PM&R

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Haris Choudry as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the fields of Physiatry and Orthopedics

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Haris Choudry is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the fields of Physiatry and Orthopedics.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Haris Choudry is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the fields of Physiatry and Orthopedics.
  • Dr. Choudry pursued higher education at the University of Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.
  • He then continued at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine where he received his medical degree and completed his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
  • Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region Welcomes Dr. Matthew Wilson: A Leading PM&R Doctor in Pain Management

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmergeOrtho is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our esteemed team, Dr. Matthew Wilson , a highly skilled PM&R doctor and pain management specialist.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmergeOrtho is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our esteemed team, Dr. Matthew Wilson , a highly skilled PM&R doctor and pain management specialist.
  • Dr. Wilson's arrival marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional care and comprehensive services to the Triangle Region community.
  • "Joining EmergeOrtho is an exciting opportunity for me to continue my passion for physiatry and pain management," says Dr. Matthew Wilson.
  • EmergeOrtho looks forward to the positive impact Dr. Matthew Wilson will make in the Triangle Region community.

Guidance Statement for Mental Health Symptoms of Long COVID Announced by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Long COVID can cause new mental health symptoms, worsen existing mental health conditions, or mimic other LC symptoms.

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  • Long COVID can cause new mental health symptoms, worsen existing mental health conditions, or mimic other LC symptoms.
  • Long COVID can cause new mental health symptoms and can also worsen existing mental health conditions or mimic other Long COVID symptoms.
  • "There really is some nuance in looking at the mental health symptoms of Long COVID because Long COVID symptoms that are related to mental health can also exacerbate or mimic other symptoms of Long COVID, such as fatigue, brain fog, and sleep disturbances," said Abby Cheng, MD, FAAPMR, author of the guidance.
  • Traditional nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic mental health treatments, such as SSRIs, should be considered in tandem for treating mental health symptoms of Long COVID.

The Los Angeles Pain Management Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists at FullRange Spine & Ortho are Recognized as a 2023 Top Patient Rated Practice

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

At FullRange Spine & Ortho, the team of spine and orthopedic specialists treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions.

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  • At FullRange Spine & Ortho, the team of spine and orthopedic specialists treat a wide variety of injuries and conditions.
  • They provide advanced pain management solutions, using non-invasive, regenerative therapies to avoid the risks of surgery.
  • He specializes in non-surgical, conservative, rehabilitative and regenerative approaches to spine, sports and orthopedic pain and completed his clinical training at UCLA.
  • For more information or to schedule a consultation at one of the FullRange Spine & Ortho locations, please visit http://www.fullrangeortho.com or call 855-906-PAIN (7246).

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Haris Choudry as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the fields of Physiatry and Orthopedics

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Haris Choudry is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the fields of Physiatry and Orthopedics.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Haris Choudry is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the fields of Physiatry and Orthopedics.
  • Dr. Choudry pursued higher education at the University of Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry.
  • He then continued at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine where he received his medical degree and completed his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
  • Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.

Brooks Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic to Collaborate on New Comprehensive Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The Mayo Clinic PM&R Residency Program in Collaboration with Brooks Rehabilitation is a four-year categorical program offering an opportunity to train in a world-class medical institution while gaining hands-on experience in one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the region.

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  • The Mayo Clinic PM&R Residency Program in Collaboration with Brooks Rehabilitation is a four-year categorical program offering an opportunity to train in a world-class medical institution while gaining hands-on experience in one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the region.
  • Residents will complete their first year of training in the Internal Medicine Preliminary Year Program at Mayo Clinic.
  • Training at Mayo Clinic and Brooks Rehabilitation allows residents to learn from some of the field's most respected clinicians and researchers.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with Brooks Rehabilitation to launch this new PM&R Residency Program in Florida," said James Atchison, D.O., chair of PM&R at Mayo Clinic and PM&R residency program director.

Neurological Long COVID Symptoms Guidance Statement Announced by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

New data suggests antiviral treatments for COVID-19 may help prevent Long COVID, but millions of Americans still suffer from symptoms of Long COVID.

