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Unfortunately, there is a real lack of studies comparing one triptan medication to another but in the absence of head-to-head studies, this is what we do know about triptans, one of the most commonly used …

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Sciatica: Why It Occurs
Friday, 27 Aug, 2010 – 4:02 | No Comment

Anyone who has had sciatica knows how terribly painful this nerve problem is. I liken it to a severe, chronic toothache. Pain medication, even narcotics, does little to dull the pain. This inflammation of the …

Causes of Sciatica
Friday, 27 Aug, 2010 – 4:00 | No Comment

The pirifiormis muscle should not be overlooked as the cause of sciatica. This video does a great job showing just why this muscle can cause sciatica.

Treating Ringworm
Wednesday, 21 Jul, 2010 – 4:04 | No Comment

Ringworm Treatment for Body and Objects
Wednesday, 21 Jul, 2010 – 4:00 | No Comment

Ringworm Treatment for Body and Clothes
This is a great short video about ringworm, a very common fungal infection of the skin. Dr. David Hill (love that bow-tie) discusses over-the-counter preparations used to treat ringworm (tinea) …

V/Q Scan to Detect Pulmonary Emboli
Friday, 18 Jun, 2010 – 4:20 | No Comment

I was recently asked by a patient to explain the steps involved in the V/Q scan or ventilation perfusion scan which we order if we suspect a pulmonary emboli (blood clot). Truth was, I’ve ordered …

V/Q Scan to Detect Pulmonary Blood Clots
Friday, 18 Jun, 2010 – 4:00 | No Comment

Concussion
Friday, 21 May, 2010 – 21:39 | No Comment

Concussion: Why It Matters and How to Diagnose It

Concussion: Why It Matters and How to Diagnose It
Friday, 21 May, 2010 – 4:00 | No Comment
Concussion: Why It Matters and How to Diagnose It

The force of the impact causes the brain to strike the inner surface of the skull causing the brain to rebound and strike the back inner surface of the skull. This leads to swelling and …

Patellofemoral: McConnell Taping Technique
Sunday, 9 May, 2010 – 15:26 | No Comment
Patellofemoral: McConnell Taping Technique

McConnell taping is done to help the patella (knee cap) track better along the femoral groove. This short video shows how it is done.

Patellofemoral Syndrome: McConnell Taping Video
Friday, 7 May, 2010 – 4:00 | No Comment
Patellofemoral Syndrome: McConnell Taping Video

McConnell taping is done to help the patella (knee cap) track better along the femoral groove. This short video shows how it is done.