A stroke is life changing, and a frightening experience that can create a daunting road to recovery for survivors.
Technology is making stroke rehabilitation easier. Find out how video games are being used to help stroke patients recover full use of their limbs.
A few days ago I was looking through news articles on strokes and ran across a headline stating that the purpose of rehabilitation is to return lost abilities. The first thought that went through …
Acute Rehabilitation is an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other medical conditions.
It’s not just a fun way to do rehabilitation; it’s uniquely quantifiable.
A Physical Therapist Specialized In Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help With Vertigo And Dizziness<br>Many people have experienced some symptoms of dizziness at one time or another. There can be many different causes for this. Some common causes are side effects from medication, quick changes in positi
Not sure if you or someone else is showing signs of a stroke? Think F.A.S.T.!
If you, or a loved one, suffers from a chronic respiratory disease, there is hope for enjoying a better quality of life through pulmonary rehabilitation.
Many people don't want to have surgery, and for countless conditions, it's not needed. Rehabilitative therapy in many forms can help you heal. Learn more!
Physical therapy rehabilitation is a necessary part of the recovery process. If you have suffered from a sports injury, or suffer from pain due to an operation, rehabilitation will be an important step to reduce any pain that you may feel.
Being able to identify if someone is having a stroke can literally save that person’s life.
How Smoking Affects Your Rehabilitation By Pamela G. Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist Outpatient physical therapy clinics, like AZOPT, treat patients with muscular, joint, and functional diagnoses. So why would we ask our patients if they smoke cigarettes or use tobacco? Smoking, and using tobacco, may impact your recovery from an injury or surgery, …
Learn how post-hospital rehabilitation centers can help aid your recovery and what to expect during your stay.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a structured exercise program designed for people living with chronic lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis. Exercise can give yo...
A question I’ve asked myself many times! As a small profession with a long history (as long as physiotherapy, TBH), it does seem odd that there are many, many pain rehabilitation services whe…
From its main purpose and benefits, to the questions you need to ask before selecting a rehabilitation nurse & facility, we’ve got you covered.
At the age of 41, with no warning signs, I suffered a massive stroke. For a while, my family and doctors didn’t think I would survive. I did. But my life would never be the same
Knowing the signs of stroke can save a loved one. It's through the acronym FAST: Face: Does half of the person's face droop? Arm: If you ask him or her to ra...
At HROSM our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists can help management pain caused by injuries and conditions, including arthritis or back pain.