NSPC Leads a Lecture for Physical Therapies at Fairfax, Virginia
- Category: News & Events
- Written By: NSPC Team
National Spine & Pain Centers (NSPC) recently teamed up with Pivot Physical Therapy to host a lecture for physical therapy providers. Dr. Rodney Dade and Dr. Robert Wagner from our Fairfax and Tysons Corner, VA offices spoke about the role of regenerative medicine in the treatment of acute and chronic pain. The program was conducted at NSPC’s Virginia Corporate office at Fairfax on Feb. 10, 2018. It was a follow-up lecture to the MDT Journal Club Meeting held on July 29, 2017.
The lecture focused on:
The role of regenerative medicine in the treatment of acute and chronic pain
The decision-making process toward utilizing regenerative medicine
The therapy protocol and the rationale for the protocol
The program was promoted to physical therapists around the Washington DC Metro area. Eighteen physical therapists from 10 different practices attended the program and provided great conversation and questions.
About Dr. Dade and Dr. Wagner
An expert in interventional pain management techniques, Dr. Dade comprehensively treats neck, back and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. His advanced expertise helps patients achieve significant pain relief without surgery and enables them to return to normal, active lifestyles. As a physiatrist, Dr. Dade approaches pain by evaluating the whole person, not just the source of pain. Understanding and respecting the symbiotic relationship between all systems in the human body, he diagnoses a variety of musculoskeletal conditions with precision and develops comprehensive treatment plans.
Dr. Wagner specializes in fluoroscopy-guided injections and regenerative therapies for spine and joint injuries. An expert practitioner in prolotherapy, he has lectured and mentored physicians nationally in this innovative technique. Dr. Wagner is also leader in the rapidly emerging field of Platelet Rich Plasma Injections (PRP) and Stem Cell therapies. Dr. Wagner is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management.