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Panorama is growing!  Dr. Michael Lersten is just the right addition to help people feel better and do more. As a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician, he specializes in interventional spine, sports medicine and pain management.  He also has a special interest in regenerative medicine and orthobiologics, which is the use of biological substances … read more

For many people, getting back to running after an injury is challenging. Running, however, offers several benefits  – a stronger heart, stronger bones, weight loss, and a reduction in stress levels, just to name a few. Often times people are unsure where to start and how to progress, so they have a lot of questions … read more

Are you getting excited to get back to Baseball after some time off? Returning to baseball and other throwing sports after some time off can be a very exciting thing. Getting on the field, seeing your teammates, and the thrill of competition are all things to look forward to! However, if you have taken time … read more

Do I really need to have spine surgery?  Will it relieve my symptoms?  Will I become paralyzed if I don’t have surgery? How long will the recovery be? These are some of the many questions patients have when they are considering spine surgery.  Deciding whether or not surgery is right fo you is a big decision … read more

Dry needling is a technique used by physical therapists to aid in the treatment and healing of some injuries. It is a fairly new and modern, evidence-based intervention for the treatment of pain and dysfunction in musculoskeletal conditions such as neck pain, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, headaches, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, and low back pain, … read more