Key Points: 
  • New data suggests antiviral treatments for COVID-19 may help prevent Long COVID, but millions of Americans still suffer from symptoms of Long COVID.
  • "Identifying patients with progressive or ominous "red flag" neurological symptoms is essential for emergent triaging," said Dr. Leslie Rydberg, co-author of the neurology Long COVID guidance statement.
  • "These symptoms may be due to Long COVID versus another medical condition, but a history and physical examination is essential."
  • The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical specialty organization representing more than 10,000 physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

ZetrOZ Systems to Showcase New Soft Tissue Healing Innovations sam®x1 and sam®2.0 Technologies at Regenerative and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

The sam®x1 is the first FDA-cleared pain management device of its kind cleared for everyday, at-home use, and the sam®2.0 is the long-duration solution.

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  • The sam®x1 is the first FDA-cleared pain management device of its kind cleared for everyday, at-home use, and the sam®2.0 is the long-duration solution.
  • Both are wearable pain relief ultrasound devices that inhibit inflammation and accelerate natural healing by stimulating tissue regeneration, increasing circulation, and nutrient exchange in deep musculoskeletal tissue.
  • "We're incredibly excited to attend and bring awareness of our innovative pain relief ultrasound device portfolio to more healthcare professionals."
  • To learn more about sustained acoustic medicine and its effectiveness in soft tissue healing, visit zetroz.com .

Full Range Spine & Ortho Welcomes New Team Member, Dr. Jason Wei, to the Los Angeles Orthopedic Practice

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Range Spine & Ortho is a state-of-the-art orthopedic and pain management clinic that focuses on non-surgical, regenerative therapies to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions. Board-certified and experienced orthopedic physicians, Dr. Roy Nini and Dr. Paul Lee, lead the Full Range Spine & Ortho team and are thrilled to announce Dr. Jason Wei has joined the clinic. Dr. Wei is a physiatrist who specializes in treating pain with a passion for helping his patients maximize their function and rediscover their strengths. He specializes in diagnosing and managing pain with non-surgical as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques with a special interest in regenerative biologics and neuromodulation. In his previous career, Dr. Wei originally earned a B.S. in Information and Computer Science from UC Irvine and worked as a software engineer before deciding to change careers into the field of medicine. He completed medical school at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and finished his PM&R residency at Casa Colina Hospital in Pomona, CA, where he was chief resident. He then completed his fellowship training at UCLA Interventional Spine in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Wei offers a range of treatments including ultrasound-guided peripheral joint and spine injections, fluoroscopically guided spine injections including epidurals and radiofrequency ablation, spasticity management,CRPS treatment, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and Vertiflex interspinous spacer placement.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Jason Wei joined Full Range Spine & Ortho in September as physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and spine pain specialist.
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Range Spine & Ortho is a state-of-the-art orthopedic and pain management clinic that focuses on non-surgical, regenerative therapies to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions.
  • Board-certified and experienced orthopedic physicians, Dr. Roy Nini and Dr. Paul Lee, lead the Full Range Spine & Ortho team and are thrilled to announce Dr. Jason Wei has joined the clinic.
  • For more information or to schedule an appointment at one of the Full Range Spine & Ortho locations, please visit http://www.fullrangeortho.com or call 855-906-PAIN (7246)
    Dr. Jason Wei, Full Range Spine & Ortho, 855-906-7246, [email protected]

Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK Joins DISC Sports & Spine Center as Physician Partner

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 29, 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") has welcomed a new physician partner to its talented roster of experts. Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK, who will see patients in Newport Beach, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and fellowship trained in interventional spine care, sports and regenerative medicine. At the core of his personalized, multidisciplinary approach is a passion to help patients restore function, improve quality of life and maximize performance. Watch a video HERE.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DISC Sports & Spine Center ("DISC") has welcomed a new physician partner to its talented roster of experts.
  • Vivek Babaria, DO, RMSK, who will see patients in Newport Beach, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) and fellowship trained in interventional spine care, sports and regenerative medicine.
  • DISC Sports & Spine Center is California's premier provider of spine care, orthopedics, pain management and sports medicine.
  • It is also an official partner of Red Bull Athlete Performance Center.