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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
Pain after Breast Cancer: Costocondritis Is pain after breast cancer normal? The answer to this question is often vague. For many women, pain is a normal part of recovery after breast cancer treatment. But for some women, persistent pain after breast cancer may be due to costocondritis. Costrocondritis can be difficult to diagnose and, because […]
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Approximately one million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease typically affects people over the age of 50 and is characterized by resting tremor, rigidity, postural instability, slowness of movement, and reduced amplitude of movement. It is a progressive disorder that results in the loss of nerve cells in […]
Lymphedema and Edema Treatment of lymphedema can be challenging! Approximately 60% of our body mass is composed of fluid. Normally this fluid moves in and out of the tissues – the space between the skin and the muscle. If the fluid becomes stagnant and trapped in the tissues, swelling occurs. Left untreated, swelling can trigger […]
Lymphatic Flow By Cathy McNeely I have been a Physical Therapist since 1989. Being a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with a background in orthopedics/sports medicine, I am always searching for innovative therapeutic exercises and natural remedies to improve lymphatic flow and return in my patients with swelling. Complete Decongestive Therapy which involves Manual Lymph Drainage, use […]
Rehabilitation Therapy After Stroke Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term adult disability. It affects approximately 795,000 people each year in the U.S. Even the very word “stroke” indicates that no one is ever prepared for this sudden, often catastrophic event. But stroke survivors and their families can find workable solutions to most […]
Who Are Physical Therapists? Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility – in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects. Physical therapists can teach patients how to […]
Balance & Fall Prevention: Strategies for Intervention Balance & fall prevention are a matter of urgent concern to many older adults and their caretakers. According to a 2008 report by the Center for Disease Control: One third of those over the age of 65 have a fall every year One out of 10 falls results […]