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April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month: April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. And in Alabama, each year the Governor makes it official by signing the Alabama proclamation. But why go through all the bother? Because nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed…
IpsiHand™ Stroke Recovery Device
The IpsiHand stroke recovery device is an innovative new option for people looking to recover hand use after stroke. A stroke causes motor cortex damage that can result in impaired motor function and limit arm and hand movement. The muscles in the arm…
Speech Therapy Helps Long COVID
COVID-19 rocked the word in the winter of 2019 triggering abrupt changes in the way we approached our jobs, family life, and our social interactions in day-to-day routines. We discovered this virus was different than any other we'd experienced. It…
Holiday Driving Safety
The Holidays are the busiest travel time of the year. People look forward to the fun and excitement of the holiday season and all the events it entails. But holiday driving safety can be challenging. There is increased traffic, increased nighttime driving,…
Low Vision Therapy for Optic Neuritis
Sudden loss of vision with accompanying eye pain is not only frightening but also instantly debilitating. And people who have experienced optic neuritis know this first hand. But is there anything you can do to improve optic neuritis? The good news is…
Occupational Therapy Helps People with Pseudobulbar Affect
Pseudobulbar Affect: Laughing When Crying People with neurological condition such as Brain Injury, Stroke, ALS, Parkinson’s, and MS sometimes have a condition called Pseudobulbar Affect. It is a frustrating and embarrassing condition because pseudobulbar…
Balance & Fall Prevention: Strategies for Intervention
Balance & fall prevention are a matter of urgent concern to many older adults and their caretakers. According to 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 in a serious…
How To Help Wound Healing
Therapy Achievements provides help with wound healing for patients with lymphedema, burns, radiation/chemotherapy and more. Wounds come in all shapes and sizes. Some are due to burns or injury while others may be due to pressure or venous insufficiency.…
Rehabilitation after Amputation
Rehabilitation After Amputation Loss of a limb is a life changing experience. It affects your ability to move, to take care of yourself, to work, and to maintain your independence. Not only does it change your ability to function, but it also impacts…
Synchrony Dysphagia Treatment Changes Lives
Have you or someone you know experienced issues when eating or swallowing? Issues such as pain, being unable to swallow normally, coughing, gagging or feeling like there is food stuck in the throat? Do you have to avoid certain foods altogether because…
Parkinson's Disease Research Studies
Parkinson's Disease Research Studies Having Parkinson’s Disease can be a daunting challenge. But participating in Parkinson’s Disease research studies is one action that can have a number of positive benefits. Arming yourself with information about…
Speech Therapy For Aphasia
Speech Therapy For Aphasia June is Aphasia Awareness Month and speech therapy for aphasia can help! What is aphasia? It is a communication disorder that interferes your ability to say or understand words. It results from damage to language parts of…
June is Cancer Survivorship Month
June is National Cancer Survivorship Month And Therapy Achievements wants to celebrate our cancer patients; those who are in the fight and those who have won the fight. We are thankful for all you teach us and appreciate the chance to share what we…
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Having multiple sclerosis can be a daunting challenge. But participating in multiple sclerosis research studies is one action that can have a number of positive benefits. Arming yourself with information and building…
April is Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month in Huntsville, AL 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…
LSVT Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
LSVT Treatment for Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease is a progressive disorder that affects approximately one million Americans. And because it gets worse over time, being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease is a somber event. But the good news…
Rocket City MS Support Group
Rocket City MS Support Group The Rocket City MS Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 at Therapy Achievements. The Rocket City MS Support Group is open to anyone living with MS, their family and their friends. It…
Home for the Holidays: Make Holiday Visits Easier
Spending time with family and sharing a special meal over the Holidays is a long-held tradition for many people. We look forward to getting together with extended family members to watch football, play games and eat tons of delicious food. But disability…
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…
How Physical Therapy Helps Neuropathy
You have gone to the doctor for numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands or feet. The doctor gives you a diagnosis of neuropathy and gives you some home instructions to help with pain and order for physical therapy. This is a good thing because physical…
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 .Support…
Bioness For Foot Drop & Hand Function
Are you trying to regain function of your leg or hand due to Stroke, Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or other central nervous system disorders?Function, freedom, and mobility are now within reach. Therapy Achievementsteams with Bioness so you can discover…
AMBUCS Adaptive Bikes
AMBUCS Adaptive Bikes for People with Limited Mobility AMBUCS adaptive bikes are customized bicycles that give people with limited mobility the ability to safely ride a bike. Exercise and being mobile are key to good health. And exercising is often very…
Seated Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
How can yoga help people with Multiple Sclerosis? Yoga is a powerful, yet gentle form of exercise. There are many reasons someone with multiple sclerosis might want to try it. In a recent clinical trial, it was determined that yoga decreased fatigue…
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. …
Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
Parkinson's Disease Symptoms: Parkinson's Disease symptoms, like the disease itself, can be subtle or obvious. Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called…
You Could Be at Risk for a Blood Clot If ...
