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Dr. Ricardo J. Vasquez-duarte, MD

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)

<p>Dr. Ricardo Vasquez-Duarte is a physiatrist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Vasquez-duarte is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Vasquez-duarte focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Vasquez-duarte can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.</p>
<p>Dr. Vasquez-Duarte is fellowship trained in Sports and Spine Medicine. He is RMSK certified to perform diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. He is trained to perform Joint and spine injections. He's also trained in regenerative procedures.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Vasquez-Duarte is also certified to recommend Medical Cannabis in the state of Florida.&nbsp;</p>
18 years Experience
Dr. Ricardo J. Vasquez-duarte, MD
  • Miami, FL
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Do I need lifelong physiotherapy for sciatica?

Yes and no. You don't have to pay and see a physio forever. You probably should see them for a period of time and then continue a home exercise program

What can I do for my chronic pain?

I suggest you see a physical medicine and rehab specialist. Here's how to find one in your area.
https://members.aapmr.org/AAPMR/AAPMR_FINDER.aspx

What's physical therapy like for kids?

Look for active therapy rather than passive therapy. Passive therapy involved activities that are performed on the patient and the patient is not involved physically in any way. READ MORE
Look for active therapy rather than passive therapy. Passive therapy involved activities that are performed on the patient and the patient is not involved physically in any way. Active therapy requires the patient to perform activities supervised by a trained physical therapist.

What should I be doing for tennis elbow?

Classically eccentric loading exercise for the wrist extensors should help. I would still see a physical therapist so they can teach you the proper technique and help you avoid READ MORE
Classically eccentric loading exercise for the wrist extensors should help. I would still see a physical therapist so they can teach you the proper technique and help you avoid further injury.

What else can I do to help my son's muscular dystrophy?

Muscular dystrophies unlike most other musculoskeletal conditions needs low intensity therapies. Please have your son see a neuromuscular physiatrist and physical therapist to READ MORE
Muscular dystrophies unlike most other musculoskeletal conditions needs low intensity therapies. Please have your son see a neuromuscular physiatrist and physical therapist to help guide him on what he should and shouldn't do in terms of physical activity.