Specialties

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  Helpful Tips for Treating Concussions in Kids and Adolescents

  posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2019

  Dr. Thomas (Joey) Malbrough is a physiatrist with a practice focus on non-operative musculoskeletal injuries, conditions and diseases of the spine, sports medicine, electrodiagnosis and interventional procedures. In addition, Dr. Malbrough treats acute, sports-related concussions. Here are some of his helpful tips for treating concussions in children and adolescents.

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  Crush Injuries in the World of Workers' Compensation

  posted on Thursday, June 20, 2019

  Dr. Kevin Quigley of Signature Orthopedics St. Charles recently presented a talk on crush injuries to the employees of Vanliner Insurance.

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  What is an allergy skin test?

  posted on Friday, May 17, 2019

  Allergy skin tests are done to find out if a substance, called an allergen, may cause an allergic response. A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed on or below the skin to see if a reaction develops.

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  Caring for Kids with Food Allergies

  posted on Monday, April 15, 2019

  Food allergies are on the rise in our children. Today, eight food allergens are responsible for the majority of allergic reactions. These foods include cow's milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. Communication and coordination can help prevent a reaction.

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  Whole Food Diets and Inflammation

  posted by Liz Erker, Registered Dietitian on Tuesday, March 5, 2019

  In recent years, much attention has being given to the dietary treatment of numerous chronic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. While the dietary treatment for RA and OA is controversial, some studies show that a whole food, plant-based diet can produce significant reduction in pain when compared to a typical Western diet (or one that is high in animal foods and some vegetable oils, and tend to show a pro-inflammatory response).