Blood Clots: What Causes Them and How to Prevent Them What Is a Blood Clot? A blood clot is a bunch of blood cells that congeal together. Clotting is necessary to keep you from bleeding to death from a paper cut. Too many blood cells bonding together…
Let's Talk About Memory Loss
Memory loss is a common health condition that can severely impact a person's quality of life. As people age, there are numerous bodily changes that happen that can lead to mental decline. You tend to take longer to retrieve information or have difficulty…
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious eye condition that affects people with every type of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (commonly known as juvenile diabetes), type 2 (diabetes mellitus), and gestational diabetes (diabetes…
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition worldwide among adults between 30 and 60. The pain, tingling, swelling, and weakness it causes can be severe and disrupt daily life. Let's look at what causes carpal tunnel syndrome and the various treatment…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dysphagia: The Difficult Swallowing Dilemma
Many of us experience difficulty swallowing if we eat too fast or don't chew our food well. But, for more than 9-million Americans, this is more than an occasional annoyance. If you continually have difficulty swallowing, or if it's painful to swallow,…
Subtle Stroke Symptoms To Never Ignore
In America, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. But if you're not sure what causes a stroke, chances are that you won't know how to recognize stroke symptoms either. It is especially important to be aware of subtle stroke symptoms as they might be…
Supporting a Loved One with Parkinson's Disease
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. Have one of your loved ones recently been diagnosed? If so, there are ways you can show your support and help them manage their Parkinson's disease symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about Parkinson's…
5 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lymphedema Therapist
Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is not always easy to recognize or well understood by healthcare professionals. Also, there are limited numbers of qualified and experienced therapists…
February is American Heart Month
Heart Month is all about bringing awareness to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Heart Disease Symptoms Symptoms of heart disease vary depending on the type of heart disease someone may have, but they may…
What is prospective surveillance?
Prospective surveillance is a protocol that is used to detect and prevent lymphedema. Patients are referred to a lymphedema clinic prior to a surgical procedure so the therapist can take circumferential measurements of the patient's arms or legs to determine…
National Handwashing Awareness Week 2020
December 1-7 is National Hand Washing Awareness Week 2020. Why? Many people become ill this time of year. And washing your hands is one of the easiest steps to take to prevent illness and spreading infections to others. Where do we get germs from? A…
Measuring Limb Volume for Lymphedema
Methods for Measuring Limb Volume for Lymphedema How can you tell if you have lymphedema? Often times, the first sign is a change in the way your arm or leg feels – a feeling tightness, fullness or heaviness. Other signs include visible changes in…
What is Spasticity?
