Dr. Gary Parker, Jr is dedicated to caring for people with wounds that have resisted healing. Through their relationship with our wound center we have established an impressive record in healing these acute and chronic ulcers. Our wound program stresses the basics of common sense medical and surgical care combined with the most advanced wound care technologies (Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, Compression Therapy, UVC Light, exercise)
Most of us take our body’s ability to heal for granted. In fact, the healing process is quite complex. During normal healing, cells proliferate and divide, releasing growth factors. New blood vessels are created, a collagen matrix is formed, and remodeling occurs. These steps follow an orderly, predictable course. Each step depends upon the availability of appropriate substrates and nutritional elements. For some patients, certain conditions alter this course and derail the healing process. When this happens, destructive processes can outpace healing, and the wound can become chronic.
There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they have the disease. (ADA). Complications from Diabetes include:
Amputations
- More than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
- In 2004, about 71,000 nontraumatic lower-limb amputations were performed in people with diabetes.
- The rate of amputation for people with diabetes is 10 times higher than for people without diabetes (ADA).
Nervous system disease
- About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage. The results of such damage include impaired sensation or pain in the feet or hands, slowed digestion of food in the stomach, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other nerve problems.
- Almost 30% of people with diabetes aged 40 years or older have impaired sensation in the feet (i.e., at least one area that lacks feeling).
- Severe forms of diabetic nerve disease are a major contributing cause of lower-extremity wounds leading to amputations (ADA).
About Greene Physical Therapy
Dr. Gary G. Parker, Jr. DPT
B.S. Utica College of Syracuse University
Doctorate in Physical Therapy Utica College
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association Since 1993
Our practice utilizes a thorough physical examination in order to accurately assess your concerns.
Dr. Parker Studied under Jeffrey A. Feedar, PT, CWS, Director of Wound Care Associates A Division of Wound Care Resources, Inc. (http://www.woundcareresources.com) and has been treating non-healing wounds for 10 years with outstanding results. He was the director of rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility while concurrently leading the Skin Assessment team (SAT), which was a multidisciplinary team approach towards facilitating the healing of wounds. This innovative approach significantly decreased the number of wounds in the facility, as well as cut wound care costs due to treating wounds “In House” instead of transporting patients to a wound care clinic.
Consultation at your facility, hospital, practice or university are available. Consultation services range from practice considerations in evaluating and treating patients, procuring appropriate equipment and supplies, documentation and billing.
