Treatment of the Month

This month we are highlighting our specialized KNEE PROGRAM. We combine guided injections, high quality prefabricated braces, and individualized therapies such as axial decompression to get our patients out of pain as quickly as possible!

Our knee program can even help with moderate-to-severe knee arthritis. The program is not just a cortisone shot, which many people have tried before. This is a non-surgical solution that can help people who want to avoid a knee replacement.

The knee is one of the most complicated joints in the body.

It comprises of 4 bones, 14 ligaments and allows us to have dynamic mobility. Over the course of an average human life, a person walks over 100,000 miles. Simply put, our knees see a lot of wear and tear. It is the most common site where individuals experience joint pain. Advanced Medical of Florida has created a revolutionary non-surgical treatment option that helps produce long term results.

Our knee program is covered with health insurance, including Medicare! Please call or click the link below if you are interested in a FREE Consultation.

Step 1
Our team will perform a biomechanical assessment of you and your joint to determine the cause of your pain using advanced medical imaging. Our team will then develop a treatment plan that best fits your needs.

Step 2
A lubricating injectable material will be introduced into the joint space. Our imaging equipment allows for precise guidance into the joint space in the exact location needed to provide the best results.

Step 3
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy and their team will work with you to help strengthen, rebalance and restore your joints. This allows you to regain significant strength and functionality with decreased pain.

Step 4
Our cutting-edge bracing systems realign, stabilize and facilitate increased range of motion within the joints. This allows the body to redistribute weight and pressure away from the weakened portion of the joint.

Step 5
We will provide you the tools to prolong your new-found quality of life. A customized take home exercise plan will be designed for you that will reduce inflammation and enhance the success of your therapies on your own.

Step 6
Our work never ends. Our staff will continue with detailed follow-ups to evaluate your pain level and functionality, as needed.

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.

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents. While scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but some curves worsen as children grow.

We live in a pill happy society. We all want to just take a pill and make our problems go away. If a pill doesn’t work, our first thought is usually surgery. But surgery can have long recovery times, pain and possible side effects.

Ever wonder why insurance companies very often require that you try physical therapy before you schedule surgery? The answer is obvious. Because it often works eliminating the need for painful and risky surgery.

Did you ever wonder what the physical therapy is doing for you? Physical therapy can help improve the symptoms of by reducing the pressure that it places on your joint. It can also build strength and increase flexibility in the muscles that support the affected area of your joints.

If physical therapy is not the answer for you, we may suggest one of the many new techniques that have been developed in today’s modern medicine that you probably are not aware of. Consider scheduling a consultation today,

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.

This month we are highlighting our Interventional Pain Management Department!

Pain can be debilitating and frustrating. It may interfere with sleep, work, activities, and quality time with friends and family. Pain management provides relief so you can enjoy life. But treatment is complex and can lead to harmful effects if not properly administered and monitored. That’s why pain management is so important.

Our pain management team’s main goal is getting patients pain relief without surgery or opioids. There are many well-known potential side effects of surgery and opioids, so finding solutions with less risk is of tremendous value to our patients.

Symptoms of opioid use include drowsiness, constipation, euphoria, nausea, vomiting and slowed breathing. A person using opioids over time can develop tolerance, physical dependence and opioid use disorder, with the risk of overdose and death.

Our pain management team is proficient in helping people with a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

• Knee pain
• Back or neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Hip pain
• Chronic pain
• Distal joint pain in the elbows, wrists, hands, and ankles
• Motor vehicle accidents

Some of our treatment options include ultrasound-guided or fluoroscopic-guided injections, prescribing braces such as a back or knee brace, modifying medications, and ordering imaging such as X-rays or MRIs.

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.

Advanced Medical of Florida  is a Multi-Specialty Clinic. That is a wonderful advantage for the patient, since you can receive different forms of treatment under one roof. The doctors at our clinic work as a team to provide the best care for the particular situation. They don’t compete with each other and they are aware of the special capabilities of the other doctors in the practice.

Recently, one of Dr. Brett’s patients was experiencing dizziness, which was diagnosed as being caused by loose particles in the inner ear – a fairly common ailment. Dr. Brett was able to refer the patient to Dr. Nate, who has a lot of experience in this area. The patient was cured with just one treatment.

Our practice looks to provide pain management with non surgical treatment whenever possible. These pain doctors look beyond medication to help someone deal with pain. They rely instead on a vast array of therapies to help diagnose, reduce, and if possible, completely relieve a person’s pain.

Very often, a patient who is being treated with physical therapy can receive additional benefits by receiving injections in addition to physical therapy. We have practitioners in the building who can provide those services. That is an incredible convenience for the patient, allowing them to avoid additional travel and red tape.

Our doctors use cutting-edge treatment options, such as Ultrasound and Fluoroscope guidance for every injection. This allows our practitioners to see your bodies structures in real time as they are performing the procedure, creating a high degree of specificity and likelihood for success.

Sometimes a patient who is being treated at our clinic and benefit from advice and guidance in nutrition. The patient may be treated by multiple practitioners in order to receive the best result.

If you have an ache or pain, let us know. Whether your treatment is provided inside our buildings or by another practice, we will see that you get the help you need. For more information, go to our web site http://www.amfhealthcare.com or call (727) 408-5222.

According to the CDC, each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.

Falls Are Serious and Costly

. One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.

. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.

. Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture.

. Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures.

. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, usually by falling sideways.

. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries.

. In 2015, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion.11 Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.

Treatment of the Month

This month we are highlighting our BALANCE & GAIT PROGRAM! We love helping people walk better, reduce their fall risk, and improve their quality of life.

Our unique Balance & Gait Program has helped many people and gives you an opportunity to be evaluated for any abnormalities in your walking patterns. We can assess if you need an assistive device such as a cane or a walker; if you already have one, then we can help by appropriately sizing it to be the perfect fit for you.

This program can help a wide range of people from geriatrics to athletes. We can work on fall prevention for the geriatric population and even perform running analysis utilizing videos for the athletic population.

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.

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.