Knowing FAST Stroke Symptoms Saves Lives
... FAST stroke symptoms saves lives "We don't talk enough about stroke. More people need to know the signs and act quickly when they recognize it," said Jason Greenberg, MD, Director of Stroke Rehabilitation at Helen Hayes Hospital and American Heart Association Board Member, "Stroke … Read more on Hudson Valley Press Central Georgia Rehab Hospital Recognizes Stroke Awareness Month MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Rehab Hospital in Macon had a special event to recognize stroke victims and give participants the opportunity to step in their shoes on Tuesday. Every year about 750,000 Americans have a stroke or brain … Read more on 41 NBC News Read ...
Physical Therapy for Stroke: Stroke Physical Therapy
Of the more than 700,000 people who suffer a stroke each year in the United States, approximately two-thirds will require some sort of rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is used to help these individuals become as independent as possible. Many forms of therapy can assist them in their recovery and enable them to achieve the best quality of life. There are two types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke occurs when brain cells die due to inadequate blood flow, often caused by an artery blockage in the neck or brain. The lack of oxygenated blood that goes to the brain will cause the brain to deteriorate in function, causing your systems to shut down when a cerebrovascular accident happens. A hemorrhagic stroke is a result of a burst blood vessel in the brain that causes bleeding into or around the brain. Read more... ...
UC Medical Center Awarded Silver Ranking for Cardiac Health Initiatives
... Medical Center Awarded Silver Ranking for Cardiac Health Initiatives “It's an honor, they're going to present the award at the American Heart Association Scientific Session in Dallas, Texas in November,” said Stephanie Dunlap, medical director of the Heart Failure Treatment and Heart Transplant Program at the University … Read more on The News Record Music Ability Helps Reading More than 1.2 million Americans are admitted to the hospital with pneumonia every year and 3.4% die from the infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It isn't known if … Medical treatment was ...
Wear Red Day Is One Week Away!
... Red Day is one week away! In many cases, heart disease and stroke are preventable by making some simple lifestyle changes. We go red when we get our 30 minutes of exercise each day, or when we trade a sugary beverage for a glass of water, or when we encourage a friend to go to … Read more on The Birmingham News – al.com (blog) Heart of Ag takes center stage at Health & Safety Roundup "We are excited to have this new relationship with the American Heart Association, and the opportunity to educate our attendees on the dangers and preventions of heart disease and stroke. We're … Today, Esplund exercises and sees his doctor regularly. Read more on High Plains Journal Read ...
Postural Control the Best Predictor of Stroke Rehabilitation Outcome
Postural control the best predictor of stroke rehabilitation outcome Filed under: stroke rehab center Having good postural control at admission to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) after a stroke significantly increases elderly patients' chances of achieving a successful discharge to independent living and having good functional status at discharge … Read more on News-Medical.net Long Beach Memorial Patients, Employees and Physicians Walk to Raise … Filed under: stroke rehab center Read more... ...
When Will I Start Noticing the Benefits of Quitting Cigarettes?
by Rawberry van Lightening Question by Bettie: When will I start noticing the benefits of quitting cigarettes? I quit smoking 3 weeks ago! I am training to leave for the Marine Corps, which is part of the reason I made the decision. I am wondering when will my lungs start to benefit. I had a difficult time with my run because my lungs were hurting so badly. How long does it take to notice the benefits of quitting, and will quitting help me run better? Best answer: Read more... ...
Physiotherapy Associates Marks October as National Physical Therapy Month …
Physiotherapy Associates Marks October as National Physical Therapy Month … Filed under: physiotherapy associates EXTON, Pa., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Physiotherapy Associates, the nation's foremost provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, today announced that its more than 650 clinics will offer a free, no obligation 15-minute healthy lifestyle … Read more on Healthcare Global (press release) People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including ALPAC Inc. and … Filed under: physiotherapy associates Read more... ...