Spasticity is when muscles contract involuntarily and have difficulty relaxing. It causes a sense of stiffness and difficulty moving the affected limb or controlling the movement of the limb. Normal movement is usually fluid and smooth. Muscle movement…
Therapy Achievements Named Lymphedema Center of Excellence
For immediate release: October 15, 2020 Huntsville, AL: - We are excited to announce that Therapy Achievements, a local outpatient therapy service provider, was named a Lymphedema Center of Excellence by the Lymphedema Education & Research Network…
What Is Arthritis, Anyway? Understanding the Early Signs
Did you know that over 54 million American adults have arthritis? This is, indeed, a very common disease, and it can cause quite a lot of pain and discomfort. In severe cases, it can have an even bigger impact on one's quality of life, limiting their…
Wheelchair Fit for Function and Support
People who use wheelchairs know the correct wheelchair fit is essential for comfort and optimal function. If a wheelchair doesn't fit correctly it not only causes discomfort but ultimately, if you sit in the wrong wheelchair long enough, it will damage…
Water Exercise for Lipedema and Lymphedema
Water exercise is one of the best exercises for people with lipedema and lymphedema. And if you're not already doing water exercise, summer is a great time to try it! Benefits of Water Exercise for Lipedema and Lymphedema Gravity Elimination -…
Therapy for Lipedema
Lipedema is a misunderstood fat disorder that, up until now, had few therapy options. Fortunately, awareness of lipedema has increased dramatically and therapy for lipedema is increasingly available. What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a chronic adipose…
Speech Therapy Month in 2020
May is Speech Therapy Month May is Speech Therapy Month. And Speech Therapy Month is a great month for a new beginning! People who have Head & Neck Cancer, Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or other Neuromuscular Conditions…
Enhanced Safety Update
Our offices are OPEN. In order to keep our patients safe, we use the following practices: Curb-side Check-ins: Call when you get here; we will call or come get you when your therapist is ready for you so you do not have to sit in the lobby.Social…
2020 Huntsville Lymphedema Conference
Join Therapy Achievements for World Lymphedema Day! We will be celebrating by hosting an educational conference on Lymphedema. Topics covered will include updates on treatments, compression techniques, management, and more. Patients living with Lymphedema,…
TEAMS Study for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Tele-Rehabilitation vs. In-Clinic Therapy for People with Multiple Sclerosis Finding adequate care that's close to home can be difficult. It's even more difficult for people with Multiple Sclerosis. This is especially true for people who reside in…
Brain Injury Prevention
How to Prevent Brain Injury Brain Injury Awareness is not just a month, a week, or a day to be aware of the dangers and devastation a brain injury can cause for a survivor and their loved ones. Brain injury prevention is something we need to think of…
Cancer Support Resources
A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Support resources are vital for your physical, emotional, and financial health. Below we have compiled a list of cancer support resources in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Resources for Physical Health: Therapy Achievements-…
2020 Cookies for a Cause
Join Therapy Achievements on February 18, 2020 for a Cookie Decorating Class for Support Groups. Join Therapy Achievements for Cookies for a Cause- it's the sweet way of giving back! Therapy Achievements sponsors several different support groups including,…
Shoe Recommendations for Patients with Lymphedema
Finding shoes that fit properly can be difficult if you deal with Lymphedema or swelling of your lower extremities. Below we have listed a few shoe recommendations for patients with Lymphedema. We've also listed a few things to keep in mind when purchasing…
New Year's Resolutions for Patients with Chronic Pain
Why is Goal Setting important for patients with chronic pain? Whether your pain is caused by chemotherapy, surgery, Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, or an injury- pain is a pain! New Year's Resolutions for patient's with chronic pain can seem overwhelming.…
Pain After Breast Cancer: Costocondritis
Pain after Breast Cancer: Costocondritis Is pain after breast cancer normal? The answer to this question is often vague. For many women, pain is a normal part of recovery after breast cancer treatment. But for some women, persistent pain after breast…
2019 Huntsville Parkinson's Picnic
Join us October 13 for the Huntsville Parkinson's Picnic! The Huntsville Parkinson's Support Group will host the annual picnic at the Botanical Gardens. We will meet at the Arbor Room (we normally meet the 2nd Sunday of every month at Willowbrook Baptist…
2019 Rocket City Bike MS
What Is Bike MS? Bike MS is a cycling ride to raise funds for the National MS Society. Each year Huntsville, AL - known as Rocket City - participates in a ride. MS affects over 1 million people and this year, like always, the Rocket City team was…
2019 Relay for Life at Rocket City Best Fest
This year Huntsville Relay for Life will be at Rocket City Best Fest. Join us on Saturday June 8, 2019 to celebrate, remember and fight back! Activities start at 4:00 pm at Big Spring Park and include: Battle of the Burger Rocket City's Battle…
Treatment of Brain Injury: 2019 Neurology Conference
The 2019 Neurology and Neurosurgery Conference was held at Huntsville Hospital on Sat. 4-28-19. Cutting edge treatment information was presented for brain injury caused by catastrophic Stroke, Gliablastoma, Meningitis, Encephalitis and other neurological…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rocket City MS 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. …
2018 Relay for Life Huntsville
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…
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Meets 2018
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Support Group meets 2018. SPOHNC is a cancer support group that meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Clearview Cancer Institute. They have a speaker on a topic of interest…
2018 MS Walk Huntsville
We had the best time at the 2018 MS Walk in Huntsville! Thanks to all the Therapy Achievementsstaff and their families for their hard work and support of this great cause. Last year alone, the MS Society invested nearly $50 million to support more than…
How To Overcome Competition
How To Overcome Competition - A twist on Tony Robinson's lesson from David and GoliathDo you ever feel like David fighting Goliath? The story of David and Goliath is one of the biblical stories that Tony Robinson - and I - have loved since childhood.…
Lymphatic Flow By Cathy McNeely, PT
Lymphatic Flow By Cathy McNeely I have been a Physical Therapist since 1989. Being a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with a background in orthopedics/sports medicine, I am always searching for innovative therapeutic exercises and natural remedies to…
Changes After Traumatic Brain Injury
What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury, often referred to as TBI, is most often an acute event similar to other injuries. That is where the similarity between traumatic brain injury and other injuries ends. One moment the person is normal…
Who Are Physical Therapists?
Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility - in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription…
Visual Retraining Exercise for Stroke Patients
Cognitive Therapy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Effects of cognitive rehabilitation therapy, assessed using fMRI. Cognitive rehabilitation is a program to help brain-injured or otherwise cognitively impaired individuals to restore normal functioning, or to compensate…
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) Evidence has shown that vestibular rehabilitation can be effective in improving symptoms related to many vestibular (inner ear/balance) disorders.1,2 People with vestibular disorders often experience problems with…
Bedside Swallow Exam for Dysphagia
What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. This difficulty can range from mild-to-profound in nature and may arise from a variety of causes including neurological changes, injuries/surgeries, disease processes or other sources. What is a…
Rehabilitation Therapy After Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term adult disability. It affects approximately 795,000 people each year in the U.S. Even the very word "stroke" indicates that no one is ever prepared for this sudden, often catastrophic event. But stroke…
2018 MS Walk Huntsville
The 2018 MS Walk Huntsville is on Cinco De Mayo - May 5th! Join the Therapy Achievements team! Click Here to join or contact Kristen McCombs at kristentherapya@gmail.com
Living with Brain Injury: Jennifer Turbeville's Story
My Story I'm Jennifer Beard Turbeville and I had a Transpetrosal Craniotomy. My Epidermoid Brain tumor formed when I was an embryo. This type of tumor is noncancerous and slow growing. I had chronic headaches as an adult, but didn't know it as a tumor…
Rocket City MS Support Meets 3-20-18
Time is running out to Register for our upcoming event in Huntsville for March 20thJOIN US for this (new topics) MS educational program with so much NEW learningJoin us to listen with Dr. Samuel F Hunter, who is coming down from Franklin, Tn to speak…
Driver Rehabilitation
December is Driver Safety Month The Holidays are the Busiest Travel Time of the YearIs your loved one safe to drive? Therapy Achievements Can Help!A Driving Safety Evaluation: Gives objective data about driving safety and competency Gives…
2017 Relay For Life Huntsville
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 quest to make a difference has grown to the largest fundraising event for cancer in the world.Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal…
2017 Victory Summit: Parkinson's Disease Education Extraordinaire!
Parkinson's Disease Education The Davis Phinney Foundation has partnered with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to present The Victory Summit® Parkinson's education symposium. What is the Victory Summit? The Victory Summit is Parkinson's Disease…
Speech Therapy Month at Therapy Achievements
Written by Jaime Richardson, Speech Therapist May is Speech Therapy Month. And Speech Therapy Month is a great month for a new beginning! Do you feel fatigued? Have muscle stiffness? Difficulty swallowing? Trouble getting your words out? Or trouble…
Speech Therapy after Laryngectomy: Vocal and Swallow Rehabilitation
Alexander McGuigganhad Speech Therapyafter Laryngectomy Three men. Three different symptoms. Alexander McGuiggan noticed a hoarse voice at Christmas and by March his voice had deteriorated to a whisper.Stewart Farmer noticed difficulty breathing that…
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness month and to increase brain injury awareness in Huntsville, the Alabama Head Injury Foundation sponsored a float in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. Members from local brain and spinal cord injury support groups braved…
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…
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…
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…
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: Loose Weight & Get Fit Lose Weight…
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…
2016 Huntsville 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…
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…
Speech Therapy Helps Dysphagia
Did you know that 89% of people with Brain Injury, Stroke, MS, and Parkinson's Disease have trouble with speech and swallowing? Do You Have: Changes in your voice? Difficulty or pain while swallowing? Feel like something is stuck in your throat after…
Physical Therapy Enhances Benefit of Ampyra
At our May meeting, Dr. Laganke suggested adding physical therapy when starting Ampyra may enhance the gains you make in motor skills and walking. If you would like to schedule an appointment to see if this would be helpful for you, call us at 256-509-4398. …
Importance of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Adherence
Huntsville MS Awareness Group Meeting[/caption]Importance of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Adherence by Dr. Chris Laganke, 1 CEU available Huntsville MS Awareness Group MeetingMay 17, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Therapy Achievements at Cleaview Cancer Institute,…
Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis Support Group December Meeting
The Huntsville MS Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 pm at Therapy Achievements. Join us for fun, food and friendship!
