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Dr. Calcagni’s parents began vacationing in the area in the early 90’s. He laughs, “I always wanted to move here, but they thought no one lived here year around. In medical school, I remember being told to move where you want to live, then figure the rest out.” That’s what he did.

Of Italian decent, Dr. Calcagni’s surname means “heel” when translated, and his mother’s maiden name is Naples. Add to the fact that there are nine doctors on her side of the family and it’s easy to see how his stars aligned.

went out of their way to get me in, and make sure I had everything I needed when I came out.”

Vujovic had a number of problems with her feet including bunions, arthritis, and a hammertoe that was keeping her from finding shoes that fit comfortably.

She says, “I had heard horror stories about foot surgery.

But when I finally got up the courage to go a n d se e a b o u t i t , Dr. Calcagni put me at ease.”

“ I f u s e d h e r t o e ,” s ay s D r. C a l a c a g n i , PAT I E N T “ H o w e v e r, I w a n t t o Since 2009, Dr. Calcagni has been stress that a lot of people practicing medicine in Southwest who come in with hammertoes don’t Florida with a family focus—at home need surgery.” That’s because toes are and in the office. He says, “Our patients flexible and can be straightened by a are part of our family.” simple in-office procedure.

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Both Bozana Vujovic and Gennaro Casale have experienced that family feel first hand. Vujovic says “He (Dr. Calcagni) and his staff could not have been nicer when I needed surgery. They

He explains, “I can numb the area and cut the tendon. There is no down time.

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In Casale’s case, he had been suffering for months with a non healing foot ulcer on his toe due to his diabetes. In addition his legs were discolored and leaking. Dr. Calgni recalls, “His doctors up north were having trouble successfully treating his toe ulcer. We were able to get things healed in three weeks.”

The process involved using proper bandages, compression stockings, a lymphedema pump for his legs, and skin grafts.

podiatric visit along with special shoes and inserts to help prevent problems such as ulcers that could eventually lead to the loss of a toe or foot.

Vujovic and Casale’s stories are just two examples of the wide range of foot and ankle success stories at the hands of Dr. Calcagni. His practice runs the gamut from performing foot and ankle surgeries, treating toenail fungus with lasers, to a procedure that can eliminate ingrown toenails permanently, as well as pediatrics and Gennaro Casale sports medicine.

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Casale says, “Once I got the skin grafts I was back to normal in a couple of weeks. Dr. Calcagni did a great job. He is very smart and has a good temperament. He talks to you and gives you his time.”

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However, Dr. Calcagni says, “I perform a lot of ankle repairs using scopes and special implants that can have patients moving normally in two weeks rather than six to eight weeks.” Instead of sacrificing a ligament or tendon, he is able to use a special fiber wire that speeds recovery quite remarkably.

Stem cell therapy also aids in healing and recovery from injuries and surgery; Dr. Calcagni is one of the few podiatrists in Southwest Florida to use it. Stem cell therapy also eases pain from chronic problems such as arthritis of the foot and ankle, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and more.

Dr. Calcagni received is Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. He is board certified by the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Married for six years he met wife Michelle on a blind date. They have two boys ages two and four.

Although he enjoys exercising and travelling, he says “My hobby is really spending time with my family. They are the most important things. I love spending time and hanging out with them.”

Orthotics are not just for adults with foot pain but they’re also a part of his growing pediatrics practice. “Most of the children I see with foot pain have bio mechanical problems that can be addressed with the help of inserts,” says Dr. Calcagni.

Plantar fasciitis, another common problem for Dr. Calcagni’s patients, can often be solved in just a couple of visits through any combination of stretching, injections, and professionally fitted shoe inserts called orthotics.

If a parent has f lat feet, bunions, hammertoes, or arthritis, it’s likely that their children will develop these problems as well, according to the podiatrist. “Having children properly fitted for orthotics can help prevent them from developing more serious problems as they get older,” he says.

“Problems with feet start with the biomechanics of how you walk and how the foot is shaped. Custom molded orthotics help correct problems and keep conditions such as plantar fasciitis from coming back.”

