Rhode Island Integrated Medicine: About Us

March 15, 2010


	We are a multidiscipline family healthcare center offering traditional methods of treatment that successfully address a wide range of medical, movement, cognitive, and behavioral disorders. But we are also much more. Within our practice is an active brain research facility, which has pioneered the development of a unique, scientific treatment therapy called Cortical Integrative Therapy (CITŽ). This multidisciplinary approach to healing is changing the way that many brain-based disorders are treated. Instead of managing the symptoms of those disorders, we identify and can often cure the root cause of the problem. We have state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and more than 20 years of experience treating a broad spectrum of physical and brain-based disorders, automobile and work-related injuries, and the discomforts of chronic pain. We also have the ability to assess and reduce the risk of falling in seniors. See the drop down menu for more information about this important service. What all of this means for you is that we're able not only to diagnose your problem and increase your physical function or alleviate your pain, but also to significantly improve your quality of life. Our professional and courteous staff of internists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, psychotherapists, and chiropractic neurologists will diagnose and design an individualized treatment plan to meet your specific needs. At Rhode Island Integrated Medicine, we offer a wide range of services including physical medicine, therapeutic rehabilitation, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, vision therapy, auditory therapy, vestibular therapy, chiropractic, and nutritional counseling. If you are in need of therapeutic rehabilitation, your treatment program might involve spinal stabilization, theratubing, therabands, hand and ankle-strengthening activities, exercise balls, rocker and wobble boards, optokinetic therapy, and vestibular therapy. Using our multidisciplinary approach to healing, we are able to successfully treat a wide range of painful and debilitating problems bringing immediate and long-term relief for: Arthritis Bursitis and tendonitis Headaches and dizziness Injuries or trauma from whiplash Leg, knee, and ankle pain Neurological conditions: ADD/HD and learning disorders Ataxia Dystonia Hypotonia Memory difficulties Movement disorders Parkinson's Disease Peripheral nerve injuries (numbness/tingling in arms, hands, legs, and feet) Tremors Vertigo and balance problems Pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, back, arms, head, and chest Repetitive strain disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome Scoliosis Sports injuries and most musculo-skeletal injuries such as tennis elbow, strained muscles, and sprained joints and ligaments Vestibular problems Work-related injuries Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Assessment: Our patients receive a comprehensive intake evaluation that includes medical, neurological, cognitive, visual, behavioral, chiropractic, and functional assessments. We also conduct assessments relating to eye movement, hearing, and measurement of airflow in the lungs. Diagnosis: Based on the results of the intake assessment, we design a treatment strategy that will most benefit the patient. Treatment strategies are developed on an individualized basis - unique to each patient and his particular evaluation. Treatment: Our uniquely trained therapists administer each individualized treatment program. In addition, patients may be required to do "homework" -- a series of individualized assignments and exercises -- which convert short-term gains into long-term, permanent change. Treatment may also include educational sessions for family members. Family can be a critical component if changes in the home environment - for example, changes in diet and nutrition or reinforcement of repetitive exercises -- must be made in order to maximize results for the patient. Restoring Hope One Patient at a Time We understand how a physical or brain-related disorder can affect your life. Fortunately, we have treatment programs that can help you. We have achieved a high rate of success due in part to our methods and our team, but also to our comprehensive screening process - we accept only highly motivated patients who we know we can help. Our goal is to help you get on with the business of life - living every day to the fullest. We believe that every one of our patients has the potential to improve the quality of their lives. But more than anything, we believe in restoring hope and peace-of-mind one patient at a time. Please call us at 401.781.3374 or email us at vpedrodc@cs.com.

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