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Have you suffered a head or neck injury that has left you with chronic pain and debilitating, baffling symptoms that continue to worsen? Finding a specialist in cervical instability may provide answers. Cervical instability occurs when the ligaments are lax and elongated from injury, allowing for an inefficient protective barrier. The cervical vertebrae are held in proper position by ligaments, …

By Yollo Wellness Wendy Law is everything one would want in a Wellness Provider; she is direct, straightforward, extremely knowledgeable, approachable and demanding.  She has a definite presence and her passion for her work is visible in her.  Wendy, her husband Rodney, and their two daughters Amber and Paige are the owners of the YOLLO Wellness Center in Ft. Myers.  …

More than half of all new cancers are skin cancers. More than one million people  will  be  diagnosed with skin cancer this year. One in five Americans will get skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. More than 90% of all skin cancers are caused by sun exposure, yet fewer than 33% of adults, adolescents and children routinely use …

Children’s Eye Health is an obvious growing concern for the developing child.  I see many young children wearing eyeglasses these days. Living here in the sunshine state we can try to prevent eye damage by protecting the eyes from the bright sunshine.  Whether this is in the form of a hat or sunglasses, use common sense when selecting items to …

As the elderly population expands, so do age-related orthopedic disorders. This is of particular concern in the field of shoulder pathology, as both osteoarthritis and rotator cuff disease are degenerative conditions that increase in the aging population. Arthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that affects many people of all ages and all parts of the body. (In concern) People …

A term or concept that is becoming more and more popular these days is “aging in place” – being able to stay in one’s homes as one grows older. Most likely the aging of a large group of baby boomers has a lot to do with this. More and more people are concerned about their ability to live comfortably in …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 *Most health plans must cover a set of preventive health services for children at no cost when delivered by an in-network provider. This includes Marketplace and Medicaid coverage. Coverage for children’s preventive health services All Marketplace health plans and many other plans must cover the following list of preventive services for …

When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold statement. It is one thing for an individual to stand and say “As for me, I will serve the Lord!”    To make that statement alone requires a great deal of faith on my part, and a great deal of faithfulness on the Lord’s part. It is an even bigger thing to …

By:  Corey Howard, MD, FACP Have you ever felt like a number when you went to your doctors office or the emergency room? I know I have.  A few months ago I brought my 13 year old son to a specialist.  During that visit he was evaluated by a physician’s assistant who had his head buried in his computer and …

Physical activity is important for all people but essential for people with disabilities. Life Care Center of Estero wants to help. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services along with state of the art facilities.  These therapies can help people with disabilities improve function and overall health through education and exercise programs. We would love to consult …