Dr. Peter Tyler Lapen D.O.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2160 S 1st Ave Pm&R And Podiatry Dept. Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Re Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Peter Lapen is a physiatrist practicing in KALAMAZOO, MI. Dr. Lapen is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Lapen 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. Lapen 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.
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2010
Provider Details
Dr. Peter Tyler Lapen D.O.'s Practice location
Dr. Peter Tyler Lapen D.O.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Oromandibular Dystonia?
Oromandibular DystoniaOromandibular dystonia is a type of focal dystonia. This condition is also called cranial dystonia, in which the face, jaw, or tongue forcefully contracts and becomes difficult to open and close the mouth. Thus, a person's speech and ability to chew are affected. Cranial...
- What Is Bursitis: Get the Facts
There are conditions that we experience or live with in our life. Moreover, we tend to assume that most of them are normal or of no much importance. Some of these conditions or feelings in our bodies may later cause bigger problems and it is necessary to understand them and their sources. It is also...
- Sprained Ribs: What You Need to Know
The ribs form a cage-like structure that helps protect the heart and lungs against injuries. There are 24 ribs in the human body with 12 ribs on each side. Rib injuries can affect the lungs or heart if treatment is not given in a timely manner. What is a sprained rib?A sprained rib is also called...
- Can Sciatica Pain Be Cured?
What is sciatica?Sciatica is a health condition in which one experiences radiating pain running down from the lower back to the feet. Pain may occur on either side of the leg and it is not necessary that lower back pain exists in all cases of sciatica. The pain’s nature is shooting pain, which...
- What Specialists Treat Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is sometimes described as "bone thinning". It’s a disease wherein the bone’s density and quality are severely reduced. As an individual’s bones become more permeable and fragile, the susceptibility to fracture is immensely increased. Bone loss occurs silently and progressively....
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
Nearby Providers
- Adam Hintz MD2160 S 1ST AVE MAYWOOD IL 60153
- Dr. Prempreet Singh Bajaj D.O.2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Dr. Meghan Ann Magill DO2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Dr. Steve Gnatz MD2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Aaron Stachowiak Other2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Dr. Igor Uritskiy MD2160 S First Ave Maywood IL 60153