According to the CDC, did you know that approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year? Of these 1.5 million Americans, 80,000 to 90,000 have long-term disabilities as a result of their injuries. Does your loved one suffer from a TBI? If so, it’s important for you, as the caregiver, to research […]
Approximately 2 million people are living with limb loss in the United States. Right now, about 500 amputations take place each day in the U.S. alone. This means that every day, hundreds of Americans are beginning their prosthesis journey. What does a new amputee need to know as they begin this journey? Read on to learn the basics of prosthetics and […]
Did you know that every year at least 250,000 people around the world experience a spinal cord injury (SCI)? The complications from a spinal cord injury are very severe. SCIs can be incomplete or complete. Most people who suffer from them often have a hard time adjusting to daily life after their injury. Fortunately, many places offer treatment […]
Dealing with a new arthritis diagnosis or helping a loved one who may be struggling with arthritis pain can be a challenge, especially for those who may not be familiar with the complexities of this issue. The good news is there are various ways to deal with arthritis. The effectiveness of the various options depends […]
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 […]
You’ve heard of first, second, and third-degree burns, but there are more than that. People may suffer from radiation, chemical, solar, thermal, and electrical burns. Unfortunately, like many other wounds, these injuries often produce burn scars once healed. No matter the type of burn you receive, you run the risk of long-term scarring. However, there […]
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 […]
In America, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. But if you’re not sure what causes a stroke, chances are that you won’t know how to recognize stroke symptoms either. It is especially important to be aware of subtle stroke symptoms as they might be easily overlooked. Not sure how to spot the signs of a […]
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 […]