Physical Therapy | Speech and Language Therapy | Occupational Therapy When you suffer a brain injury, it's important to work closely with a medical caregiver to determine the best approach for returning you to health. Every injury is different, and each patient responds differently to the various … [Read more...]
Returning to Normal Activity After a Concussion
Making Certain You Don't Rush Your Recovery There's a common sentiment about dealing with pain, particularly for those living an active lifestyle. It says to just keep moving forward—play through the pain, so to speak. That may be fine with a minor sprain or pulled muscle (although rest is still … [Read more...]
Your Pain Has Both Physical and Psychological Components
The Importance of a Psychological Evaluation in the Treatment of Chronic Pain There's a common misperception that pain is exclusively a physical phenomenon, the response your body gives when nerves are stimulated. Because of that belief, there can be a stigma attached to the idea of having a … [Read more...]
Functional Restoration—Goals and Treatment Options
When You Might Be a Candidate | What You Can Hope to Achieve | How You Can Get Better In the aftermath of an injury, a primary concern is returning to a condition that allows you to perform your job duties without difficulty. In some situations, you may be able to reestablish fullcapacity through a … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain Management—Basic Coping Skills
Strategies for Living with Ongoing Pain If you suffer from chronic pain, you know there are many different approaches to managing it. Some work some of the time and others don't. At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have a number of proven remedies to help manage your discomfort, but we also … [Read more...]
Getting in Shape to Return to Work After an Injury
The Goal of Work Conditioning If your work includes a lot of physical labor or effort, particularly heavy lifting or similar activities, you'll discover pretty quickly that you lose some of your strength and physical endurance as you recover from an injury. If you try to return to work without … [Read more...]
Impairment Ratings—An Overview
What Is an Impairment Rating? | When Do You Need One? | How Are They Determined? When you suffer a work-related injury, you have the right to seek benefits for both temporary and permanent disabilities. In some instances, your injuries will prevent you from ever working again, which entitles you to … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Health Immediately After a Concussion
Taking the Right Steps to Minimize the Consequences of a Head Injury It may seem like just a bump to the head, but any impact involving your skull or chin can causea concussion. When you've had a blow to the head, the first 24to48 hours are extremely important, as there's always a risk of bleeding … [Read more...]
Happy New Year 2020
Wishing you holidays filled with fun and laughter, and very best wishes for a prosperous new year. … [Read more...]
How Often Should You Go to a Chiropractor?
Should You Have Regular Adjustments or Only As Needed? You've had an injury or experienced chronic discomfort or pain. You've been treated by a chiropractor, and it's made a big difference. Your next question—how often and how long should you receive chiropractic care? The Nature of Your … [Read more...]
