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Kareen Velez
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Kareen Velez is an experienced physician, with Dual Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Medicine, practicing in Tavares and Lady Lake, FL
Skilled in Neuromusculoskeletal disorders, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Pain and Spasticity Management.
Skilled in Neuromusculoskeletal disorders, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Pain and Spasticity Management.
18 years
Experience
Kareen Velez
- Tavares, FL
- University of Puerto Rico
- Accepting new patients
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Can physical therapy fix posture?
Physical therapy can work to strengthen and stretch all muscles necessary to improve or fix your posture. However, it has limited use if the cause for bad posture is related to READ MORE
Physical therapy can work to strengthen and stretch all muscles necessary to improve or fix your posture. However, it has limited use if the cause for bad posture is related to spine conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, or any condition in which the bony structures of your spine are fused,
Do you need rehab after a stroke?
Rehabilitation after a stroke is highly recommended, as it improves recovery and functional outcomes. Rehabilitation can also anticipate your equipment needs prior to returning READ MORE
Rehabilitation after a stroke is highly recommended, as it improves recovery and functional outcomes. Rehabilitation can also anticipate your equipment needs prior to returning home.
Can physical therapy heal a herniated disc?
Physical therapy does not heal a herniated disk. However, it can strenghten your core muscles, which off loads tension from your spine. Physical therapy can can also provide modalities READ MORE
Physical therapy does not heal a herniated disk. However, it can strenghten your core muscles, which off loads tension from your spine. Physical therapy can can also provide modalities to treat pain.
Is tramadol a narcotic pain medicine?
Tramadol is a controlled substance that acts at the same receptors in your body that other narcotic pain medications use, such as morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone. However, tramadol READ MORE
Tramadol is a controlled substance that acts at the same receptors in your body that other narcotic pain medications use, such as morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone. However, tramadol also blocks the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. By doing this, it blocks the pain signal going to the brain.
