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Mr. Ron Ripple
Physician Assistant
Ron Ripple is a physician assistant practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. Ron specializes in preventing and treating human illness and injury by providing a broad range of care under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's work can include physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, performing procedures and prescribing medication. Often times, they can assist in surgery but the scope of practice can vary according to jurisdiction or health care setting.
Mr. Ron Ripple
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- Accepting new patients
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Is physical therapy good for arthritis?
Yes it is, but in moderation. No pain no gain is not what should be discussed here anymore!! However, especially with the knee, motion is lotion!!!
Can physical therapy help after hip replacement?
Absolutely will help!! But, the patient is the one that really needs to be fully invested in doing the work!!! Getting up and walking to the chair is not going to benefit them!! READ MORE
Absolutely will help!! But, the patient is the one that really needs to be fully invested in doing the work!!! Getting up and walking to the chair is not going to benefit them!! Getting up vs and walking, walking , walking is what is needed. Make those muscles strong!!! Ron Ripple, DMSc, PA-C, Orthopedics
When should I start physio after shoulder surgery?
Depends on what procedure you had
Is physical therapy effective for knee pain?
Sometimes physical therapy can make a difference. Sometimes muscle weakness can be the cause our knees dont work properly. If physical therapy does not work, then either an injection READ MORE
Sometimes physical therapy can make a difference. Sometimes muscle weakness can be the cause our knees dont work properly. If physical therapy does not work, then either an injection or possibly surgical intervention is needed.
Motorcycle burn?
No hydrogen peroxide at this point. Probably needs to be drained, cultured, and antibiotics.
