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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
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 […]
April is Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month and Therapy Achievements wants to celebrate! With over 100 years of combined experience, the occupational therapists at Therapy Achievements are able to provide the best blend of cutting edge technology combined with proficiency and knowledge that comes with dedication and practice. But what does “occupation” have to do with therapy? […]
2019 MS Walk Huntsville
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! And the 2019 MS Walk Huntsville is is Sat 4-27-19. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects nearly 1 million in the US including celebrities Montel Williams, Clay Waler, and Jami Lynn Sigler. It is a disease in which your body attacks itself and causes a breakdown of myelin – the insulating sheath […]
Treatment of Lymphedema: The Swollen Limb
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 […]
Happy 10th Birthday!
Therapy Achievements has been providing high quality physical, occupational and speech therapy services for 10 years. Thanks to all who came to celebrate our birthday and to wish us well!
Go Red for Heart Awareness Month!
Go Red! February is Heart Awareness Month If you had heart disease, would you recognize the symptoms? You might be thinking, “Of course!” But there’s plenty more you need to know besides pain in your chest. While pain in the chest is one symptom, there are more – symptoms that if recognized could save your […]
Exoskeleton for Walking
Using an exoskeleton for walking after weakness or paralysis has generated a lot of attention and I have had a number of patient ask me about it. ReWalk is a battery-powered robotic exoskeleton that attaches to the legs and lower back. It contains motors at the knee and hip joints and sensors to help it […]
Seated Yoga at Rocket City Multiple Sclerosis Support
How does seated yoga help Multiple Sclerosis? Find out at Seated Yoga at Rocket City Multiple Sclerosis Support on 8-21-18. Yoga is a wonderful, but gentle form of exercise and there are many reasons for someone with multiple sclerosis to try it. Pam Herdy will conduct a Seated Yoga at Rocket City Multiple Sclerosis Support […]
Rocket City MS Support Meets 7-17-18
Rocket City Multiple Sclerosis Support Meets 7-17-18 Join us for facts, food and friendship! Dr. Chris Laganke will speak about risk factors for developing MS and you will hear from someone living with MS about their experiences. Food and beverages will be catered. Register at www.abovems.com or call 1-866-955-9999. You won’t want to miss! Rocket […]
2018 Relay for Life Huntsville
2018 Relay for Life Huntsville Cancer Support Walk Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer! Relay for Life Huntsville Cancer Support Walk 2018 meets 5-19-18 at 4:00 at 100 North Side Square. Relay for Life is an annual event celebrated not just in Huntsville, AL but in cities around the world. What began as one man’s […]
