Dr. Kaplan delves into the very controversial topic of identifying and treating chronic Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that lingers past standard courses of treatment. This presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan was recorded on Sept. 26, 2019.
Dr. Kaplan discussed the difficulties in correctly diagnosing chronic Lyme as well as new research and treatments that are currently available.
To download any of the handouts that were provided, click on the links below. You can also download a pdf copy of Dr. Kaplan’s PowerPoint presentation.
Physical Therapists Jeanne Scheele and Pat Alomar are now using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy in the plan of care for their patients.
What is FSM?
FSM uses low-level electrical impulses, measured in hertz or pulses, to deliver microcurrents to targeted areas of the body to initiate healing. It has been used by licensed & trained practitioners for decades to treat a variety of conditions from joint and muscle pain to IBS and GERD. FSM is a safe, effective and non-invasive alternative treating pain & injury for anyone who is looking for non-opiate/non-pharmaceutical treatments.
How does it work?
As we know, the body hosts its very own electrical system and each type of tissue is known to operate at a specific electrical frequency. However, injury and illness can disrupt those frequencies making recovery more difficult. FSM delivers similar frequencies to targeted areas of the body with the goal of increasing cellular energy production (ATP), reducing pain and inflammation, and repairing and restoring tissue function.
What is it used for?
FSM can benefit a wide variety of conditions, including:
Jeanne and Pat have seen some amazing results so far! The following are testimonials from patients who received FSM as part of their physical therapy care.
“I have been receiving FSM on my shoulder and knee. It always gives me pain relief right away.” D.S., Patient
“I have been using FSM for my anxiety. My anxiety noticeably disappeared within the first few minutes of use and lasted throughout the day.” L.R., Patient
“You guys are not just restoring my body, you are taking me to what I can’t conceive of. I had never heard of FSM until now.” A.B., Patient
What about risks?
FSM is not recommended if you have are pregnant or if you have a known cancer.
How can I learn more?
If you would like to find out if FSM is appropriate for your medical condition and can help you recover, please call 703-532-4892 and ask to speak with Jeanne Scheele or Patricia Alomar today.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 1 out of 3 people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime. Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the very same virus that causes chickenpox. The reason for this is that the virus never completely leaves the body, instead, it remains inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain and years later it may reactivate as shingles.
What do you need to know?
Most cases of shingles occur in people who are over 50 and the risk continues to increase as you get older.
A weakened immune system may also put you at higher risk.
Shingles can cause severe pain. The most common symptom is a painful skin rash that usually appears on either side of your torso or can affect the trigeminal nerve around and over the eye. The rash and accompanying symptoms can last anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks and unfortunately for some, the pain can last for months, or even years, after the rash goes away. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of shingles, affecting approximately 10-15% of shingles cases. Integrative treatments that can help ease the pain of PHN include acupuncture, medications, stress reduction techniques, and IV therapy.
In 2017, the Food & Drug Administration approved a new, more effective vaccine called Shingrix. This new vaccine is reported to be more than 90% effective when taken as recommended according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This is a far higher effectiveness rate than the old vaccine, Zostavax. For maximum effectiveness, the vaccine is given in two shots, 2-6 months apart.
Who should get the vaccine?
Adults over 50 years old who:
have had chickenpox or can’t remember if they have had chickenpox
have already had shingles
have already been vaccinated with the Zostavax vaccine
If you meet the criteria above or have questions about the vaccine, talk to your primary care physician right away.
Getting vaccinated will significantly reduce your risk of getting shingles and the complications that it may cause.
If you have questions about the Shingrix vaccine or if you are not sure if you are a good candidate, ask them if it’s right for you. You can also visit https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/index.html for more information from the CDC.
If you currently have shingles and would like to talk to a nurse about our treatment protocol, call us today at 703-532-4892.
“Combating Chronic Lyme,” a Presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan
/in Conditions, Inflammation, Treatments/by Kaplan CenterDr. Kaplan delves into the very controversial topic of identifying and treating chronic Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that lingers past standard courses of treatment. This presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan was recorded on Sept. 26, 2019.
