Advanced Medical of Florida is a multi-specialty clinic. We offer a variety of treatments. We offer both chiropractic care a physical therapy as well as having a medical doctor on staff who can provide injections for pain relief as well. You may be wondering what the difference is between chiropractic care versus physical therapy.

Similarities between physical therapists and chiropractors may include:

• Both have a degree in their respective fields.
• Both may prescribe exercises to reduce pain and improve agility.
• Both use electrical stimulation or heat.
• Both use nonsurgical techniques to help you move better and feel better.

To become a chiropractor, you’ll need a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from an accredited program, plus a state license that will allow you to practice.

To practice as a physical therapist in the U.S., you must earn a doctor of physical therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy .

While it may seem that physical therapy and chiropractic care are the same, there are several differences between the two. Differences may include:

• Chiropractors often perform manipulations for perceived or known spinal subluxations.
• Chiropractors often attempt to correct spinal malalignment, believing that this is placing pressure on nerves.
• Chiropractors often limit their treatment to the low back and neck, while physical therapists tend to be general practitioners who treat the spine and extremities.
• Chiropractors routinely order X-rays to examine bony anatomy that helps guide treatment, while physical therapists use their clinical examination to make treatment decisions, and many do not rely on diagnostic imaging to guide treatment.
• Chiropractors often offer nutrition advice, and many sell dietary supplements in their clinics.
• Physical therapists often work to help you prevent injury.
• Physical therapists often prescribe home exercise programs for their patients to perform daily in order to achieve their rehab goals.
• Physical therapists work in a variety of settings like hospitals, schools, clinics, and nursing homes, while chiropractors typically only work in an outpatient clinic setting.

This month we are highlighting CORPORATE HEALTH! At Advanced Medical of Florida, we provide resources for companies who want to ensure their teams are healthy while reducing their risk of future injuries.

In recent years, a more sedentary lifestyle for many Americans has caused a rise in diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Declining overall health costs corporations in terms of reduced productivity and attendance. It is our goal to reduce those costs by improving overall employee health.

Local employers have utilized us for on-site ergonomic assessments and workshops to ensure work stations are set up properly. We can also administer take-home exercises that help reduce the risk of future injuries like carpal tunnel, neck pain, back pain, and common types of tendinitis.

We have also been requested to participant in corporate health fairs. We provide free thermography scans and no-charge consultations with our doctors on-site at the health fairs.

Most major workers’ compensation insurance plans cover those who are injured at work. The insurance can cover in-person appointments at our clinics or telehealth visits. We also accept most personal health insurance plans for non-work related injuries.

If health is important to you or your employer then feel free to call us to learn more!

Advanced Medical of Florida provides you with the medical care you need.  For more information, go to our web site http://www.amfhealthcare.com or call (727) 408-5222.

We are excited to announce that we moved from our Seminole location! We are seeing patients in our new location, which is larger and right down the road from our old office.

We have quite a bit more room in our new location. We have over 5,000 square feet. Our practice has been growing, and we really need the additional space. The clinic is conveniently located just off Brian Dairy Road.

The new address for our Seminole location is: 8122 118th Avenue N, Largo, FL 33773. Our Clearwater location will remain on Lakeview Road and will be open for seeing patients.

Advanced Medical of Florida provides you with the medical care you need.  For more information, go to our web site http://www.amfhealthcare.com or call (727) 408-5222.