If you or your child is experiencing foot pain, or have an injury to the foot or ankle, call Dr. Calcagni for an appointment. Casale says, “He’s one of the best doctors I’ve seen in my life.”

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E R C Stability The phrase “Core Stability” is used a lot by all disciplines involved in health and wellness. In our twenty years of experience as physical therapists, we have seen that the definition of “the core” is highly variable but most often includes the abdominals. The core muscles attach to, and stabilize, the spine, the rib cage and the pelvis.

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The theory of instability of the lumbar spine and pelvis rests, in some part, on the inefficient contraction of core muscles that allow the vertebrae to move excessively and in a relatively uncontrolled fashion causing shearing, compression or tearing forces on the tissues of the spine including the ligaments, muscles, fascia, nerves and blood vessels that provide support and nourishment to the spine. If spinal instabilities are left unaddressed for even short periods of time, degeneration of the spine may occur. Pain and weakness often follow but it may take weeks, months or years to manifest. Nagging, persistent little aches and pains in the back, hips and legs are often associated with these dysfunctions.

The theories of stabilizing the spine focus on strengthening the core muscles so that they can prevent the excessive movements of the spine and the “wear and tear” associated with it. Across the spectrum of physical therapy and personal training, one can find a wide variety of exercises directed at strengthening the core. The difficulty is choosing the appropriate exercises to be done at any given time in a training program.

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When muscles are either stretched or shortened from posture habits such as standing with the back hyperextended and, most commonly seen, sitting like “a boiled shrimp”, they are unable to contract at the correct time, with enough force or long enough to stabilize the spine when we sit, stand or perform daily tasks, much less when we play a sport.

Standing straight, as many of us were told to do by our parents, may actually place the rib cage in a slight backward tilt rendering the core less responsive. Learning to stack the rib cage appropriately over the pelvis is one small step to improving the core response. Remember that habits are often deeply ingrained and require frequent corrections. Depending on the severity of the habit, those corrections may be every few minutes, hours, days and weeks. Even when we think that the old habits are broken, we may find ourselves lapsing into the old habitual postures, especially when tired or under stress.

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“I know this may sound kind of a slow progression,” he says, adding, weird about going to the dentist, “Teeth actually wear away with age but I actually enjoyed it,” says Jim and can begin to weaken.”

Minor about his experience at Park The tooth enamel can erode; the Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. force can have adverse affects on the As the years went by, Minor was gums and even cause teeth to change beginning to notice changes in his smile. positions. “Aesthetically patients may “My teeth had moved and a composite notice a yellowing of the teeth, shorter was chipping away. I wanted a prettier teeth and even cracks in teeth,” says smile,” he says. In addition, he had lost Dr. Campbell. a tooth, there were areas where Forces associated with a teeth were getting smaller poorl y aligned bi te may because of normal wear also contribute to enamel and tear, and his bite eroding, bone loss, and didn’t feel right. gum recession around Then there were the teeth. A s teeth wear decades old silver fillings away t heir alignment he had. “They didn’t hurt. and position within I was in no pain but I the dental arch may did not want things “I think I open my mouth more when I be altered leading laugh. I get compliments on my smile to get any worse,” he to more complex and I have a little more confidence” remembers. The fear dental care.

– Jim Minor | Patient of pain is one reason As in many health Minor waited so long to seek dental help. conditions, the sooner you take action Then he met Dr. Bill Campbell at Park the better. “Some patients who see Family. “I like the way we could talk, he tooth wear say it doesn’t bother them wasn’t’ telling me how it was going to be. but this is when it is easier to fix. If He wanted to know my expectations.” you wait until there is a problem, or Minor was experiencing tooth wear, you are beginning to experience pain a common problem Dr. Campbell sees you’ve let it go too long,” says the Park in patients as they age. “Tooth wear is Family dentist.

