Technology to help pinpoint pain, weakness and numbness:

Our medical staff performs electrodiagnostic studies to identify diseases of the nerves and muscles.  These studies can be helpful in evaluating symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness and pain.  They can identify disease processes involving the nerves, muscles, nerve-muscle junction or spinal cord.  Techniques and technology options include electromyography, electro-acuscope/myopulse, fibromyalgia trigger-point injections and Current Perception Threshold (CPT) testing.

Electromyography (EMG) entails the use of a thin wire electrode, which is inserted into a muscle.  This serves as an antenna, which records the muscle's electrical activity.  Nerve cells transmit messages via electrical impulses, which stimulate the muscle to move.   When nerves are pinched or injured, or if the muscles are diseased, the normal electrical patterns change. 
Ask us about Current Perception Threshold sensory testing for pinched nerves, carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy.  This technique is virtually painless.   

The Electro-Acuscope Myopulse Therapy System, used in conjunction with MATRIX bioelectric stimulation, reduces pain and increases range of motion.  This form of therapy does not heal anything, but rather initiates the healing process by increasing normality in the soft tissue, so the body can heal itself.  It treats by introducing a gentle electrical current similar to the body's own.  This increases the electrical activity of the affected tissue so that cells can begin the work of self-repair.  Reported case studies show increases in healing time by as much as 50%.

Fibromyalgia Trigger-Point Injection Therapy involves the use of anti-inflammatories or steroids injected into myofascial trigger points, or tender areas within a taut band of muscle, which can give referred pain to other areas of the body.  By reducing the inflammation and breaking the cycle of pain, a patient is able to return to a more productive, pain-free life.     

"You don't have to live with pain anymore."

The Workers' Comp Authority:

Comprehensive Care:

When it comes to Workers' Compensation cases, Action PM&R has earned a reputation for being top specialists who have helped hundreds of workers return to productive and fulfilling lives.  We have the ability to guide you smoothly through the entire Workers' Compensation process.  

At Action PM&R, we work with the best therapists in all disciplines, including physical, occupational, pediatric and speech therapy.  Together we work to provide you with a comprehensive, individualized treatment to get you back to the life you deserve.

Conditions treated include:

  Strokes & related problems
  Guillain-Barre syndrome
  Multiple sclerosis
  Peripheral neuropathy
  Fibromyalgia
  Pinched nerves
  Carpal tunnel syndrome
  Traumatic brain injury
  Spinal cord injury
  Spinal disorders & deformities
  Balance disorders
  Bladder & bowel disorders
  Amputations & related mobility problems
  Muscular & sports injury
  Cancer-related problems
  Burn-related problems
  Osteoporosis & arthritis
  Chronic fatigue syndrome
  Migraine & muscle tension headaches
  Postoperative knee & hip conditions
  Muscle spasticity
  Acute & chronic lymphedema
  Generalized deconditioning
  Pediatric, neurologic & orthopedic conditions
  Cerebral palsy

We don't just treat pain from arthritis, disc problems, degenerative conditions or injury.  We offer complete diagnoses, treatment and rehabilitation for nearly all conditions of a physical nature.  From sports and occupational injuries to Worker's Compensation issues to healthcare conditions common to the old or young, we tackle all problems with the same tenacious dedication to your relief and restored lifestyle.  Our treatment recommendations on your health will help keep you pain-free for a long time to come.  More importantly, we are equipped to handle the physical problems that cause the pain as well as the psychological problems that result from pain.    

Recovery & Rehabilitation:

Once your diagnosis has been made, we will develop a treatment plan that will be explained in detail to you.  The treatments may involve traditional, alternative and complementary medical techniques, including:

  Osteopathic treatment
  Spinal manipulation
  Independent medical examinations
Disability examinations
  Acute & chronic pain management
  Acupuncture
  Bioenergetic medicine
  Nutrition therapy
  Exercise programs for all conditions
  Exercise programs for optimal sports performance
  Physical, occupational & speech therapy
  Dynamic surface EMGs
  Massage therapy
  Biofeedback training
  Incontinence treatment for men & women
  Relaxation training & behavioral management
  Supportive counseling

Additional treatment includes viscoelastic supplementation, which is an alternative to old-fashioned steroid injections to the knee and has been proven to decrease pain and improve knee function.