Dr. Luz Patient Care Information: Over-the-Counter Pain Relief Items and Supplements
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Lidocaine/Salon Pas patches (topical)- use as directed |
2 tabs Aleve + 2 tabs Extra Strength Tylenol - take 4 pills in combination twice per day |
Melatonin - up to 10mg nightly as needed for sleep |
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Arnica gel (topical) - use as direct |
Epsom Salt Soak |
Magnesium - 400mg per day |
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Tiger Balm (topical)- use as directed |
Glucoasmine and Chondroitin - take 1 dose per day |
Vitamin B complex - 1 dose per day |
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Capsaicin cream (topical) - use as directed |
Omega 3s - 1 dose per day |
Vitamin D3 - 1000 to 2000iu per day |
Dr. Luz Patient Care Information: Over-the-Counter Durable Medical Equipment
| Compression shorts | Neoprene knee sleeve | Powerstep, Superfeet orthotics - Marathon Sports |
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| Compression calf sleeve | Toe spacers, Yoga Toes | Car sear wedge cushion |
| Elbow counterforce brace | Dancer's/metatarsal pad | Ischual bursa wedge cushion |
| Cho-pat strap | Tuli Heel Cups
Portable Ultrasound (SAM) |
Cervical Traction
TENS unit |
Dr. Luz Patient Care Information: Rehabilitation and Wellness Resources
Rehabilitation Resources: https://www.semc.org/services-directory/orthopedics/sportsmedicine → Patient information → Rehabilitation Protocols
- PRP Information: https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_prp-injections.asp
- Tenex Procedure Information: https://tenexhealth.com/faq/
- Acupuncture Resources:
- Stepping Stone (Wellesley, MA): https://www.steppingstoneacu.com/
- Kiiko Matsumoto (Newton, MA): http://kiikomatsumoto.com/
- Community Acupuncture (Brighton, MA): https://snapappointments.com/bcacup
- Janine Agoglia (Natick, MA): http://integrativetherapeutics.com/
- Peri Ozkur (Newton, MA): http://periozkeracupuncture.com/
- Wellness Resources:
- Dr. Janine Pardo: Preventive care, wellness-focused internal medicine: sleep, nutrition, massage, yoga specialists: www.janinepardomd.com
- Yoga with Adriene: Free yoga videos for students of various abilities: http://yogawithadriene.com/
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine: Patient information: https://www.amssm.org/PatientsLanding.php
- CDC Heads Up: Concussion information for patients: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html
- ImPACT Concussion Education: Neurocognitive Testing: https://concussioncareresources.com/topic/concussion-education/
To schedule an appointment, visit our Sports Medicine website at: semc.org/services-directory/orthopedics/sportsmedicine
BRIGHTON Sports Medicine
736 Cambridge St, CCP9, Brighton, MA 02135
Phone 617-779-6500
CHESTNUT HILL Sports Medicine
822 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone (617) 396-8866