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Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Support Group Brain and spinal cord injury occur in young adults – people between the ages of 18 and 34 – more than any other age group in the United States. Every year 1.7 million people sustain a brain injury and 12,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury . Brain and spinal cord […]
Flowers at Therapy Achievements
Maryann is the proud new owner of “Lilies”, a floral painting by Cynthia Parson’s. Maryann attends therapy for treatment of lymphedema at Therapy Achievements where some of Cynthia’s work is displayed. “I’ve been admiring that painting for quite a while and really enjoyed looking at Cynthia’s work during my therapy sessions. I finally decided I wanted it and now it’s mine!” […]
Walking with Foot Drop: A New Brace
Check out this new brace for walking with foot drop! People with foot drop can’t lift the front part of their foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that pick up the toes. Lots of people have foot drop and it can happen when foot muscles become weak after stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy or other injuries. Foot […]
Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis: Amanda Adcock presented “One Treatment Option for Multiple Sclerosis” at the Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Group Meeting on 1-17-17. Here are highlights from her presentation: Multiple Sclerosis is an Autoimmune Disease: Multiple Sclerosis occurs when your immune cells attack healthy parts of your central nervous system B & T immune cells are […]
A New Year, A New You!
The New Year is a time of reflection. Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. Will a New Year bring a New You? See if your New Year’s resolutions make the top 5 list: Lose Weight and Get Fit Weight loss and getting fit are the most popular resolutions. Healthy weight and […]
Balance & Fall Prevention: Strategies for Intervention
Balance & Fall Prevention: Strategies for Intervention Balance & fall prevention are a matter of urgent concern to many older adults and their caretakers. According to a 2008 report by the Center for Disease Control: One third of those over the age of 65 have a fall every year One out of 10 falls results […]
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Don McNeal’s Story
Living with Multiple Sclerosis “I have Multiple Sclerosis, but Multiple Sclerosis doesn’t have me.” That quote comes from Don McNeal, a two time National College Football Champion (1978, 1979) who played for Alabama under coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. McNeal spoke at the Multiple Sclerosis News and Views Conference in Huntsville, AL Thursday, 8-18-16 and shared […]
Good Luck to Occupational Therapy Interns
Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye and good luck to our occupational therapy interns at Therapy Achievements. Dominique and Monique have done a tremendous job with treating our patients, helping to further develop our vision therapy program, and organizing our procedures. They will be very missed! In addition to working with us, they have been busy studying for their licensure […]
2016 Huntsville Lymphedema Conference
2016 Huntsville Breast Cancer & Lymphedema Conference Join us Sat 7-9-16 from 1-3:00 at Clearview Cancer Institute for information about breast cancer surgery options by Dr. Caroline Schreeder and highlights from the Lighthouse Lymphedema Conference about latest research on treatment of lymphedema by Karen Allen Hislop, CLT. 2 Free CEUs will be available for healthcare workers. Paula […]
Cynthia Parsons’ New Exhibit
Cynthia Parson’s: Biography Southern artist Cynthia Parsons is a multi-faceted, creative talent. In addition to dramatic formal oil & pastel portraiture, her work includes abstracts with mirrored gloss, and the exploration of flamboyant floral and landscape themes. Her list of accomplishments is extensive and her work has been exhibited in solo shows, juried museum exhibitions, […]
