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Dr. Alberto Giardini practices Neuropathology in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Giardini studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease.
5 years
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Alberto Giardini
- Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia College of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Bio
Alberto Giardini, DO '19, is a dedicated osteopathic physician, home-grown at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he completed both medical school and later...
How can manipulation help severe menstrual pain?
There are some common patterns of somatic dysfunction, especially of the pelvis and sacrum, that can be found in patients with more severe menstrual cramps. Depending on the patient, READ MORE
There are some common patterns of somatic dysfunction, especially of the pelvis and sacrum, that can be found in patients with more severe menstrual cramps. Depending on the patient, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) might be helpful in decreasing the severity of symptoms. There are some easy techniques that can be taught to partners or roommates that can be implemented at home too.
Can OMT help in strengthening internal muscles of the body?
OMT cannot strengthen muscles. However, they can help reduce tensions in muscles so they have less pain and function better. Physical therapy is usually the treatment doctors prescribe READ MORE
OMT cannot strengthen muscles. However, they can help reduce tensions in muscles so they have less pain and function better. Physical therapy is usually the treatment doctors prescribe for strengthening muscles. OMT can certainly be done in combination with physical therapy too.
Does Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment also include medication?
Osteopathic Manipulative treatment (OMT) is performed by DOs who are licensed physicians in the US like MDs. Since only DOs learn OMT, it is the primary difference between MDs READ MORE
Osteopathic Manipulative treatment (OMT) is performed by DOs who are licensed physicians in the US like MDs. Since only DOs learn OMT, it is the primary difference between MDs and DOs. Both DOs and MDs can write for physical therapy and medications.
DOs who perform OMT may find that medications and physical therapy may be appropriate treatments for certain conditions and are usually beneficial to be completed in combination with each other and OMT.
DOs who perform OMT may find that medications and physical therapy may be appropriate treatments for certain conditions and are usually beneficial to be completed in combination with each other and OMT.
Can chronic low back pain be treated without surgery?
Not all back pain requires surgery. Treatment strategies should be tailored to individual patients, some patients need surgery and some don't. Sometimes osteopathic manipulative READ MORE
Not all back pain requires surgery. Treatment strategies should be tailored to individual patients, some patients need surgery and some don't. Sometimes osteopathic manipulative medicine can be a useful tool in treating low back pain, especially in pregnant patients. If you would like another opinion on this matter, I would be happy to review your records and evaluate you. Hope this helps!
Can chronic low back pain be treated without surgery?
Not all back pain requires surgery. Treatment strategies should be tailored to individual patients, some patients need surgery and some don't. Sometimes osteopathic manipulative READ MORE
Not all back pain requires surgery. Treatment strategies should be tailored to individual patients, some patients need surgery and some don't. Sometimes osteopathic manipulative medicine can be a useful tool in treating low back pain, especially in pregnant patients. If you would like another opinion on this matter, I would be happy to review your records and evaluate you. Hope this helps!
