The goal of a limb preservation center (LPC) is to prevent amputations and improve quality of life. LPCs can be free-standing entities, be a part of a hospital, be a part of a practice, or be centered around an office-based lab (OBL) or an ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). It is logical for the LPC to be centered around an OBL/ASC and wound care center, since most of the procedures required for limb preservation can be performed in the OBL/ASC and wound care center. The most common causes of limb loss are diabetic complications such as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), ischemia with or without infection, followed by osteomyelitis, trauma, venous disease and other minor causes like frostbite, tumor etc. Optimal care can only be realized using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Multidisciplinary Team Primary Care: It is important to make sure that the patient’s risk factors are managed. Since the most common …
5 ways to get the most out of your Talar Medical membership
If you’re a member of Talar Medical, then you know that we offer a variety of resources to help you get the most out of your membership. Here are five ways to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. 1. One-stop-shop ordering portal for your convenience! The Talar Medical one-stop-shop ordering portal is the perfect way to take advantage of all our features and benefits! Our easy-to-use interface makes ordering from all our vendors a breeze, and our reporting capabilities let you keep track of your supplies like never before. Inventory management features like favorite lists, templates, and the scan-in/scan-out feature make ordering and tracking supplies easier than ever. Plus, you can download the app to any device for added convenience! 2. Free bi-monthly webinars! If you’re a Talar Medical member, you’re in luck! We offer a free bi-monthly webinar series, #TalarTuesday to help you stay on …
Podiatric Medicine & Physical Therapy
A lot can be said about the power of combining Physical Therapy and Podiatric Medicine together to provide a whole-istic approach to healthcare. Movement specialists and foot & ankle specialists can provide numerous synergies to meet a patient’s goals and optimize their overall wellness. In-house Physical Therapy is an excellent way to provide your practice with a larger variety of services and pain-relief options. Another option is establishing a partnership with a local therapy clinic for referrals and co-marketing opportunities. Several ways a Physical Therapist can benefit your practice include: Exercise programs- From a home exercise program to gait analysis, physical therapists take a ground-up approach when assessing the foot and ankle. Often looking at strength programs and biomechanics that are impacting the entire lower chain. A gait and running analysis can be performed to see where and when the patient may be experiencing a problem. Pain Relief- Laser, Ultrasound, …
Improve Front Office Efficiency: 5 Automation Benefits
Your front office is your patients’ primary touch-point for communication with your medical practice. By automating 40% of front office tasks, you can provide them with instant communication inside and outside the office. What most medical practices don’t realize is that this kind of ease for patients also maximizes front office productivity and satisfaction, allowing staff to focus on the tasks that bring value to your practice. In recent years, offices have turned to automation to keep their front office running seamlessly. It’s become a #1 tool for saving time & money, keeping patients coming back, increasing staff satisfaction and eliminating human-error. The benefits are endless, but if you ask us, there are 5 that top the list: 1. Instantly Communicate with Patients Your front office is your patients’ first point of communication. When you automate patient touch-points (from self-scheduling to mobile check-ins), you’re able to inform during and after …
Podiatric Physicians Trust Talar Medical for Achilles Tendonitis Treatment
Achilles tendonitis is a common injury among runners and can be caused by overuse or sudden increases in activity level. Symptoms include pain and stiffness in the back of the leg, swelling, and difficulty flexing the foot. Talar Medical is here to help get your patients back to doing what they enjoy! We offer a variety of products that can help your patients get back to their active lifestyles. CoreLINE Walking Boot by Surefit Night Splint from DeRoyal Talar Medical offers a variety of night splints that are designed to treat many different Podiatric conditions. A night splint is a device worn overnight to keep the Achilles tendon in a stretched position. This helps to prevent the condition’s progression and can reduce pain and inflammation. The Equinus Brace by IQ Med This brace helps stretch the calf muscle and relieves tension on the Achilles tendon. This can help to reduce …
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization & Plantar Fasciitis
By Luke Ferdinands, Founder of Alleviate and Inventor of the Arch Massager Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (abbreviated to IASTM, commonly known as “Graston Technique” after the brand that has dominated the space) is gaining popularity in the US as a treatment modality for tendinopathies and other soft tissue ailments. In my home country of New Zealand, it’s been taught and used for decades. In fact, for most of my 18 year career I’ve used specially designed steel tools to treat both acute and chronic presentations of tissue dysfunctions – notably Plantar Fasciitis and Fasciosis. My clinical experience tells me that it delivers patients an immediate “ah-ha” moment in the clinic and measurable pain and function improvement with continued application, even in the most stubborn recalcitrant presentations of PF. So the patient feels better right now, keeps getting better with each treatment, and it’s completely non-invasive. There is published research backing …