Dr. Francis X. Palermo, MD, MPH, MBA
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
751 Ryland St Reno NV, 89502About
Dr. Francis Palermo is a physiatrist practicing in Reno, NV. Dr. Palermo is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Palermo focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Palermo can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Tufts University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
physical medicine & rehabilitation
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How long is physical therapy needed for wrist pain?
Three to four weeks typically, and it depends on the actual problem. Both physical therapists as well as hand certified occupational therapists would be able to help. Wrists are tricky and need protection and an accurate diagnosis - anatomical and functional.There are also special injections called PRP - platelet rich plasma and a somewhat more complicated non surgical injection mesenchymal stem cells. Both come from you and the concentrated platelets or stem cells are injected into the affected joint space. One shot of cortisone can help for months, but you still need therapy and protection. If your pain is not coming directly from one of the small wrist joints, then it can be from the ligaments, tendons or nerves (like carpal tunnel). There are stretching techniques, strengthening exercises and protective devices for all of these. There are also ultrasound heating and "Fluido" therapies from the therapists. You need a therapist who knows hands and it should take about a few weeks, no matter what approach you take. All the best, Dr. P READ MORE
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- Assistant Clinical Professor within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation University of Colorado School of Medicine -
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Get to know Physiatrist Dr. Francis X. Palermo, who serves patients in Reno, Nevada.
A board-certified physiatrist, Dr. Palermo sees patients at his private practice i
Throughout his academic career, he earned his medical degree from the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1979, and completed his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at the University of Washington in 1982. Later, he obtained a Master of Public Health degree (MPH), and a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA).
An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in physical medicine & rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR). The mission of the ABPMR is to serve the public by improving the quality of patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). This is accomplished through a process of certification and maintenance of certification that fosters excellence and encourages continuous learning.
Teaching students, Dr. Palermo serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor within the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry and physiatrics, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physiatrists treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
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