What Is...the McKenzie Method?
March 11, 2010
When reviewing medical records for a client with a neck or back impairment, you may see an entry noting that a treatment known as the McKenzie method was tried. So what is this? The McKenzie method, also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is a specialized method of physical therapy used to treat neck and back pain. Read More

SSA Issues Migraine Guidance
March 11, 2010
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently addressed some of these issues in response to questions posed by adjudicators. Read More

DSM Revisions Proposed
March 11, 2010
The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - or DSM - is slated for some major revisions to psychiatric diagnoses when the fifth edition is published in 2013 (DSM 5). Read More

What Is...Trigeminal Neuralgia?
January 21, 2010
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sudden and intense facial pain that is often mentally and physically debilitating. The condition is most commonly found in women over age 50, and can be seen in patients with multiple sclerosis. Read More

Legal Services Groups Announce New Resource for Health Advocates
January 21, 2010
The Empire Justice Center, The Legal Aid Society, and Selfhelp Community Services are excited to announce the launching of a new website called New York Health Access designed for New York State health advocates, caregivers, and consumers. Read More