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By Shane Smith, PT, DPT Being a Physical therapist in southwest Florida I treat a lot of lumbar issues caused by or made worse by golf. Many patients I see have worked very hard their whole lives to allow them the free time of retirement for as much golf time as they want. However, when patients hit retirement age, their …

Why are so many people flocking to the Naples area? Along with the obvious white sandy beaches, warm sunny days and pristine waters, Naples is a highly-sought after town because it’s clean, vibrant, safe and upscale. Naples is becoming not just a winter hotspot but also a year-round getaway. With all of the extra occupants, things like traffic and scheduling …

Many Seniors Are Making The Transition And Leaving The Responsibilities Of Home Maintenance Behind The real estate market here in Florida is in an upmarket, to say the least. There is an influx of buyers from other states and the inventory is low—Some homes are selling within just a few days of being listed. Have you thought about selling your …

By Julian J. Javier, MD, FSCAI, FACC, FACP and Leandro Perez, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI One of the most common conditions for people over 55 years old is vascular problems of the legs, known to many as circulatory problems. Many risk factors like overweight, type of work that required long periods of standing or sitting, family history, hypertension, high cholesterol, …

Some of the common arthritic symptoms are joint pain, stiffness, warmth, immobilization, and loss of range of motion, fatigue and inadequate blood flow. Two of the main types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). With Osteoarthritis, wear and tear damages the cartilage in the joints and causes friction between the bones rubbing together. Injury or infection usually …

By Margaret Mouracade, MD May is associated with Maia, the goddess of spring and growth. It is in this spirit that I as a nephrologist wish to write about the topic of Mental Health as May is deemed as National Mental Health Awareness Month. As a physician closing in on her 26th year of practice, I can attest to the …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG It seems like many of us ignore information about the pelvic floor until we ourselves personally have an issue. It’s an out of sight out of mind situation for most, but when we start to experience some of the problems associated with weakened pelvic floor muscles, it’s no laughing matter (pun intended). The pelvic floor …

Trusting your gynecologist is one of the many factors in finding the best physician for you. Your gynecologist is a valuable asset to your healthcare plan and key to maintaining the ideal women’s healthcare routine. You want to be comfortable talking openly and asking intimate questions about the array of women’s health issues you may face and have no doubts …

Do your eyes ever feel dry, itchy or gritty? Do you find it difficult to naturally produce tears? Are you overly dependent on moisturizing eye drops to help you get through the workday? Perhaps, like thousands of people, you wake up in the middle of the night and cannot produce natural tears when you blink? This could be attributable to …

In the United States at any given time, millions of people are suffering from chronic low back pain. Debilitating low back pain affects 30-40% of the population and is responsible for 52 million medical visits. Traditionally, chronic low back pain patients are treated with conservative modalities such as physical therapy, medications, injections, or surgical options such as spinal fusion or …