Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month

October is a remarkable month for healthcare professionals and patients alike, marking National Physical Therapy Month. At the Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), we proudly honor this occasion by shining a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs). Their dedication and expertise have a profound impact on the lives of our more »

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Intracept Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

At AOSMI, we are committed to staying on the cutting-edge of pain medicine so that we can provide the best treatment options for our patients. One of the recent developments in the field is the Intracept Procedure, offered by Dr. Del Guercio for patients, a minimally invasive pain management procedure that has been found to help patients with chronic low more »

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What do Pain Management Doctors do?

Here at AOSMI, we are proud to have a team of Interventional Pain Management physicians, dedicated to addressing your comprehensive pain issues. Who exactly are Pain Management doctors and what do Pain Management doctors do? Interventional Pain Management physicians are highly trained specialists with a Residency background in fields like anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), or neurology who then more »

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Common Baseball Shoulder Injuries

As we enter the MLB postseason, many of us are not only in awe of the exceptional athletes who continuously push their physical limits on the diamond, but also inspired by their unwavering commitment to treatment and rehabilitation in the face of injuries. Due to the throwing nature of the sport, shoulder injuries are common in baseball athletes. Additionally, in more »

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Recovering from COVID-19 with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

About the Novel Coronavirus By John S. Georgy, MD The novel coronavirus causes the infection known as COVID-19. Although there is much to learn about the virus and its effects, the need for rehabilitation for patients recovering from COVID-19 is well-evidenced within the medical community. COVID-19 symptoms may include, but are not limited to: Fever Fatigue Difficulty breathing Muscle aches/pains. more »

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Treating Orthopedic Patients with Telemedicine

Gabe Gurman, standing in his dining room, is examined by Dr. Michael Greller for a back injury during a telemedicine visit. Telemedicine visits – a simple and safe option for orthopedic patients For patients and providers at Avanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), telemedicine visits have become a new normal for patient care. Gabe Gurman, a patient at AOSMI, more »

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Active Again after Ankle Replacement Surgery

Dr. Alison DeWaters holds a model of an ankle replacement prosthesis while standing with Herbert Hock, whose ankle she replaced in April 2019. Treating Ankle Pain with STAR Ankle Replacement  Patient is pain free after ankle replacement Before he had ankle replacement surgery in April 2019, 90-year old Herbert H. experienced debilitating pain from the bone-on-bone arthritis in his ankle. more »

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Shoulder Replacement Treatment for Pain and Mobility

It was the afternoon of New Year’s Eve in 2018, while she was walking her dog, that 67-year-old Joan S. fell and “shattered her left shoulder into a hundred pieces.” With her left hand in her pocket and her right hand holding the dog leash, Joan explains that she “Fell to the left, like a tree.” She landed directly onto more »

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