Collier Edition

By Ashley Carlson, DPT, ATC, MTC, OP Coordinator  Life Care Center of Estero Happy national occupational therapy month! This month is used to recognize those who spend their lives working to improve yours.  Occupational therapists provide hands on rehabilitation to help patients after illness or injury, or patients with disabilities improve their ability to move and function in daily life. One …

Plantar fasciitis is the number one reason that doctors see patients experiencing heel pain. Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.A.S., C.W.S.P. So what is plantar fasciitis?  It is strained ligaments in the arch of your foot that connects to your heel.  These ligaments may have tiny tears or ruptures that cause a great deal of excruciating pain for many patients. This …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Pain radiating into your arms or legs? Why many treatments miss the mark If you have been chronically complaining about pain that radiates down your arms or legs, most likely you have received the traditional recommendations. These can include anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, posture corrections, and maybe even a surgical consultation. If the …

One of the most common ailments that doctors treat annually is depression.  Nearly 15 million people in the United States are affected by depression.  Persistent Depressive Disorder or PDD is a chronic type of depression that usually last for more than a year and can be difficult to treat successfully. The typical treatment options for PDD are antidepressant medications and …

In 1990, 6 of every 10,000 children born in California were diagnosed with autism by the age of 5. By 2001, that had risen to 42 in 10,000. By Evie Breedlove-Mangapora, ARNP & Deborah J. Post, ARNP Today the Center For Disease Control (CDC) indicates that the incidence of children in the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) could be as high as …

This summer try something new. Chances are you have not heard of whole body vibration training or Power Plate. Or maybe you have heard celebrity testimonials or saw one on the sidelines of an NFL game but you weren’t quite sure what it was or why there are waitlists to get into classes in Los Angeles. The History: Whole body vibration …

By Kathleen Donohue BEMER (Bio-Electric-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation) is a CLASS I medical device with CLASS II pending.  Designed for use at home, the greatest benefits are achieved with just two (8) minute sessions per day opening up the realm of possibilities for health and wellness.  It also includes a built in sleep program which promotes redistribution of blood to the organs involved …

By Blake W. Kirkpatrick So you found that perfect little gem of a house or perhaps vacant lot on which to build your next one? The seller (a great grandchild) has told you that “this house/property has been in the family for years.” This statement be a subtle warning. The next question you ask should be “who truly owns this …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 There are Special Election Periods for eligible individuals to purchase creditable health insurance coverage.  Most life change events have a maximum of 60 days to make that change. The majority of the time you’re earliest effective date is the 1st of the month following your application. Medicare and Under 65 Medical Plans …

By Toni Eatros, MS, Dipl Ac, AP An estimated 5 million women are affected by endometriosis.  Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells, cells of the uterine lining, travel outside of the uterus and implant elsewhere in the body.  Just like the inner lining of the uterus, these displaced cells build a uterine lining during the menstrual cycle and also shed before and …