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Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs – Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Before jumping into anything more complex, a conservative approach to injuries and disorders are typically the standard moderate method to ease pain from disease or trauma; but with the knee, the intricate blood supply to the tissues can make it challenging for the body to heal itself naturally.  That’s why surgical procedures are …

Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer in the United States, and while some types of skin cancer can be easily treated, other types can be more dangerous. There are three main types of skin cancer — basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. The type of skin cancer one has affects treatment options and prognosis (outlook). …

Dr. Jamie E. Weaver – Board-Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon There are two main calf muscles, the gastrocnemius, and the soleus; both of these large muscles are connected to the Achilles tendon.  The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body and is made up of fibrous tissue that resembles a rope like substance.  Along with the calf muscles, the Achilles …

By Ashley Carlson, DPT, ATC, MTC, OP Coordinator  Life Care Center of Estero That sounds good doesn’t it? Let’s all rest more.  I mean, you have always been told that getting enough sleep is important… but why? Getting enough sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life and overall safety. Physical Health: Sleep is necessary to …

Swan Centers is comprised of two distinct and different companies; The first is Swan Age Reversal Centers, which offers Non-Surgical Treatments and the second is Swan Plastic Surgery Centers, which offers Cosmetic Surgery Procedures.  With these two options, it allows you the opportunity to have a wide array of choices for all of your Aesthetic and Cosmetic needs, all under one …

Now that summer is upon us, we have become aware of the need for proper hydration, sunscreen and sun block as well as water safety. Not to be left out, depression has a place in the summer as part of a unique syndrome known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This illness is a type of depression that is related to changes …

By T.J. DePaola, PharmD June is National Men’s Health Month, making spring the perfect time to remind men in our lives about the importance of prioritizing their personal health. A common concern for many men as they age is their testosterone levels lowering. Testosterone is an important hormone responsible for regulating a number of processes in the male body, including: muscle …

Living in Florida, we are typically accustomed to warmer days than most of the country, but during the spring and summer months, our typical 80-degree weather can skyrocket to high 90’s and even triple digits, which can leave us feeling overheated very quickly. It’s important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, as well as avoiding …

Joint instability and ligament injury are almost always the missing diagnoses in chronically painful musculoskeletal conditions, even with nerve pain. As in other sensations, pain is carried by nerves to the central nervous system, ultimately to be interpreted and experienced by the brain. Nerves alert the brain to the presence of an injury or problem because they are being inflamed, …

By Kathleen Donohue Did you know that impaired blood circulation of the male reproductive organs is the main cause of low testosterone levels, prostate conditions & erectile dysfunction? It is a common & unavoidable lifestyle habit for middleaged men to be sitting most of their day at a desk, in a car, or on a plane. Posture & pressure to …