- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Medical Weight LossIf you are carrying around an extra 20 pounds or more it only makes sense that a sensible weight loss program will help. But remember there are overweight people without spine pain. Right now it is more important that you focus on your exercise program and your medicines.
- Primary CareIf yours is not listed, call our offices at 404.659.5909 to verify if we are a provider for your plan. If your plan requires a referral, please obtain from your primary care physician prior to making an appointment.
- Family PracticeAdonness graduated from Georgia State University as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014. She worked in family practice for 3 years before joining Dr. Howard in the Atlanta office. Some of her accomplishments include...
- Emergency CareYou are in our care after being treated by one or more other health care Providers; perhaps your family doctor, a surgeon, the Emergency Room, an anesthesiologist, or your dentist. You have completed a series of questionnaires and detailed interviews regarding your past medical history, the degree and duration of your pain, and have agreed to our treatment plan to include diagnostic testing, regular Urine Drug Monitoring, and have executed a Pain Management Agreement in conjunction with your Provider.
- Internal MedicineMeredith graduated from the Emory University Physician Assistant program in 2004. She worked in internal medicine for a year before joining Rehab Physicians Group in 2004. Some of her accomplishments include...
- Gastroenterology
- NeurologyKen graduated from the Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program in Florida in 2014. He worked in Neurology for a year before joining Rehab Physicians Group in 2015. Some of his accomplishments include...
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromePerform Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) in the diagnosis of entrapment neuropathies, i.e. Carpal Tunnel, ulnar tardy, tarsal tunnel, peroneal nerve entrapment plexopathies, nerve root involvement from herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, peripheral neuropathies, myopathy, etc.
- Stress ManagementNo one can answer this with absolute certainty. It takes 8-12 weeks to strengthen your muscles/ligaments and several weeks to regulate your medicines. Stress, anger, hostility and frustration will increase your healing time. You will need to become disciplined with your exercises, medicines, and stress management techniques.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- X-Rays
- General Surgery
- Knee ReplacementOftentimes the integration of multiple healthcare professionals is necessary to facilitate recovery; in PM & R this includes occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, rehabilitation nursing, diet/nutrition, social services, and case management. The Physiatrist may function as the attending physician/medical director at a primary acute inpatient rehabilitation facility or as a consultant, working in conjunction with a primary care physician or facility medical director in the post-acute/sub-acute or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) environment. Common disabilities treated by Physiatrists in the inpatient setting include recovery from major joint surgery i.e. hip/knee replacement, traumatic brain injury, stroke and general de-conditioning.
- Sports MedicineThe Physiatrists typical outpatient practice includes treatment and rehabilitation for back & neck injury, joint pain, repetitive stress injuries such as Carpal Tunnel syndrome, work related injuries (workers’compensation), sports injuries, Cerebral Palsy, fibromyalgia and recovery from motor vehicle accidents. Physiatrists are leaders in the care, treatment and independence training of millions of people facing short-term, intermediate and long-term physical impairments and challenges. Physical medicine intervention not only speeds recovery, facilitates maximum functional capacity, and helps restore quality of life but also contributes to an overall decrease in long term health care related costs.
- Physical TherapyIt is equally important that you work with a physician who believes in and practices a multidisciplinary treatment approach. This means that your treatment may consist of several different disciplines. For example, you may use some prescribed medications, some physical therapy, some aerobic exercise and yoga or relaxation exercises. Choose a physician who will help you organize the different treatment approaches. You can think of this as the “using every tool in the toolbox” approach.
- Occupational Therapy
- Tennis Elbow
- Back Pain