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Assistive Technology for People with Disability
The growth of assistive technology for people with disability has been life changing for many. These technologies help them be more independent with daily living tasks, navigating their environments, communicating, working and living independently. Innovations…
Managing Lymphedema with Nutrition
Lymphedema is a condition in which protein rich fluid accumulates in the tissues. It affects approximately 1 in 1000 Americans. And although there is currently no cure, managing lymphedema with nutrition. n is an importance piece of your lymphedema…
Getting In and Out of a Car: Top Car Transfer Aids
Getting in and out of a car is an everyday thing that most people don't even think about. But if you have mobility problems, everyday little things like car transfers can turn into a sticking point. And if you run into a sticking point every time you…
Rehabilitation Therapy
A serious injury or illness can change your life in an instant. It can result in weakness, pain, and cognitive impairment. Things you used to be able to do easily can now be difficult. And recover is often slow. Rehabilitation therapy is designed…
Occupational and Physical Therapy Internships
Therapy Achievements welcomes interns. Occupational and physical therapy internships are a "win-win-win" service at Therapy Achievements: Interns "win" by being able to learn from experienced staff and by having the opportunity to perfect their…
Lighthouse Lymphedema Conference
The Lighthouse Lymphedema Conference is hosted each year by the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network. Lymphedema is a condition in which lymph fluid builds up in the tissues and can be the result of cardiac or renal issues, problems with vein function, side…
Spinal Cord Injury Facts
Spinal Cord Injury Facts: More than 250,000 Americans currently suffer from a spinal cord injury Spinal cord injury disrupts function of muscles & nerves Spinal cord injury can result in paraplegia or quadriplegia Car accidents, crash, falls,…
Breast Cancer Ribbon Run
The Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Ribbon Run raises funds for the top-priority needs of Huntsville Hospital's Breast Cancer programs. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the US, second only to skin cancer. If you or a loved one is…
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…