Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a key role in the pandemic. They can help in the recovery process for patients suffering from lasting symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new information last week about how to care for patients with […]
Many of us experience difficulty swallowing if we eat too fast or don’t chew our food well. But, for more than 9-million Americans, this is more than an occasional annoyance. If you continually have difficulty swallowing, or if it’s painful to swallow, it could be a medical condition known as Dysphagia. Dysphagia can be severe […]
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Have one of your loved ones recently been diagnosed? If so, there are ways you can show your support and help them manage their Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about Parkinson’s disease and what you can do to help those you love. What Is Parkinson’s Disease? […]
Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is not always easy to recognize or well understood by healthcare professionals. Also, there are limited numbers of qualified and experienced therapists available to treat lymphedema. Because of this, patients with lymphedema need to equip themselves with the right questions to ask […]
We’ve all been living in a different world since the winter of 2019 when COVID-19 abruptly began to change the way we approach our jobs, family life, and most aspects of our social interactions in day-to-day routines. Earlier this year, we started to learn that this virus was different than any other we’d ever experienced. […]
December 1-7 is National Hand Washing Awareness Week 2020. Why? Many people become ill this time of year. And washing your hands is one of the easiest steps to take to prevent illness and spreading infections to others. Where do we get germs from? A big source of germs comes from poop! We may come […]
Spasticity is when muscles contract involuntarily and have difficulty relaxing. It causes a sense of stiffness and difficulty moving the affected limb or controlling the movement of the limb. Normal movement is usually fluid and smooth. Muscle movement is controlled by a complex system in which the brain “commands” some muscles to contract while “commanding” […]
May is Speech Therapy Month May is Speech Therapy Month. And Speech Therapy Month is a great month for a new beginning! People who have Head & Neck Cancer, Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or other Neuromuscular Conditions often find their ability to speak and communicate have changed. But it doesn’t have to stay that […]
Our offices are OPEN. In order to keep our patients safe, we use the following practices: Curb-side Check-ins: Call when you get here; we will call or come get you when your therapist is ready for you so you do not have to sit in the lobby. Social Distancing with individual treatment rooms available. Enhanced […]
A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Support resources are vital for your physical, emotional, and financial health. Below we have compiled a list of cancer support resources in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Resources for Physical Health: Therapy Achievements– Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Memory Rehab has been proven to increase the quality of life for patients […]