From paper boys hustling through their paper routes at the crack of dawn to families taking a Sunday afternoon cruise through the neighborhood, bike riding is one of America’s favorite pastimes. But every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26,000 bicycle-related injuries to children and adolescents result in traumatic brain injuries. A brain injury suffered by a child has a more devastating impact than the same severity of brain injury suffered by an adult. … [Read more...] about Offering a Heads Up on Biking Safety
Brian Shaw
Stroke: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable
Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of adult long-term disability. It can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age. But, annually, more women suffer from strokes then men, and twice as many African Americans suffer from strokes than Caucasians. According to the CDC, stroke kills about 140,000 Americans each year- that’s one out of every 20 deaths. And here are … [Read more...] about Stroke: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable
Offering a Heads Up on Biking Safety
From paper boys hustling through their paper routes at the crack of dawn to families taking a Sunday afternoon cruise through the neighborhood, bike riding is one of America’s favorite pastimes. But every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 26,000 bicycle-related injuries to children and adolescents result in traumatic brain injuries. A brain injury suffered by a child has a more devastating impact than the same severity of brain injury suffered by an adult. … [Read more...] about Offering a Heads Up on Biking Safety
Enhancing Recovery with Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
The “weekend warrior” suffering from a sports injury. An individual who’s continuing to regain communication skills after a stroke. An elderly patient who is learning how to walk again after knee surgery. From the younger to the older, outpatient services can play a key role in the rehabilitation of patients who are recovering from or living with disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses or chronic medical conditions. Outpatient rehabilitation can be provided to people who have injuries or … [Read more...] about Enhancing Recovery with Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Moving with Parkinson’s Disease
Research shows that a combined focus on medical management and intensive rehabilitation can dramatically improve function and quality of life in individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. One of the most important things to do while living with Parkinson’s disease is to stay active and engaged in some sort of therapy. The biggest challenges faced by those living with Parkinson’s disease are movement, balance, speech and depression. Staying physically active when living with the disease … [Read more...] about Moving with Parkinson’s Disease