Sarasota Edition

Many of us are excited about stem cell orthopedics and its potential. After all, who wouldn’t be interested in a very safe, minimally invasive treatment that uses your own stem cells and growth factors (from your fat and blood) to heal many painful and troublesome orthopedic problems? Yes, this treatment can help many avoid the risks of invasive surgery and …

Psoriasis is an outbreak that causes a “rash” on the skin, but it can also affect the nails, tendons, and joints. Some of the most common symptoms are red rashes or spots, dryness, cracking, flaking, peeling, depression, and joint pain. Depending on the severity of the disease, most people start seeing scaly skin patches on the knees, elbows, and scalp. …

The year 2020 brought many new sights and shortages of household goods that had never been scarce. Global supply chains ceased to keep up with the burgeoning demand for toilet paper, and some of us were left sitting on the toilet with nothing to wipe with. According to Google Trends, the search term “bidet” skyrocketed in popularity in March 2020. …

By Dr. Brandon Fuller There are countless articles and research papers on the benefits of acupuncture, but did you know that it can also be used to combat the signs of aging? A natural alternative to surgery or Botox, facial acupuncture is merely an extension of traditional acupuncture and Chinese medicine philosophy. Unlike an injection of Botox or some other …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Have you seen doctor after doctor for your pain with little to no relief? Do they spend three minutes listening to your symptoms and then write you an RX for daily pain meds and only move on to the next patient? Then you look at that script and wonder, what are the side effects? Is this addictive? …

Where do you see yourself in retirement? Will you be busy at home or branching out as part of a larger community? How will you spend your free time? If you’re considering the options of aging in place at home or moving to a Life Plan Community – also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) – it pays …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Walking, standing and exercising put a lot of strain on our knees. For example, a person that weighs 150 lbs. walking up a flight of stairs will put approximately 500 lbs. of pressure on their knees with each step. Not only is the knee one of the most intricate of all the joints in the body, but …

By Dr. Thomas Hofmann, PhD, LCSW, LMFT Why are people the way they are? How does understanding people help you personally and professionally? Having a deeper understanding about yourself – your behavior patterns and thoughts – gives you the ability to better understand others. Ultimately, it means being more self-aware. Reaching a higher level of self-awareness is a journey you …

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles. These are the muscles that connect to your bones and contract to allow your arms and legs to move and make breathing possible. The muscles that are most affected include the eyes/eyelids, facial muscles, and the muscles that control chewing, swallowing, and talking. According to …

Could you tell us about your training and experience in robotic bariatric and general surgery? I am board certified in general surgery and have received specialized fellowship training in minimally invasive, robotic and bariatric surgery. As a native of Anna Maria Island, my passion lies in delivering exceptional care to my community in Manatee County and ensuring that my patients …