Come Back Confident – Recovery at Plaza Physical Therapy
By Alexander Germanis In his 1888 work, Twilight of the Idols, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche famously wrote, “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” Although it’s meaning is simple, it has been a subject of discussion for more than 100 years, most likely because believing in its message has inspired countless people to overcome […]
New Treatments for Chronic Lower Back Pain
By Nickolas Rhoades, APRN; Shelle Schumacher, PA-C; and Ji Li, MD, Applied Pain Institute Dealing with lower back pain? You’re not alone. Chronic lower back pain affects more than half a billion people worldwide and is the leading cause of disability. From muscle strains, disc tears, arthritis, ligamentous thickening, and even bone inflammation, the […]
Music Gets You Moving and More
Submitted by Carriage Crossing of Bloomington Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music can bring other health benefits? Scientists are exploring the different ways music […]
Mixing Fashion With Function
Styling Activewear Beyond the Gym By Heather Young, OhmFit Activewear Activewear has officially broken free from the confines of the gym, making a stylish splash in our everyday wardrobes. Gone are the days when yoga pants were solely reserved for stretching and squats. Today, we’re mixing fashion with function, creating looks that keep us […]
With an Eye to the Future – VisionPoint Eye Center
By Alexander Germanis Central Illinois can be an inhospitable place for one’s eyes. Pollen wafts through the air from spring to fall. Dust clouds rise from the landscape as farmers plow and harvest. And the prevalent prairie winds bring any and every irritant produced in other corners of the world to our doorstep. Eye […]
Ahead of the Curve
By Alexander Germanis In the mathematic discipline of statistics, a Gaussian curve – often called a bell curve – is used to illustrate probability. The large curve itself represents the average – the majority of data collected. To the right of the curve, however, stand the above average outliers. When this curve is applied to […]
Ultrasound-Guided Injections Enhancing Precision and Safety
Submitted by Vitality Physical Medicine Ultrasound-guided injections have emerged as a pivotal tool in treating various musculoskeletal conditions. By utilizing real-time imaging, ultrasound allows physicians to deliver treatments with remarkable accuracy, particularly in complex areas like the knee, shoulder, and hip. This technique is especially beneficial for conditions such as osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinopathy. […]
How Do I Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. There are many choices when it comes to selecting a hearing aid. The first step is to obtain a complete hearing test to evaluate the type and degree of hearing loss. After the hearing test, the audiologist and patient work together to determine which hearing aid styles, technologies, and features […]
Health by the Numbers
Numbers Men Need to Know By Alexander Germanis We men have an interesting acquaintance with numbers. Whether they’re in regard to engine displacement, the stats of our favorite baseball players, or the true dimensions of a 2 x 4, important numbers are always running through our heads. The numbers many of us don’t […]
Mississippi Valley Surgery Center’s Director of Orthopaedic Surgery Retires After 38 Years in Orthopaedics
New Physicians to Continue Dr. John Hoffman’s Legacy in the Quad Cities Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center After a remarkable and distinguished career in medicine, Dr. John Hoffman is retiring from his work as an orthopaedic surgeon. An original founder of Mississippi Valley Surgery Center (MVSC), Dr. Hoffman practiced orthopaedics in the Quad Cities […]