Regenerative Health Providers and Physicians
The regenerative health providers at QC Kinetix are highly trained doctors and physician assistants who are board certified in sports medicine, orthopedic medicine and surgery, emergency medicine, geriatrics, and pain management. Each took their own path to discover the power of regenerative medicine to alleviate pain for their patients. We’re proud to work with these compassionate and skilled healers at the QC Kinetix regenerative health centers nationwide.
Non-Invasive Surgical Alternative
Some causes of persistent musculoskeletal pain must be resolved through surgery. When we see cases like this, our regenerative health providers let our patients know their best course of action resides with a surgeon. But surgery is often not the only option or the best solution for many patients. Many of our physicians have seen patients undergo surgery only to compound their initial pain. Our minimally invasive, nonsurgical regenerative treatments for joint pain harness the enormous power of the human body to repair and renew itself. In this way, we go to the source of the pain to resolve it naturally.
Many of our physicians and regenerative health providers began their careers in sports medicine. Working with professional athletes to mend broken bones and repair torn ligaments and tendons is highly rewarding. But too often, professional athletes and weekend warriors push themselves to return to the activities they love before they have fully healed from surgery.
Unfortunately, orthopedic surgery often does as much or more damage to the body than the injury it seeks to repair. So a lengthy and painful recovery period is necessary. Regenerative medicine is an entirely different approach that enlists the body’s abilities to heal and repair its damaged tissues.
Pain-Free Without Pills
Some of our regenerative health physicians have spent years combatting repeated opioid prescriptions and the resulting opioid addictions. It is so difficult for a doctor to gaze into the pain-filled eyes of their patients and refuse to help. But this understandable compassion has led to the nightmare of opioid abuse.
So, rather than masking their patients’ pain temporarily, which invites reinjury, these physicians found their way to regenerative medicine instead. They can now provide their patients with genuine pain relief through natural biologic treatments that alleviate low back pain, elbow pain, knee pain, and more.
Even steroids are not the cure-all some doctors make them out to be. Although oral and injected steroids relieve inflammation, they have the potential for some pretty nasty side effects. And the injection of steroids can break down cartilage at the injection site, which leads to more pain. Our regenerative health providers with a background in pain management provide natural treatments that repair and resolve pain without compounding it with additional stress and toxic side effects.
Medical Management Team
Nicole Diaz Segarra, M.D.
Dr. Nicole Diaz-Segarra, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician. She received her medical degree from Cooper Medical School of Rowan, completing her residency and fellowship at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School/ Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
She has extensive experience in the rehabilitation and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, including regenerative medicine.
Her specific interests include ultrasound-guided injections and the impact of regenerative medicine on quality-of-life measures. In her free time, she enjoys rollerblading, building Legos, traveling, and spending time with her three dogs.
Stephen Brendese, P.A.
Stephen is a Capital Region native, originally from Troy, who started as an Athletic Trainer to many of the area colleges and universities. He went on and attended Albany Medical College to become a Physician Assistant and has been practicing for the past 15+ years. His passion for Sports Medicine and treating pain continued after becoming a Physician Assistant. Stephen has specialized training in orthopedic surgery and chronic pain management. He understands the impact that injury and pain has on a person as a whole.
Stephen’s knowledge and experience aids in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. He does not believe in using a cookie cutter approach to treating patients. Through listening to each patient’s specific goals and expectations he will develop a unique treatment plan just for you.
Stephen’s practice on the use of complementary nonsurgical disciplines and therapies include ultrasound guided orthobiologics such as, bone marrow aspirate and platelet rich plasma injections to joints, muscles and tendons. You’ll feel the difference from the time you contact our office, through your initial consultation with Stephen, to the conclusion of your treatment plan. Not only will you understand your condition and treatments, but also the science that allows advanced nonsurgical techniques to help you heal.
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