Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT:
Geriatric Neurology in the Medically Complex Client
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What Is Neurological Physical Therapy?
Neurological physical therapy can restore functional mobility, strength, balance, and coordination for people diagnosed with neurological conditions.
7 Tips for Making Yourself More Comfortable During a Migraine Attack
During a migraine attack, sometimes the only thing you can do is make yourself as comfortable as possible while you ride out the neurological storm.
How to Boost Brain Health and Reverse Neurological Disease
Dr. Lee Cowden, founder of the Academy of Comprehensive Integrative Medicine, discusses some really simple and inexpensive strategies that boost brain health and support neuroregeneration.
How to Get an "Almost" Free Rotater for your Shoulder
Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injury is having their 2nd Raffle to raise money for a great cause. We're happy to donate 2 FREE Rotaters to the cause
How Brain Injuries Can Lead To Chronic Pain
Traumatic brain injuries can cause neurological issues like dizziness, confusion and memory loss, but new research into the inner-workings of TBIs revealed that they can also lead to the onset of chronic pain.
What Exactly is a Vertebral Subluxation Complex?
Vertebral Subluxation Complexs may occur when vertebrae in the spine are misaligned or move out of place<br>It goes by different names: Subluxation, Vertebral Subluxation, Vertebral Subluxation Complex or simply Nerve Interference. Regardless of its name, it’s probably new to you. Turns out, chiropractors are the only licensed professionals who know how to detect and reduce it. But what exactly is it<br>Vertebral Subluxation Complexs occur…
What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
CRPS is a condition suffered by victims of catastrophic car accidents, truck accidents, slip or trip and fall accidents and workplace injuries, etc.
Study finds how the brain 're-wires' after neurological disease
Trinity College researchers are studying how the brain re-wires itself in neurological disease.
4th Principles and Techniques of Complex Spinal Reconstruction
This will be a two-day workshop — part didactic, part hands-on — that reviews the most common complex spine techniques used in contemporary spine surgery.
Got Neck Pain? Learn When To Get Medical Help
While neck pain is common, it doesn't always go away on its own. Learn when to seek medical attention when neck pain persists.
The Top Reasons Why Hospital Falls Occur in Medical Facilities
Patient falls don’t just happen because of intrinsic factors. Instead, patient falls are usually caused by multiple factors.
What is Acute Rehabilitation?
Acute Rehabilitation is an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other medical conditions.
How To Treat A Pinched Nerve in the Neck
A pinched nerve in the neck, oftentimes medically classified as cervical radiculopathy, is a somewhat common condition that can develop for a number of different reasons.
Medical mystery: What was causing woman’s chronic hip pain?
She said the pain made sleeping at night difficult and was worse in the morning but with a little activity, it would improve. She described it as a sharp sensation that was painful to the touch.
What is Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and Why Does it Matter?
Complex rehab technology, usually called CRT, is a term that many people who use wheelchairs are familiar with, but it’s not known broadly and isn’t well understood. CRT refe...
Clients With Pain? Biofreeze To The Rescue!
I know many people these days (especially with the cooler weather approaching in many places) who experience muscle pain regularly. From t...
Arenson: Why physical therapy can be a good alternative to surgery
Physical therapy can notably improve function and mobility in people of all ages who have injuries, medical conditions or illnesses. However, not everyone likes physical therapy due to the rigorous …
Harvard Medical School: Six Tips for Safe Stretches
The below article is excerpted from Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Publishing Healthbeat. Virtually every activity you do relies on ease of motion. Stretching can help in numerous ways. It can often relieve back pain, stiff necks, and sore knees when tight muscles are to blame. It can counteract too much sitting whether you’re doing …
Is Nagging Wrist Pain Affecting Client Workouts?
Do you have clients whose wrists or thumbs bother them when working out? Learn about 4 common causes of wrist pain and how you can help resolve it so your clients can get the full benefit of their workouts.
Easy Assessments for Clients Prone on the Table
If a standing assessment isn't possible, here are some easy assessment techniques you can perform while the client is in prone position on the table.
