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By Regenexx Tampa Bay, Regenerative Medicine Today’s orthopedic care model, much like the healthcare model in general, often treats the symptoms of an orthopedic issue without addressing the root cause of the problem. This is true of shoulder labral tears. The usual treatment prescribed by orthopedists is a repair surgery …

Cataracts remain one of the most common sight-threatening conditions affecting patients both in the US and worldwide. The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates that more than half of those aged 75 and older will have an advanced cataract at the time of diagnosis that if left untreated can result in …

The first iteration of physical therapist Jason Waz’s Tampa-based clinic was built, like most healthcare facilities, on the traditional foundation of hands-on, manual physical therapy programs. And from the start, Jason knew it was missing something. Fueled by the goal to put the “care” back in healthcare and not be …

The power of a new tool for breast cancer radiation therapy is making an impact at St. Joseph’s Hospital, as one young mother recently discovered. St. Joseph’s is the first hospital in Tampa Bay to use PreciseRT, a cutting-edge technology that delivers targeted treatment to limit the exposure of stray …

One of the most promising and successful new treatments for cancer is immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to find, target and fight many forms of the disease, even at advanced stages. The immune system is a complex collection of organs, including the spleen, thymus and bone marrow, …

Most people aren’t even aware Long COVID exists, or that it could be the reason their mind isn’t thinking clearly, their body isn’t functioning correctly or their chronic pain won’t subside. As we study the after-effects of COVID-19, it has presented a nightmare for people who are reeling from extended …

Maintaining regular wellness visits for children is essential throughout a child’s development and into their young adult life. These regular wellness visits allow the child’s pediatrician to evaluate their physical, emotional, social well-being, as well as prevent any developing health problems or concerns. Pediatricians keep children on track for essential …

By Ginger Lettelleir Recently I was talking to a friend who told me that he has never had a massage. He said, “Guys don’t get massages.” This was surprising to hear considering the many benefits of regular massage therapy. Spa therapy is a way to provide a reset for your …

When you see your physician regularly, your overall health is maximized because you and your healthcare provider have a better understanding of your health history. In addition, they communicate with the specialists that you see, they take notice of changes in your health more readily, and they keep track of …

TouchStone Home Care specializes in working with seniors and their family who may need help to continue living at home and requires assistance with their activities of daily living. Our home care specialist can assist seniors and our broad range of services can be individually tailored to meet your family’s …