Dr. Kaplan discussed the difficulties in correctly diagnosing chronic Lyme as well as new research and treatments that are currently available.
To download any of the handouts that were provided, click on the links below. You can also download a pdf copy of Dr. Kaplan’s PowerPoint presentation.
Questionnaire:
Horowitz Lyme-MSIDS Questionnaire
Research study:
“Disulfiram (Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide) in the Treatment of Lyme Disease and Babesiosis: Report of Experience in Three Cases“
Research study:
“The Use of Dapsone as a Novel “Persister” Drug in the Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease/Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome“
PowerPoint presentation:
Solving the Puzzle of PTLDS, a Presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO
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What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)?
/in Treatments/by Kaplan CenterPhysical Therapists Jeanne Scheele and Pat Alomar are now using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy in the plan of care for their patients.
What is FSM?
FSM uses low-level electrical impulses, measured in hertz or pulses, to deliver microcurrents to targeted areas of the body to initiate healing. It has been used by licensed & trained practitioners for decades to treat a variety of conditions from joint and muscle pain to IBS and GERD. FSM is a safe, effective and non-invasive alternative treating pain & injury for anyone who is looking for non-opiate/non-pharmaceutical treatments.
How does it work?
As we know, the body hosts its very own electrical system and each type of tissue is known to operate at a specific electrical frequency. However, injury and illness can disrupt those frequencies making recovery more difficult. FSM delivers similar frequencies to targeted areas of the body with the goal of increasing cellular energy production (ATP), reducing pain and inflammation, and repairing and restoring tissue function.
What is it used for?
FSM can benefit a wide variety of conditions, including:
The results?
Jeanne and Pat have seen some amazing results so far! The following are testimonials from patients who received FSM as part of their physical therapy care.
What about risks?
FSM is not recommended if you have are pregnant or if you have a known cancer.
How can I learn more?
If you would like to find out if FSM is appropriate for your medical condition and can help you recover, please call 703-532-4892 and ask to speak with Jeanne Scheele or Patricia Alomar today.
References:
Sharp SJ, Huynh MT, Filart R. Frequency-Specific Microcurrent as Adjunctive Therapy for Three Wounded Warriors. Med Acupunct. 2019 Jun 1;31(3):189-192. doi: 10.1089/acu.2019.1366.
McMakin CR, Gregory WM, Phillips TM. Cytokine changes with microcurrent treatment of fibromyalgia associated with cervical spine trauma. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Volume 9, Issue 3, July 2005, Pages 169-176
Seegers JC, Lottering ML, Joubert AM, Joubert F, Koorts A, Engelbrecht CA, van Papendorp DH. A pulsed DC electric field affects P2-purinergic receptor functions by altering the ATP levels in in vitro and in vivo systems. Med Hypotheses. 2002 Feb;58(2):171-6.
Seegers JC, Engelbrecht CA, van Papendorp DH. Activation of signal-transduction mechanisms may underlie the therapeutic effects of an applied electric field. Med Hypotheses. 2001 Aug;57(2):224-30.
Why You Should Get Your Shingles Vaccine
/in Treatments/by Lisa Lilienfield, MDAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 1 out of 3 people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime. Shingles is a painful viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the very same virus that causes chickenpox. The reason for this is that the virus never completely leaves the body, instead, it remains inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain and years later it may reactivate as shingles.
What do you need to know?
Who should get the vaccine?
Adults over 50 years old who:
If you meet the criteria above or have questions about the vaccine, talk to your primary care physician right away.
Getting vaccinated will significantly reduce your risk of getting shingles and the complications that it may cause.
If you have questions about the Shingrix vaccine or if you are not sure if you are a good candidate, ask them if it’s right for you. You can also visit https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/index.html for more information from the CDC.
If you currently have shingles and would like to talk to a nurse about our treatment protocol, call us today at 703-532-4892.