What is TAVR?TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that delivers artificial valves using small catheters (tubes) to avoid the need for open-heart surgery. TAVR treats severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis (AS) is the narrowing of the aortic valve opening that results from stiff valve leaflets that don’t move easily or open fully.This can be caused by factors including: AgeBirth defectsRheumatic feverRadiationBuild-up on the leaflets of calcium, cholesterol, etc.Signs that you might have aortic stenosis include:Shortness of breathDizzinessFaintingChest painFeeling tiredSwelling in your legsRapid or fluttering heartbeatDifficulty walking even short distancesTrouble sleepingNeeding to sleep sitting upAvoiding activities you used to enjoy
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Minimally Invasive Heart CareAt Luminis Health, we take heart care seriously. Our dedicated structural heart team can diagnose and treat many heart conditions, such as valve disorders. Finding out that you need a heart valve replacement can be a shock — but rest assured you're in good hands with our team.
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Stroke and Neurological Rehab
Our team treats physical and mental limitations caused by stroke, brain injury and other nervous system disorders to maximize your independence.What Is Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation?When signals from nerves can't reach the brain or the brain can't decode them properly, many problems can result.Take stroke, for example: The effects can range from inability to move part of your body and difficulty swallowing, to faulty balance and blurred vision. This can have a devastating impact on your life.Medical treatments to reverse this type of brain or nerve damage don't yet exist. But our stroke and neurological rehabilitation team can help you manage symptoms and make the most of your current abilities.We're highly trained in techniques that take advantage of the brain's capacity to make new connections. This means you'll regain as much function as possible, depending on the nature of your injury or condition.Our goal is to increase your independence and enable you to do activities important to you.We can help reduce the effects of conditions such as:Amputations (above and below the knee).Concussion.Dementia.Guillain-Barré syndrome.Mild brain injury.Multiple sclerosis.Neuropathy.Parkinson's disease.Spinal cord injury.Stroke.Traumatic brain injury.
Why Come to Us for Occupational Therapy?Our occupational therapy team helps you reach goals that are important to you. Other reasons to choose us include:We'll create a personalized treatment plan. You and your occupational therapist discuss which activities are highest on your list of priorities. Your therapist also assesses your physical abilities, like balance and strength. In some cases, we also test mental abilities like memory, too. But that's only part of the picture. We look at your support network and the setup of your home and workplace. Taking all these things into consideration, we create a treatment plan around your individual needs.We have therapists with highly specialized skills. Our occupational therapists have built expertise in specific areas. Take those on our stroke and neurological rehabilitation team. These therapists can help people who've suffered a brain injury optimize the brain's ability to rewire itself. Our pediatric occupational therapists use play to help children develop skills they need to learn and grow. We even have therapists who sub-specialize. Our therapists who specialize in hand therapy have undergone advanced training in treating hand and upper body problems. And they've met the demanding standards necessary to be certified by the American Society of Hand Therapists.We can help with a wide range of problems. Our therapists look at how your physical and cognitive changes or symptoms affect all areas of your life. From your leisure activities and social life to routine tasks like house cleaning and grooming. And we work on improving your ability to do these things. We can also assist in assessing safety with driving or provide information on how to safely return to driving.We make coming for treatment convenient. Let's face it: finding the time to attend regular appointments is hard even when you're well. You can choose from our multiple locations to cut down on your travel.
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Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists help lessen the impact of physical and cognitive changes to maximize your ability to do meaningful activities.What is Occupational Therapy?Many injuries, operations and health conditions can impair your senses and your ability to move or even think. Suddenly you may have difficulty doing everyday activities from climbing stairs to dressing yourself.At Luminis Health, our occupational therapists are experts at finding ways for you to do the things you want and need to do. Not just job-related duties, but any tasks or pastimes that are meaningful to you.The members of our occupational therapy team can show you strategies for lessening symptoms like pain and fatigue. And we have the training and experience to help you make the most of your current abilities.Plus, we know the people close to you play a key role in helping you manage your condition. So we teach your care partners any new skills they may need to best support you.Together, we give you the tools to live a life that's as independent and rewarding as possible.We can help adults manage the effects of:Amputation.Arthritis.Brain injury.Cancer.Cognitive changes.Concussion.Diabetes.Fracture.Hand and upper body conditions.Hip replacement.Nerve injury and repair.Nervous system disorders.Shoulder surgery.Stroke.Tendon injuries and repair.Visual changes.And, we help children with:Brachial plexus injuries.Cerebral palsy.Coordination and muscular disorders.Developmental delay.Down syndrome.Fractures.Handwriting difficulties.Instability injuries.Learning impairment.Torticolis.Weakness and poor muscle tone.
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Maternal Fetal Medicine
Maternal and Fetal Medicine at Luminis HealthOur maternal and fetal medicine specialists are at your service, whenever you need more testing or support during your pregnancy. Whether you're concerned about an ultrasound result or managing diabetes, you can feel confident with our expertise and close watch.Our maternal and fetal medicine specialists work together with your OB-GYN to make sure you have the best information and care. You might need our maternal and fetal medicine team for a one-time test or for monitoring throughout your pregnancy. Regardless, you'll be glad to know this team of advanced experts is there for you.
Why Choose Luminis Health for Specialized Therapy TechniquesSometimes, you need more than traditional physical, occupational or speech therapy. We apply the most advanced technologies and techniques to these harder-to-treat conditions.The clinics where we offer these specialized services feature:Cutting-edge equipment and technologies. We have the most high-tech exercise equipment currently available, like the Alter-G™ Anti-Gravity Treadmill. And some of our sports physical therapy programs use the latest video analysis software.Therapists with advanced training. All the therapists on our team who use specialized techniques have taken training in their specific area. We're certified in specialties that have an organization that offers certification.
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Specialized Therapy Techniques
Some health issues require specialized treatment. When you need that type of specialized care, we can help.We use the latest technology and treatment techniques, such as Alter-G™, blood flow restriction, dry needling, LSVT BIG, IASTM and video analysis.