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Topics regarding rehab and wellness that encourage patient knowledge, support their recovery and, supply industry executives insightful commentary on rehab, health and wellness issues.

 

Speech Therapy

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and we want to say thank you to the speech-language pathologists who help with prevention and recovery every day.

 

Aphasia is a loss of ability to understand or produce language, caused by brain damage. It is a common condition after a stroke and a speech language pathologist is an integral part of regaining function.

 

Wellness

With spring in bloom, many physical and occupation therapists are taking therapy into the great outdoors. From walking and biking to doing stretches in the sunshine, outdoor exercise and fresh air are good antidotes to the winter blahs.

 

The human heart beats more than 42 million times per year and every one of those beats is important. Any one of them can be interrupted by heart disease and its effects. During American Heart Month, take extra time to take care of your heart.

 

 

Balance Management

We often don’t think about the many processes that go into walking across a room. Yet, understanding balance and coordination are the keys to recognizing how these factors change as we age.

 

There’s no such thing as a leisurely stroll during the winter months in northern American cities. Take these special precautions to help reduce the risk of injury when encountering snow and slippery surfaces.

 

Occupational Therapy

For people with diabetes or those at risk, occupational therapists can play a critical role in education and self-management of this systematic, chronic disease. They are an important part of the diabetes care team.

 

Patients with permanent, limiting medical conditions, like spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, or multiple sclerosis, often require special help to master certain life activities. An Occupation Therapist (OT) is a critical part of a team of players who can provide that assistance.

Physical Therapy

After an injury, illness or surgery, not being able to do the activities you usually enjoy can be frustrating and upsetting. But as you work with a speech, physical or occupational therapist, one of the most powerful tools will be your attitude.

 

Aquatic therapy is a modality of care that many physical therapists employ with great success. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, from joint sprains to fibromyalgia and offers a wide range of benefits. The water itself assists in patient healing and in peak performance of the exercises needed for healing and recovery.