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Nancy Brough, MA

U.S.
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I can answer any question about swallowing disorders and acquired and/or developmental communication disorders. Examples are aphasia, brain injury (traumatic or from strokes), and degenerative neurologic diseases. I also have specialized knowledge in craniofacial disorders (i.e., cleft palate.)

Bryan Ruchin, PT, DPT, MSPT

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/26/2009
I am a physical therapist that treats all types of musculoskeletal disorders including orthopedic, vestibular, neurologic, and geriatric issues. I am also a specialist and the only therapist in Georgia that treats coccygeal pain and related pelvic and back pain. I am affliated with all types of sports ranging from highschool to professional.

Jeffrey De Bellis, PT, MS, OCS

Afghanistan
Maxed Out
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Able to answer questions about all areas of orthopaedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. Specific areas of interest / expertise are in the areas of shoulder and spine rehabilitation, functional training and rehabilitation, sports injuries etc.

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2009-11-03 Broken wrist:

Occupational Therapy is not the same as Physical Tehrapy. They are two different academic degrees and profesisonal designations...however there are some similarities in clinical application. OT's tend

2009-11-03 UCL & humerus fracture:

Difficult to deny a correlation and also hard to prove. I would say there is a likely clinical correlation considering the history, location ,and nature of your injury. We are aware of the outcome, I

2009-10-30 L5-S1 fusion and McKenzie Therapy:

Mc KenzieTechniques and treatment are part of a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment methodology for the entire spine. I am aware of the method and some of its clinical applications but I am by no means

2009-10-27 urine and exercise:

You amy have some laxity or weakness in the muscles of your pelvic floor. Not my area of expertise, but an issue that is being more commonly treated by PT. I would suggest discussing with your OB/GYN

2009-10-26 ultrasound:

Actually US is shoown to be effective is applied for three minutes and no more effective if applied longer. Meaning you will get the same effect after three minutes as you would after 10, and o be

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