ALEXANDRA DESPINA FONTANA NP
NPI 1700652013
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Bay Shore, NY

The Range of Motion (ROM) measurement is a technique to assess the movement capacity of a joint or body part. It involves moving your arm, leg, or spine section in different directions to gauge flexibility and identify any limitations or discomfort. This helps in planning your treatment and monitoring progress.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on method where doctors use their hands to diagnose and treat illnesses. For 1-2 body regions, the doctor focuses on specific areas like your back or neck, using techniques to alleviate pain, restore function, and promote healing.

Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. 1-2 muscles are typically treated in one session. The procedure involves injecting medications into these points to alleviate pain.

This procedure measures your functional capacity, or ability to perform tasks, over 15-minute intervals. It can help identify limitations or improvements in your physical abilities. The test may involve activities like walking, lifting, or bending.

Trigger point injection therapy involves injecting medication into specific areas of your muscles, known as trigger points. These are areas that produce pain and discomfort. If you have three or more muscles affected, each will be treated individually.