Physical Therapist Teaches Wheelchair Fitting
Cathy Craver is a physical therapist who teaches wheelchair fitting to other therapists. Her goal in teaching is to optimize function for patients who use wheelchairs. Cathy works at Spain Rehabilitation Center . She recently presented "Seating and Wheeled…
Occupational Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis
5 Tips from Occupational Therapy to Help Manage Your ArthritisJuly is Arthritis Awareness Month and occupational therapy can help preserve your joints and manage your pain. How can occupational therapists help? Occupational therapists can teach you how…
Physical Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis
5 Tips from Physical Therapy to Help Manage Your Arthritis July is Arthritis Awareness Month and physical therapy helps manage arthritis pain and flexibility. How can physical therapists help? Physical therapists can provide you with specific exercises…
Aphasia: Speech Therapy Helps Life Without Words
Speech Therapy helps life without words. Communication is not only how we interact with the world, it is how the world interacts with us.Imagine you suddenly lost your ability to understand speech, to talk, to read, and to write but you had NOT lost…
Physical Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Huntsville, AL
Cathy McNeely providesphysical therapy forMS in Huntsville, AL Physical therapy can ease many of your Multiple Sclerosis symptoms and help you get around better. Physical therapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Huntsville, AL is provided at Therapy Achievements. Seeing…
Occupational Therapy Helps People With Multiple Sclerosis
Occupational Therapy Helps People With Multiple SclerosisOccupational therapy helps people with multiple sclerosis perform everyday, functional activities with greater ease, satisfaction, and independence. These everyday activities include:Activities…
Speech Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Jaime Richardson provides Speech Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Many people recognize that multiple sclerosis can result in weakness that interferes with the ability to walk. But did you know that multiple sclerosis can result in weakness of muscles…
Be Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Ready
We're not always ready for multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses, but relapses can happen no matter what you are planning or what is going on in your life. Most people with multiple sclerosis don't want to think about relapses when they're feeling okay, but…
Straighten Up! 5 Tips to Better Posture
Mary Beth has multiple sclerosis and is working on better posture with Cathy in physical therapy. But people with MS are not the only ones who have trouble with their posture. Long work days, hours spent sitting at a computer, and increased amount of…
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
My uncle, Don Anderson, underwent placement of a deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease in 2012. It immediately stopped his shaking. He had the procedure done at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank by Dr. Michael Marvi. My Uncle was…
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Julie Robert's Story
Julie Roberts is a country music singer living with multiple sclerosis. She worried about how people would react if they knew she had MS. Then she decided 'I do not have to give up on my dreams'Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis support group was privileged…
Occupational Therapy at Therapy Achievements
Ultrasound is a great way to rehab hand pain and can speed up the healing process. Karen Allen Hislop, one of the occupational therapist at Therapy Achievements is using it to treat De Quervain's Tendonitis with great results.Therapy Achievements is a…
Parkinson's Disease Facts
Parkinson's Disease Facts: The Numbers 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease. 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before the age of 50. Men are 1…
Parkinson's Disease Treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's Disease treatment with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been used for over a decade to help stop uncontrollable shaking. It is typically offered when medications no longer help. Similar to all of the presently available Parkinson's drugs,…
Parkinson's Disease Rehab: Dr. David Greer
Parkinson's Disease Rehab: Dr. David Greer Parkinson's Disease rehab is something Dr. David Greer is very familiar with. He has been treating patients with Parkinson's Disease for over 10 years. And he knows first hand treating people who have Parkinson's…