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In Minor’s case, Dr. Campbell was able to use a combination of veneers and crowns to restore his entire mouth. He is also able to utilize more technique sensitive preparations such as inlays and onlays when able, saying, “I try for a conservative approach. I just don’t go straight for a crown.

The more tooth enamel I can preserve the better it is for the long term.”

I t took M inor several v isi t s to complete his smile makeover and he could not be happier with the process.

He says, “Talk about painless. I’m a little bit of a baby when it comes to needles but Dr. Campbell was so gentle.”

And it wasn’t just Dr. Campbell who lef t an impression on Minor. “His assistant, James, had a great rapport.

Everyone, beginning with those at the reception desk, made me feel like they wanted me to be there and wanted me to have a positive experience.”

Tooth wear is a natural part of aging to which Dr. Campbell says, “Dentistry is making sure things decline at a slower rate. It restarts the clock. The mouth is a harsh environment and dental restorations can wear out over time. We do the best dental work we can but then it’s up to the patient to maintain it with good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups.”

Catching problems early, such as small cracks that can be repaired before a tooth splits saves time, effort, and money and decreases the chances for the patient to experience pain or tooth loss.

Following the completion of his smile restoration Minor says, “I think I open my mouth more when I laugh. I get compliments on my smile and I have a little more confidence; I like to smile.”

When it comes to tooth wear Dr. Campbell says, “It’s much better to be proactive than reactive. The later may cost more in the long run.”

If you are experiencing tooth wear, call Park Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for an appointment.

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He has two sons who he describes as “high energy.” They keep him and his wife Alissa busy with sports, scouting, and school activities.

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So miserable in fact that she waited nearly 20 years before seeking medical attention for the veins in her left leg. Not only were the veins visually unappealing, but Spang was having trouble going about her regular, daily activities.

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Other patients may have skin pigmentation and thickening around the ankle for which they have sought the attention of a dermatologist.

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When that time came little did Barbara know Dr. Murphy, co-inventor of SuperPATH® total hip replacement, would be the surgeon who personally introduced Dr. Ameglio to this cutting-edge technique.

Although developed in 2003, Dr. Ameglio is the pioneer of this procedure in SW Florida and is the most experienced SuperPATH surgeon in our area.

With a traditional hip replacement, even after the hip heals the potential exists for it to dislocate during normal activities. Therefore, patients are sent home with a list of movement precautions that they must adhere to for 2 months. SuperPATH carries none of these restrictions. This is the only hip replacement where both the hip is never dislocated, and no muscles or tendons are cut.

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It made sense to Bukousky as well. Over the summer she had her right hip replaced by Dr. Ameglio via SuperPATH and was driving two weeks after the surgery. “I experienced little to no pain,” she marvels.

Her hip was back in working order however, about 4 months later Bukousky began experiencing back and groin pain on the opposite side. “I would be up for two weeks and in bed for three, and thought it was time for a hip replacement on the left side,” she recalls.

Dr. Ameglio began to investigate the cause of her pain. Although Barbara’s X-ray clearly indicated arthritis in her hip, this time her symptoms were slightly different from the right side. This raised the suspicion that Barbara may be suffering from sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

“The symptoms of hip arthritis and SI dysfunction many times overlap making it challenging to diagnose the source of a patient’s pain.”

The sacroiliac joint functions as a shock absorber, supporting the entire spine. It dissipates the shock to the sacrum and pelvis; however, with age, it’s less able to absorb shocks and becomes less mobile. SI dysfunction can also present itself after an accident, fall, childbirth, or simply picking up a suitcase.

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Dr Ameglio is the only Orthopedic Joint Surgeon in SW Florida treating both the hip and the SI Joint. This gives him a unique perspective in understanding the source of patients’ pain.

“15-30% of people with low back pain have sacroiliitis and in patients who have a lumbar spine fusion, up to 45% have sacroiliitis,” says the surgeon. “It’s a sizable number and it is critical to consider this diagnosis.”

Dr. Ameglio performed an SI fusion on Barbara’s left side in November. Barbara is now living pain free for the first time in decades.

