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The Benefits of Decompression

Posted at 22:59h in Blog

Decompression therapy is being more well known these days. It offers many benefits for a lot of different conditions, mainly in terms of relieving discogenic pain. What are the primary benefits to using Decompression? non-surgical drug-free alleviates radiating leg pain, including sciatica helps with numbness in...

Why HBOT May Be Beneficial For Athletes?

Posted at 10:26h in Blog

Concussions are among the most dangerous injuries suffered by football players, mainly due to the fact that it can lead to more traumatic brain injuries. Other sports injuries may include, injuries to the neck and spinal column can lead to chronic conditions. Pinched nerves tend to...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Traumatic Brain Injuries

Posted at 15:57h in Blog

More and more research is coming out supporting the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The premise is quite simply explained. The brain is hurt. The brain needs oxygen and doesn't want to be inflamed. HBOT increases the oxygen in the blood...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) & Concussions

Posted at 13:41h in Blog

There are case studies and trials that both support and dispute the use of HBOT for various things. What we do know is that HBOT helps the body heal. It hyper-oxygenates cells and decreases inflammation. Concussion or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), is when the brain is hurt. It...

Is Bone Marrow Better Than Adipose?

Posted at 04:02h in Blog

The short answer - No. There has been a lot of recent controversy on the topic, and in many cases, it appears that there can be a lot of misinformation out there. We hope to clarify a few key points to showcase why adipose tissue for...

Meet Emily – The ARNP at Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine

Posted at 11:12h in Blog

Here at Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine, we are extremely excited to welcome our new ARNP, Emily. Learn About Emily Emily obtained her RN-BSN from the University of Iowa in 2013 and then a dual Masters degree in Nursing from Allen College in Community and Public health and Family...

Defeat Chronic Knee Pain NOW…

Posted at 20:37h in Blog

An Eye Opening Look Into Why Drugs and Traditional Therapies Leave Many Knee Pain Sufferers Stuck In Misery and Without Hope. Progressive Rehabilitation is hosting an educational knee pain seminar on August 29th lead by Dr. Sunny Kim. Dr. Kim is a Physiatrist, Fellow of the...

Does DOC Decompression Work For Me?

Posted at 20:05h in Blog

DOC Decompression is currently the most sophisticated, true three-dimensional decompression system on the market to treat chronic neck and back pain. At our clinic in Cedar Rapids, we utilize the DOC Decompression system for our spinal decompression treatments. Spinal decompression is a treatment method used to stimulate...

10 Conditions That Can Be Treated with Regenerative Medicine

Posted at 16:56h in Blog

Regenerative medicine involves using your own body’s tissue to help heal disease and injury. Before we list some conditions that can be treated by regenerative medicine, it may be helpful to know a little bit more about each treatment we offer. What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma? Platelet-rich plasma...

Tips on Treating Joint Swelling at Home

Posted at 21:36h in Blog

Swollen joints can be a deal breaker when it comes to having fun. They are painful, uncomfortable and can put a damper on anything from the wildest of dance parties to the simple daily walk up and down the stairs. The cause of swollen joints...