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October 27, 2021

Breast Cancer Prevention: 5 Steps to Stay Healthy

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the US, second only to skin cancer. Over 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Given these startling statistics, it's more important than ever to learn about breast cancer…

October 19, 2021

Introduction to Foot Drop

Often, foot drop is not considered its own disease; rather, it's a symptom of other diseases.  If someone is diagnosed with one, they may have a lot of questions. What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the causes?  In this article, we'll answer…

October 06, 2021

5 Simple Methods for Fall Prevention

As people age or develop certain medical conditions, they may become weak. This weakness increases the chances of falls. Fall prevention is a critical component of a treatment plan. Falls can be a sensitive subject for a patient to bring up at their doctor…

September 14, 2021

Hope for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

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…

September 02, 2021

The New Amputee's Guide to Prosthetics

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…

August 17, 2021

What Is an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?

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…

August 09, 2021

Top 5 Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain

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…

July 07, 2021

CDC-Recommended Therapies for Long COVID

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…

June 30, 2021

Top 5 Ways to Reduce Burn Scars

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…