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 Charlie Engle Sends VQ OrthoCare a video message about Running America [0:03:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

For several years, VQ OrthoCare has had a relationship with Charlie Engle. Passion and caring are the two words that made us believe Charlie Engle was the right spokesperson for our company. Charlie is a very passionate individual. Secondly, Charlie cares. He cares not only about his athletic accomplishments, but more importantly, he wants to make a difference in the world in which we live. Read the rest of this entry »

While some hoped the Lakers would bring back a win while on the road, Sunday’s game two of the NBA finals was a defeat for LA fans; but another win for athletes and their trainers. The Celtics’ Pierce not only kept his promise for being ready, but also helped the team secure a big win and for a big part of the fourth quarter the Celtics kept a 20-point lead over the Lakers.

Celtics star Pierce says he’ll be ready for Game 2
By TOM WITHERS – June 8th

BOSTON (AP) — In the past two days, New England’s most celebrated right knee — and to this point, the focal point of the NBA finals — has been encased in ice, undergone electrical stimulation therapy, even had lasers fired at it.

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From latimes.com — May 13, 2008 "It was the tweak felt around the Southland…"

"I tried to play and make drives to the basket where I could kind of withstand the pain without the back completely spasming and then put the next game really in jeopardy," Bryant said.

On Monday he addressed reporters while standing, as he did during Sunday’s postgame news conference. Bryant said he would receive round-the-clock treatment.

His regimen includes ice, heat, massage and stretching. Bryant also held his electrical stimulation device by his side, saying he would basically sleep with it the next couple days.

… It delivers a current of up to 35 volts through four electrodes placed on the skin. The current contracts the muscles, increasing blood flow to the area to help recovery and it’s also thought to help block pain signals to the brain.

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Multi-Modality Electrotherapy
A Safe and Cost-Effective Adjunctive Treatment for Managing Pain

Chronic pain is a major health concern in the U.S., and the leading cause of disability. The costs associated with treating chronic pain are very high and growing higher, and include medications, treatment for side effects, and lost productivity at work. Multi-modality electrotherapy can be a cost-effective solution for patients requiring pain management.

This paper reports on the consequences of pain, treatment options, and common types of pain medication along with their potential disadvantages. Electrotherapy is presented as a cost-effective adjunctive therapy for pain and other symptoms caused by musculoskeletal and soft-tissue conditions.

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Human Resources plays an indirect role in the patient’s rehab experience.  If our employees have the appropriate experience, skill sets and are content, they are more apt to provide better customer service to our patients. HR’s job is to set the stage to make that happen by creating processes, systems and controls that ensure that we hire & retain quality associates, and have a workplace that is safe.

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