Most Health Plan's
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Our goal is to get you back doing the things you have been limited or
unable to do because of spinal or digestive issues. |
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The PulStar-Fras System
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Science At It's Best A Better Way To Care For Patients
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We are
proud to be one of the few chiropractic offices in Illinois to have acquired
the PulStar Function Recording and Analysis System.
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The
PulStar is used as on analysis as well as a treatment modality. PulStar
uses precise computer controlled low force mechanical impulses to gently
mobilize spinal joints that are not moving properly. |
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Common
Conditions treated with the PulStar |
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• Spinal facet joint problems
• Post surgical neck and back pain
• Abnormal spinal curvatures
• Disc problems in the neck and back
• Rib misalignments
• Global subluxation patterns |
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In
the analysis made, the PulStar tests each vertebra by generating a gentle
mechanical impulse (light tap) and uses a sensor in the impulse head to
measure each vertebra's resistance to the impulse.
When all vertebra are moving normally, their resistance is fairly equal.
But if some vertebrae are restricted in motion (fixated/subluxated), their
resistance to the impulse is higher than the resistance of normally moving
vertebrae. Normal movement of each and every spinal joint is considered
to be essential to good spinal function.
Once a joint is determined to be fixated, The PulStar may also be used
to give small, gentle, mechanical thrusts into the restricted joint to
help breakup fixation, relieve muscle spasm, and restore normal joint
mobility.
In most cases, a series of these treatments are necessary to obtain maximum
benefits. Precision and gentleness are the keynotes to the PulStar System's
popularity and appeal. |
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What
Do the PulStar Computer Graphs Mean? |
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The
PulStar Measures the resistance to movement of the spinal joints (or other
joints) your chiropractor may test. Joint resistance is displayed as a
bar graph - with each bar representing a vertebra that has been tested.
Dr. Lucas uses the results of your PulStar analysis along with other assessments
findings and x-rays findings to decide if and when to treat the joint
of your spine. |
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What
Do PulStar Graphs Mean to a Patient? |
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In
addition to just telling you that you have a problem and that DR. Lucas
is taking care of your problem, the PulStar analysis graphs enable your
doctor to show you accurately why and where the treatment takes place
as well as the effects of your treatment (after the treatment is given). |
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Will the PulStar Analysis & Treatment Hurt? |
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If
you are in extreme pain almost any intervention may cause some temporary
discomfort. However, most patients find both analysis and treatment with
the PulStar produces a pleasant sensation and many patients prefer the
PulStar treatment and analysis to more aggressive manual adjustments. |
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Are There Any Side Effects with the PulStar Treatments? |
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The
PulStar is very gentle, but in very rare cases people who bruise easily
and suffer from capillary fragility may experience very slight bruising
or soreness following the PulStar treatment. Should this happen to you,
please let Dr. Lucas know so that the amount of the trust pressure can
be even further reduced on subsequent visits. |
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Will Using the PulStar Cost More? |
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The
PulStar is relatively expensive - but Dr. Lucas is dedicated to providing
the best care possible and has made the investment in this advanced technology
in order to maintain his commitment to your health care. Still, there
is no extra cost to the patient for the PulStar analysis and treatment. |
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Validity and Documentation |
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The
PulStar System generates increased levels of validity and documentation.
PulStar testing produces objective evidence of the patient's status not
available by other means. This can be very helpful when insurance coverage
and legal evidence are involved. |
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The
PulStar has been reviewed by the FDA and approved for musculosketelal
pain due to joint subluxation, restricted joint mobility, myofascial spasm,
ligmentous strain as well as tissue compliance analysis. |
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You
are receiving a unique form of treatment. Unfortunately due to the cost
of this equipment very few chiropractors in Illinois can offer this type
of care. If you are happy with the service you receive from us please
tell others about this uncommon form of chiropractic care. Thank
you, Dr Lucas D.C. |
(708) 361-5455
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