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Living With Back Pain? 3 Ways A Physiatrist Can Help

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Living with persistent back pain can be incredibly challenging, especially if you have small children who need to be picked up frequently or you work in a field that requires constant physical movement. Fortunately, with the help of a physiatrist, you can address back pain appropriately and alleviate discomfort. Here is a little extra information about how a physiatrist can help you.  1.    Physical Therapy Physiatrists, also called PM&R doctors for their understanding of physical medicine and rehabilitation, focus on helping people through the rigors of physical disabilities, such as back problems.

2 August 2019

What To Do After A Back Injury

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If you have injured your back, it is important for you to know what to do and which steps to take in order to avoid further injuries and to heal as best you can correctly and as soon as possible. With these things in mind, you want to read the information below and take the advice in order for you to know you are doing what is best for your back.

2 August 2019

Criteria For Short-Term Nursing Facility Reimbursement

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If your elderly loved one participates in the Medicare program, he or she may need to meet certain criteria before short-term nursing facility services can be reimbursed. Most of the time, Medicare will only cover costs associated with skilled nursing services and not custodial care. Here are some of the criteria your loved one will need to meet before reimbursement can be considered for short-term nursing facility care. Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy

23 April 2019

3 Legal Uses For Medical Marijuana

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While it seems that everyone is discussing medical marijuana and how it can be used to treat certain conditions, some might be surprised to know that it's not yet legal in all 50 states. In some states, medical marijuana is still fully illegal. Even in states where it is fully legal for medical use, there are only certain reasons for which a medical marijuana doctor can prescribe it. Here are three legal uses for medical marijuana.

23 April 2019

What Expectant Parents Should Know About Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate

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All expectant parents hope to give birth to a healthy, perfect baby, but unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. Some birth defects are relatively minor and easily corrected, however. Orofacial defects, more commonly known as cleft palate and cleft lip, with or without a cleft palate, are one of the most common birth defects. A birth defect occurs in approximately 3 percent of all births. Here is what you should know about caring for a child with a cleft palate.

23 April 2019

4 Ways To Feel More Confident In Your Postpartum Body

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Becoming a mother brings all sorts of exciting new experiences and challenges. A new addition to your family is definitely an adjustment. Unfortunately, not all the changes you experience will be desired. Motherhood can change your body in some ways you may not like. Fortunately, you can take steps to feel more comfortable and confident in your own skin. Here are four confidence boosting tips for postpartum women. 1. Buy new, flattering clothes.

6 March 2019

3 FAQs About Liposuction

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If your goals for the year consist of looking and feeling your best, you will want to do everything you can to remove unwanted body fat. One of the most successful ways of getting rid of unwanted fat is to undergo a cosmetic procedure called liposuction. If you have heard about liposuction, and are thinking about going through with it, it's good to know as much as possible before doing so.

14 January 2019

3 Significant Reasons You Should Work With A Weight Loss Consultant When Struggling With Weight Issues

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For some people, losing weight is simply an impossible task. No matter what diet they try or exercise routine they stick with, they don't see any results. If you're in this same position and need some type of change, consider working with a weight loss consultant. They can assist with your weight loss journey in the following ways.  Keep You Motivated  When first trying to lose weight, you may have so much energy and hope for the future.

12 December 2018

How Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Can Help Your Teen Basketball Player's ACL Tear

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Basketball is a competitive sport but one that can take your child to higher career levels. For example, your child's high school success may make it easier for them to find college scholarships and a career. However, an ACL tear can hurt their chances of success and requires treatments like platelet-rich plasma injection to overcome. Basketball Players Experience A Large Number Of ACL Tears During every practice and game, basketball players are putting a lot of strain on their ACL tendon in their knee.

27 October 2018

Tips For Those Who Have Tried Hearing Aids Before And Not Liked Them

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Using a hearing aid is a new experience for anyone who tries them for the first time. Even if you're used to wearing earphones and headphones, using these aids is going to be unlike anything you've ever tried before. Perhaps this new, strange feeling is the reason why so many people try these devices and decide that they don't like them and stop using them all together. However, there are a few things you can do to give yourself enough time to adjust to the change.

27 September 2018