Paintings from Dr Frye’s collection of renowned Kansas artist Grandma Layton are now hanging in the medical clinic at SENT a Grassroots organization working with under resource communities in Topeka. The letters stand for strengthening and equipping neighborhoods together . Leighton became an artist in her 60s and often referenced political issues such as women’s rights and the threat to
Physical therapists are the “movement specialists” in health care. They understand body mechanics, response to exercise, and how to treat people with exercise more than any other discipline in health care. While physical therapists are not allowed to diagnose medical conditions, they are the most equipped providers to treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions with exercise. An evaluation must start with
Diagnostic ultrasound is not just for pregnancy and gallbladders. For decades ultrasound has been used to diagnose joint, tendon, ligament and nerve problems in Europe, often used in place of MRI scans. It became more popular for diagnostics in the U.S. in the last 20 years but is still used infrequently. Although the main disadvantage compared to MRI is that
Studies consistently show that patients with chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, joint or tendon pain see faster functional recovery and higher satisfaction when treated by an integrated team rather than a single specialty provider. Although upfront cost may seem similar, you save significant time by attending only one facility. Communication between providers easy and expected creating coordination of treatment method,
Sciatica is nerve pain caused by the sciatic nerve itself being irritated or its nerve roots being irritated. L4-S3 nerve roots meet outside of the spine to make the Sciatic nerve. Once a nerve is irritated it can travel the length of the nerve. This is how a low back issue can cause leg or even foot pain. Pain can
Good posture isn’t just about looking confident; it’s essential for structural health. Poor posture leads to muscle imbalances, back pain, and strain. Chronic slouching (often from screen time) can cause headaches, reduce neck flexibility, and even impact blood flow. When we are constantly looking at our computer monitor or phone, our eyes draw us closer to what we are looking at. This puts
Shoulder rotator cuff tears and elbow tendons that cause tennis and golfer’s elbow are often caused by tendon degeneration. In adults over 40 years old, tendons don’t heal at local regeneration is poor without help. PRP (platelet rich plasma) is an excellent treatment producing healing of the degenerated tendon fibers including those that may may include tiny tears. Unfortunately partial
Adipose tissue for stem cells is usually taken from fat in the back portion of your “love handles”. This provides a very safe area unlike the abdomen that could be perforated.There are 2 layers of fat- superficial or just below the skin and a deep layer below that. The deep fat provides much better stem cells, but can be difficult
The aging process naturally brings changes that can limit mobility. Many seniors experience decreased strength, reduced flexibility, and balance challenges that impact daily activities. Let’s explore the common mobility concerns facing older adults. Joint Mobility Limitations Restricted joint movement frequently affects senior citizens due to various factors including arthritis, past injuries, and normal aging processes. Arthritic conditions cause joint inflammation,
Often when a patient experienced joint or spine pain, an Xray is ordered that shows “osteoarthritis” or “degenerative joint disease”. The physician often points to these findings as the cause of the pain. Not surprisingly, XR findings often do not correlate with pain. The Xray changes take years to develop and usually have been present long before the pain appears.