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Amputation rehabilitation and prosthetics prescription

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar radiculopathies/radiculits

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Lymphedema Diagnosis and Management (congenital, primary and secondary); post mastectomy lymphedema

Pediatric rehabilitation for patients with developmental delay/delay in motor milestones, musculoskeletal & neurological conditions

Certifications: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine; and Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Employment experience:

1. Professor of the Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, July 1984 - Sept 2008

2. Centro Fisiatrico Americo Miranda Inc., Medical Director, self-employed, solo practice, San Juan, PR, Oct 1985 - Sept 2008

3. Southeastern Integrated Medical PL, Staff Physiatrist, part-time employment at The Villages, FL; Oct 2008 – June 2010

4. Physical Medicine Institute, self-employed, solo private practice at Clermont FL; Feb 2010 - present

Publications in journals:

1. Correa M, Sosa A, López C, Nerve Conduction Velocities: Normal Values for Median and Ulnar Nerves, Bol Asoc Med PR 1986, 78(5): 191-196.

2. Correa M, Conde J, Santini N, A Physical Fitness Program for Health Professionals and Students, Bol Asoc Med, PR 1989, 81(12): 471-474.

3. Padró C, Correa-Pérez M, A Clinical Study of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (Phase II), PRHSJ 1997, 16(3): 245-250.

4. Correa M, etal, Cardiac Rehabilitation in a Young Patient with Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Stroke, PRHSJ 1998, 17(2): 149-153.

5. Correa M, Gomez C, A Novel Mutation in Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, PRHSJ 2007, 26(3): 229-232.

The mission of Physical Medicine Institute is to promote the health and well being of the population by providing accessible, high-quality medical care for people of all ages. Physical Medicine Institute is committed to providing services that will exceed the expectations of our patients, resulting in a successful and profitable business.

Margarita Correa MD is the founder and medical director of Physical Medicine Institute. Dr. Correa specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for adults and pediatrics with the main goal to provide the best medical care, improve function and quality of life.

Dr. Correa is Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Member of the National Lymphedema Network and International Society of Lymphology.

Services Provided:

Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS): a test that help in diagnosis of nerves, muscles, neuromuscular junction and motor neuron disorders.

Injections for soft tissue conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis/tendinopathy, trigger points.

BOTOX injections for management of pain and spasticity

Disability evaluations and permanent impairment rating (PIR)

Indpendent Medical Examinations (IME), Workers' Compensation Evaluations

Conditions Treated:

Neck/Low Back Pain

Spine disorders and spinal cord injuries

Brain Injury/Stroke/CVA

Neurological disorders such as Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain Barre Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis

Muscle conditions such as myopathy, polymyositis, muscular dystrophy

Arthritis rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal disorders

Work and Auto related injuries

Sports related injuries

Joint and soft tissue conditions (shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, hips, knees and ankles/feet)

Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I & II / RSD