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Resources for People with Brain Injury in Alabama
Have you experienced a concussion or brain injury? If so, you know firsthand how significantly it can affect daily life. From managing everyday tasks to maintaining long-term independence, a brain injury can create challenges that impact nearly every…
Hope After Brain Injury: Rehab and Recovery
An acquired brain injury can affect the way a person moves, thinks, communicates, and feels. It is often called an “invisible disability” because many survivors have no obvious outward signs of impairment, even though they may face significant physical,…
5 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lymphedema Therapist
Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is often underrecognized and misunderstood, even within the healthcare community. And there are relatively few therapists with specialized training…
Top Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis symptoms are variable and unpredictable. No two people have exactly the same symptoms, and each person's symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. One person might experience only one or two of the possible symptoms while another…
Getting Walk Ready: Tips to Prepare for MS Walk
Participating in Walk MS is an excellent way to stay active and support a great cause. For individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), proper preparation is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Here are some research-backed tips to help you…
Shoe Recommendations for Patients with Lymphedema
Finding shoes that fit properly can be especially challenging for individuals living with lymphedema or swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. The right footwear can help improve comfort, support mobility, and accommodate fluctuations in swelling throughout…
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Burn Scars
Most people are familiar with first-, second-, and third-degree burns, but burns can occur in many forms, including thermal, chemical, electrical, radiation, and sun-related injuries. Any of these can lead to long-term scarring if not properly managed. The…
Low Vision Doesn’t Mean No Vision: How Low Vision Rehabilitation Helps
Losing vision can be frightening and frustrating, especially when glasses, contacts, or surgery can’t fully fix the problem. But low vision does not mean the end of reading, cooking, working, or enjoying the activities you love. Low vision rehabilitation…
New Year, New You: How Therapy Helps You Reach Your Goals
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and set plans for the future. For many people, the New Year symbolizes a fresh start—a chance to let go of what’s behind them and make plans for what’s ahead. Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolves…