Enhance and Restore

Enhance and Restore is the online blog of AC MEDICAL EXPERTS that provides information to maximize function and quality of life for patients with physical impairments or disabilities. The information posted is for education purposes only.

Any changes to your therapy and/or medicine regimen should be approved first by a physician after one-on-one private consultation.

What is PM&R?

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a medical specialty that focuses on using medicine, therapy, medical equipment and medical interventions/techniques in order to maximize function and quality of life for patients with physical impairments or disabilities.

PM&R doctors work with other doctors and medical professionals to improve functional independence of patients. This can happen in a variety of settings including :

acute hospitals
inpatient rehab
skilled nursing facility (SNF)
outpatient offices
long term acute care hospitals (LTACH)

PM&R doctors are a great resource for non-narcotic and non-surgical pain management – especially for pain associated with disorders of nerve and muscle. PM&R physicians also provide non-surgical or post-operative treatment options for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions such as:

arthritis
neuropathy
brain injury
spinal cord injury
stroke
amputation
myopathy
traumatic injuries
burns
hereditary disorders
birth defects
debility due to cardiac and pulmonary disease

Basically, if its a condition that affects the function of the patient, then it is worth asking a PM&R doctor, “How can we improve this patient’s quality of life?”

AC Medical Experts provides PM&R consultation services as well as inpatient and outpatient PM&R physician coverage services. To speak with one of our medical experts, please send us a message via the contact form on this website.

COVID-19 Rehabilitation

COVID-19 is caused by the virus known as SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 is a viral disease that causes tissue damage in multiple organ systems, including lung, heart and brain. As a result of this multi-system injury, there are direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 that affect patient function and quality of life for months after the patient first reports symptoms.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physicians assist patients during their recovery process during the acute hospital stay, inpatient rehab, subacute rehab during skilled nursing facilities and after the patient goes home (in an outpatient setting). PM&R physicians treat the neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal impairments such as :

fatigue
complications of blood clots (i.e stroke, amputation)
decreased endurance
vertigo and dizziness
cognitive deficits (memory issues, sleep disturbance, anxiety)
deconditioning

PM&R doctors also provide pain management for complex pain issues that arise as a result of COVID-19 disease such as:

nerve pain
the feeling of burning/cold skin
joint pain
headache
muscle pain

Treatment plans from PM&R physicians are tailored based on the patients functional deficits and may include:

counseling and education
prescription for medicine
prescription, precautions and adjustments for therapies
referral to specialists as needed

AC Medical Experts provides private and confidential one-on-one consultation for COVID-19 patients. To speak with one of our medical experts, please send us a message via the contact form on this website.

Organs Affected by COVID-19 (caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus)

Adapted from K. Renu, et al. Life Sciences 255 (2020) 117839

Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury Education

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Brain Injury (TBI) patients can suffer a multitude of complications due to their injuries. Due to the notable change in function after these traumatic events, it is highly recommended that these patients be under the care of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician for assessment and treatment of their chronic complications as well as recommendations on durable medical equipment (DME) or orthotics needed to improve functional independence. AC Medical Experts provides private and confidential one-on-one consultation for TBI and SCI patients. These consultations include medical interview, medical chart review, medication review and discussion with current care providers in order to maximize patient care quality. To speak with one of our medical experts, please send us a message via the contact form on this website.

For further information about possible long term complications, please click the following link:

Patient Learn – Spinal Cord & Brain Injury

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