Physical medicine is a speciality that focuses on physical impairments or disabilities that negatively affect quality of life. Whether you’re challenged with spinal cord or brain injury, or muscle, ligament or nerve damage, Healthstar can help. Physical medicine employs non-surgical means to help patients reach their fullest potential.
Conditions We Treat:
Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Back pain (e.g., herniated discs, sciatica)
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain (e.g., rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder)
- Knee pain (e.g., osteoarthritis, meniscus tears)
- Hip pain
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Myofascial pain syndrome
Neurological Conditions
- Stroke recovery
- Spinal cord recovery
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's disease
- Neuropathy (including diabetic neuropathy)
- Cerebral palsy
Sports Injuries
- Ligament injuries (ACL, MCL)
- Muscle strains and sprains
- Concussions
- Tendon injuries
- Overuse injuries (e.g., runner's knee, tennis elbow)
Rehabilitation Needs
- Post-orthopedic surgery rehab (e.g., joint replacements)
- Amputation and prosthetic training
- Deconditioning and weakness due to prolonged illness
- Gait abnormalities and balance issues
Work and Occupational Injuries
- Repetitive strain injuries (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