“30 years is a long time to live the way I lived,” says Bukousky. “To be able to get up and walk and not be in a wheelchair is amazing AND I’m not in pain.” Convinced by the success of her surgeries performed by Dr. Ameglio, her husband has scheduled SuperPATH hip replacement with the surgeon.

“There’s not too many doctors I trust anymore because of what I’ve gone through,” says Bukousky. “I love Dr. Ameglio, I believe in him, and most importantly, I trust him.”

Dr. Ameglio opened his solo orthopedic practice in July with the help of his wife. Patients have embraced his move and the welcoming atmosphere. The surgeon is known for treating the whole person, for being a good listener, and a physician with empathy. “I love caring for others, I believe it’s what God created me to do,” expresses Dr. Ameglio. He and Audrey enjoy the outdoors and just celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary.

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Pets are more than just animals; they are family members for many people.

But what happens to them when the family breaks up? When there is divorce or sickness? A financial set back, job loss or relocation? Many of them end up at the Gulf Coast Humane Society (GCHS,) a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter.

In 20 1 9 t he shel ter rescued a whopping 2532 animals and adopted 2309 of them.

“Many people are surprised to know we’ve been around since 1947 and at our current location off of MLK in Fort Myers since the early 70’s,” says Executive Director, Jennifer Galloway.

Formerly known as Lee Count y H umane S ociet y, t he name was changed in the late 90’s; people often confused the shelter with the county’s animal services department. In addition, the organization’s reach goes far beyond Lee County.

The shelter partners with smaller towns all over Southwest Florida that have limited resources. Animals are often euthanized in smaller communi-

ties because there is no medical care or even worse, no space for them.

Galloway says, “Florida is one of top states that still euthanizes animals.

By helping rural communities we help reduce those numbers.”

When it comes to adoptions, “One of the biggest myths is that because an animal is in a shelter, they must have done something bad when that is just not the case.” Galloway says most animals end up there because owners can no longer take care of them.

Once in the shelter, it is her mission to ease the fears of the animals, make sure they feel loved and leave with new skills.

She likens a shelter stay to summer camp saying, “We do enrichment. We have certified trainers. We have play dates so they can go in the yard with other dogs.

We want them to keep their social skills.”

The same holds true for cats. GCHS has a free roaming cat room complete with a lanai for felines to lounge in the sun.

Galloway explains, “It makes an easier transition into a home if the cats aren’t stuck in cages while they are here.”

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Not all cats are adoptable; there is a large feral (free roaming cats) population in Southwest Florida. GCHS partners with Fortunate Ferals, another local non-prof it organization that teaches people how to colonize feral cats with an emphasis on spaying and neutering. “It’s our goal to reduce the cat population problem in the state,” says Galloway.

The influence of GCHS is indeed much greater than the walls of the shelter.

“We go into the community with animals to ease tensions and stress,” says Galloway, adding, “Even 911 call centers because it’s such a stressful job.

The animals bring smiles to their faces.”

The same holds true for children who are experiencing trauma. Shelter dogs make regular cameos at places such the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida and Valerie’s House. Animals are used for humane education programs in local schools and at summer camps, and volunteers take them to nursing homes and adult day care programs throughout Southwest Florida.

GCHS was founded before the National Humane Society, and while a member of that organization, receives no funding from it. GCHS is privately funded, relying on donations and volunteers.

Volunteers walk dogs, take them on car rides and even home for observation. If any behavior issues are noticed, trainers will work with the animals.

Dog-training classes are offered to the public as well.

“The goal is to get them in a home and keep them in a home,” says Galloway, “We do all we can to give our animals good skills.”

Perhaps one of the biggest needs, besides funding, is that for foster parents. This is especially true during kitten season when babies whose eyes aren’t even open, are abandoned and have to be bottled fed. Ditto for puppies and injured animals.

“There is only so much we can do in the rehabilitation center,” says Galloway. “It’s just like with people. We get better faster in a home, with fresh air, love and sunlight.

I’m a true believer that heals us all.”

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