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Rachel Michels, PT is a physical therapist in Lake Villa, IL specializing in physical therapy. Rachel Michels, PT is affiliated with Advocate Health Care.
695 Park Avenue
Lake Villa, IL 60046
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
She has a state license in Illinois.
Licensed In: Illinois
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Rachel Michels, PT appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, PHCS PPO, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, AARP, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Choice PPO, HealthSpring, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana HMO, Aetna, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Unicare PPO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Medicare HMO, Aetna POS, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), CHAMPVA, Coventry, Aetna Select, HealthSmart, HealthLink PPO, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Cofinity PPO, Blue Cross Community FHP (Not Accepted at AMG West Locations), YOUTHCARE (Accepted at select locations), Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, SIHO PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, Blue Cross Med Select PPO, Blue Cross Community MMAI, Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC), SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Meridian MMAI, Blue Precision HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, County Care (Accepted at select locations), Blue Medicare Advocate Health HMO, Zing Health and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.
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Ms. Rachel Michels' specialty is physical therapy. Her clinical interests include hand problems, sports health, and musculoskeletal problems. She seems to honor Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Ms. Michels is professionally affiliated with Advocate Health Care.
