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Why Being Anti-social is Best After an Injury
For many people after an injury, they’re stuck at home, out of work and often isolated from friends and family. To pass the time and stay connected they frequently take to social media like Facebook…
Obese Drivers More Likely to Die in Auto Collisions
It’s not like we need another reason to get and keep excess weight off, but here it is. A new study finds obese drivers are up to 80% more likely to die as a result…
Getting In A Car Accident: It’s Like Having a Second Job, Isn’t It?
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know how difficult your life can get. Not only you do have to deal with painful injuries, but there are all of the doctor’s appointments that…
Distracted Walking Increases Risk of Injury to Pedestrians
In previous posts, we discussed the growing concern and safety issues caused by distracted driving.[1] There is another danger related to increased use cell phones and other mobile electronic devices: distracted walking.[2] According to the…
Drinking and Driving Among Teens Down by 54%
According to the Center for Disease Control[1] the percentage of high school teens who drink and drive has decreased by more than 50% since 1991.[2] Despite this positive trend, more needs to be done to…
Common Treatment Modalities for Facet Joint Injuries
Almost everyone is familiar with the injury term “whiplash” as a result of spinal trauma. What, however, is a facet joint injury, and what are the common treatment methods to reduce or alleviate the pain?…
My Car Is “totaled” – Now What?
Getting in a collision is scary. In addition to getting the medical care you need, often the first task (and sometimes most daunting) is dealing with the property damage loss. If your vehicle is “totaled”…
Walk Like MADD Walk for Mother’s Against Drunk Driving
Adler Giersch ps was a sponsor and team walking in the 2nd Annual Walk Like MADD 5k. The team contributed over $2000.00 to MADD-Washington. Team Adler Giersch walked in memory of Ellen Rose Floyd. “Ellie”…
Pedestrian Safety Facts
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,378 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle collision nationwide, with another 69,000 pedestrians injured in 2008. This averages out to one motor vehicle collision-related pedestrian death every…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis frequently made for patients who have survived a serious traumatic event, but it is also a diagnosis that is greatly misunderstood. While PTSD has been commonly associated with…
