operative outpatient physical therapy can last between 1-3 months depending on the outcome of surgery, pain level, and physical condition. Our primary concern is to restore normal range of motion and reduce pain by using certain modalities and therapeutic exercises. This will restore strength and the ability to walk normally. |
| A friend told me that taking magnesium can help my pain. Is this true? |
| Yes. Lack of magnesium can increase pain. A few examples are fibromyalgia, migraines, muscle cramps and chronic low back pain. The recommended dose for women is 320mg and 400mg for men. |
| What's different about the ASTYM System? |
| It demonstrates success when other approaches have failed.
It often decreases the need for surgical intervention.
It provides maximum results with a minimum number of treatments.
It had high patient compliance.
It often enables patients to stay on their job or stay in their sport.
It is supported by scientific research, substantial clinical experience and an extensive outcomes database. |
| Is the ASTYM System new? |
| The ASTYM System has been used in clinics by rehabilitation professionals since 1996. Thomas L. Sevier, MD, guided the clinical, scientific and outcomes research used to develop the System and document its remarkable effectivness. |
| Why does my tendonitis not respond to medication? |
| Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon. Anti-inflammatory medication is often prescriped for this condition. Or you may try over-the-counter medication such as Advil, Motrin, or Asprin.
Chronic tendonitis however could turn to tendonosis, which is a degeneration of the tendon. With tendonosis there isn't an inflammatory condition,therefore anti-inflammatory medication would not be effective.
ASTYM, and laser treatmens would benefit tendonosis. |
| How can laser therapy help me? |
| Laser therapy activates tissue at the cellular level to stimulate healing. In addition stimulation of nerves will decrease the firing of pain receptors resulting in less pain.
You can refer to the article section or the laser web site for specific research. Or just call our office. |
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