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Passive and active therapy
Physical therapy Passive Modalities Hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation), IF (interferential current). Traction Traction is performed [...]
Restless leg syndrome
 What is a restless leg syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when [...]
Think of Your Poor Feet
 By LAURIE TARKAN Jean-Paul Pelissier/Reuters In Brief: Huge numbers of people develop foot pain in their 60s, but it can start as early as the 20s and 30s. [...]
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. Reference from A.D.A.M. Causes The plantar fascia is a very thick band [...]
Dyskinesia
Dyskinesia refers to involuntary movements, similar to a tic or chorea. Dyskinesia is a symptom of several medical disorders and is distinguished by the underlying cause. When a [...]
Charcot Marie Tooth disease
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is one of the most common inherited neurological disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 people in the United States. The disease [...]
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What is trigeminal neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal or 5th cranial nerve, one of the [...]
The Canalith Repositioning Procedure
This is a non-surgical office procedure in which the offending crystals are repositioned to an area in the inner ear where they won't stimulate the balance nerve. Is [...]