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Unmarked Detour: Amantadine and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Helped Recovery From Post-Concussion Syndrome

Ten months post-concussion, Dorothy Bedford explains how two months on the drug Amantadine, followed by six weeks of vestibular balance therapy, were the final steps on her daughter Heidi's road to recovery.

Physical Therapy for the Injured Athlete: Restoring Range of Motion Critical

Restoring full range of motion to a joint should be achieved early in physical therapy as playing sports with restricted range of motion increases injury risk and negatively effects athletic performance.

Physical Therapy for The Injured Athlete: Each Session Has Five Parts

Every physical therapy sessiont can be broken down into five basic parts: subjective, objective, treatments, assessment, and plan

For Sports Injuries Consider An A.R.T. Provider or Chiropractor

William H. Caddoo, DC suggests that parents looking for someone to treat their child's soft tissue sports injury consider a doctor, physical therapist, chiropractor, or even athletic trainer certified in Active Release Techniques® (A.R.T.®), and, that if they are looking for a doctor of chiropractic, they ask their child's pediatrician or friends for a recommendation.

Active Release Technique Effective In Treating Overuse And Soft Tissue Sports Injuries

William H. Caddoo, DC explains how Active Release Techniques® (A.R.T.)®, a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system/movement-based massage technique, can be used to effectively treat overuse injuries in growing athletes such as Sever's Disease and Osgood-Schlatter's, and other soft tissue sports injuries.

Physical Therapy Starts With Good History and Thorough Physical Exam

Physical therapist Patricia Ladis takes a holistic approach to injury treatment which starts at the first visit with the taking of a good history and a thorough physical exam, not only to test for swelling, strength and range of motion, but to determine whether other parts of the body were injured. 

“Functional Medicine”: Treatment Options For Concussions or Trauma

Diagnosis and prevention of head injuries has come a long way, but actual treatment options in the medical model, besides medication for headache, rest and cautioning against a premature return to play, have lagged behind. Edward Feldman, D.C., RCST, offers a natural and non-invasive way to heal called "Functional Medicine" which includes craniosacral therapy (developed in osteopathy) and use of the Feldenkrais Method.

Surgical Repair of Medial Meniscus Tears: Don't Walk Until Given Okay By Doctor

Tears to the medial meniscus require surgical repair, but the repaired meniscus can easily be torn with only small amounts of pressure, so allowing it to fully heal after surgery before walking is critical for a full recovery.

Lower Back Pain in Female Athletes Is Not Normal

As with ACL injuries, female athletes are more prone than their male counterparts to small, hairline fractures of the lower (lumbar) spine, usually from  overtraining (e.g. overuse injuries) or improper loading of the spine.  Because such injuries can be misdiagnosed, it is important for coaches and parents to recognize the symptoms and seek appropriate medical treatment.
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