Providing support, stabilization, positioning, traction, or therapeutic stimulation with
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How You May Benefit From Durable Medical Equipment (DME):

  • Reduce strain on joints, muscles, and other tissues
  • Improve stability during daily activities
  • Support the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine
  • Help manage certain types of muscle and joint discomfort
  • Improve comfort while standing, walking, working, or exercising
  • Provide targeted support to the knee with appropriate bracing
  • Address certain leg-length or alignment concerns with heel lifts
  • Make it easier to remain active while following your treatment plan

Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

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At Pittsburgh East Health Center, we offer Durable Medical Equipment (DME) options to complement chiropractic care and help patients manage pain, improve mobility, support injured or vulnerable areas, and stay active during recovery.

Our Monroeville team can help determine whether supportive equipment may be appropriate for your condition and treatment plan. Depending on your individual needs, DME may provide additional support between office visits and during everyday activities.

Durable Medical Equipment available through our office may include:

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* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.

How Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Works

DME works by providing support, stabilization, positioning, traction, or therapeutic stimulation, depending on the specific device.

For example, a brace may support an injured or vulnerable joint or spinal region, while a cervical traction unit applies controlled traction to the neck. A TENS unit uses electrical stimulation for pain management, and a heel lift alters heel height to address certain biomechanical needs.

At Pittsburgh East Health Center, the process may include:

  • Evaluation: We assess your symptoms, health history, mobility, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal concerns.
  • Recommendation: If DME is appropriate, we recommend equipment based on your individual needs.
  • Proper Fitting: Braces and other supportive devices may require appropriate sizing, positioning, or adjustment.
  • Patient Education: We explain how and when to use your equipment and discuss important precautions.
  • Follow-Up: Your response to treatment and DME can be reassessed as your condition changes.

DME is often most effective when it is incorporated into a broader treatment strategy rather than viewed as a replacement for professional care.

DME is typically covered by insurance when applicable coverage requirements and medical-necessity criteria are met. However, insurance benefits vary significantly by carrier, policy, diagnosis, equipment type, and individual plan. Our team can help you understand the insurance process and available options.

Coverage is never guaranteed until your specific benefits and applicable requirements have been reviewed.

Contact our Monroeville office or call at (412) 900-4944 to ask about current DME availability, insurance considerations, and cash-pay options.

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) FAQs

What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
Durable Medical Equipment refers to reusable medical equipment intended to provide therapeutic assistance, support, stabilization, mobility assistance, or other medical benefits. In a chiropractic setting, DME may be used to complement treatment for certain musculoskeletal conditions.
What types of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) does Pittsburgh East Health Center offer?
Is Durable Medical Equipment (DME) covered by insurance?
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Do I need an evaluation before getting a brace or other Durable Medical Equipment (DME)?
Can Durable Medical Equipment (DME) be used together with chiropractic treatment?
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* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.