Woodland Park School Board Not Committed to Reopening School #1 at This Time
Woodland Park school board not committed to reopening School #1 at this time
If we were able to open up School #1 for the kindergarteners, they would have space and then it would open up CO to possibly have more room for occupational therapy and physical therapy space. "This is just one idea. It's not the only idea," she added. Read more on NorthJersey.com
NJ dad flexes muscle for son Jamesy Raffone, as 6-year-old fights rare …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines for managing Duchenne do not include these therapies, but instead call for steroids and physical therapy. “If they receive care they should live longer and healthier,” said Natalie Street, a … Read more on New York Daily News
The Stigmatized Pain Doc
The Stigmatized Pain Doc
Very early in my physical medicine and rehabilitation training, in 1986, I was confronted with a patient with chronic back pain. He'd been surgically mutilated 5x, and the surgeon responsible for the 5th “wanted my expertise.” In reality he just wanted … Read more on National Pain Report
Patrick Kennedy and the politics of honesty
Kennedy attempts, and achieves, a “scrupulously honest” work; remarkable for someone who has, the better part of his adult life, struggled with honesty (during a 2009 stint in rehab – one of many – he said, “I found myself being unusually honest… for … Read more on NewBostonPost (blog)
Optimum Performance Physical Therapy Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Optimum Performance Physical Therapy celebrates 15th anniversary
Photo by Roger Gavan On Nov. 4, Town of Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton (far right), Mayor Michael Newhard (second from left) and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined Dr. Rick Rutkowski (center) and his staff to celebrate the … Read more on The Warwick Advertiser
Global Hospitals to set up sports medicine centres
Global Hospitals Group on Friday announced that it would set up advanced sports medicine centres at a cost of about Rs 20 crore across the country, including one in Bengaluru. These centres would exclusively cater to the … “In addition to this … Read more on Deccan Herald
Physical Rehabilitation Equipment: Expanding Choices for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Expanding Choices For Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Recovering from injuries and surgical procedures can be a protracted and making an attempt process. Every person’s state of affairs is completely different; not everybody reacts the same to injuries or surgery. Existing health issues, the extent of the procedure performed, and the required level of recovery all need distinctive rehabilitation program options tailored to every individual case.
Completely different Rehabilitation Needs
Rehabilitation Robot Market Size at $203.3 Million in 2014 Is Expected Grow …
Rehabilitation robot market size at 3.3 million in 2014 is expected grow …
Independent functioning of patients depends on intensity of treatment, task-specific exercises, active initiation of movements and motivation and feedback. Rehabilitation robots can assist with these tasks in … According to Susan Eustis, principal … Read more on GlobeNewswire (press release)
Paralysed mum urges people to give stroke victims a hand
“The vital funds raised for the Stroke Association will support people like me who are on the road to recovery.” To find out more about Give a Hand, visit www.stroke.org.uk/giveahand to download or request a fundraising pack. For more information about … Read more on Sunderland Echo
Robotic Hand Helps Stroke Sufferers Regain Use of Hands
Robotic hand helps stroke sufferers regain use of hands
"What we're trying to do is create a device so patients can take home and therapists can program and apply therapy in a home setting," explained UTARI principal research scientist Muthu Wijesundara. He said current technology that works to move the … Read more on USA TODAY
Paralyzed Mom Hoping to Walk, Dance by Son's Wedding
Then she met Bellin physical therapist Deb Rentmeester, and everything clicked. “I'll admit, it's new for me. But Jen's … Over the last two years, Jen has become a voice and symbol of how to focus on ability not disability. She hopes sharing all the … Read more on WBAY
Stimulating Spring Week on University of Auckland Campus
Stimulating Spring Week on University of Auckland campus
Poor child heath: a way forward, recovery after stroke, osteoporosis, contemporary New Zealand artists in Berlin, and exercise as the medicine for sustainable health are among some of the topics being aired at the Centre for Continuing Education's … Read more on Scoop.co.nz (press release)
BRHC Foundation, an opportunity to impact lives
Gene and Frances Loveall made donations to start the Gene Loveall Cancer Services Fund and Frances Loveall Stroke Recovery Fund. They also have made an planned gift to the Foundation from their estate. The cancer fund provides gas cards to cancer … Read more on Sedalia Democrat