brain injury

Gagnon Back on Skis but Unlikely for Olympic Super-G

...  back on skis but unlikely for Olympic Super-G Her left shoulder, which she injured Monday in the super-combined slalom event, held up well in practice. The 24-year-old even stayed … All her runs were done with a coach and physiotherapist at her side to see how her shoulder reacted. Ansermoz said … Read more on The Globe and Mail Layman reaching summit of uphill battle The former Rifle High student has overcome a traumatic brain injury suffered while skiing to become a top-level ski instructor. Expand Photo … “The progression I have seen in myself with skiing and physical therapy has been amazing.” Layman now rides … Read more on Glenwood Springs Post Independent Read ...

Which Is a Better Career?

Question by Blank: Which is a better career? Physical Therapy Assistant or Personal Trainer? I’d like to keep my schooling 4 years or less Best answer: Answer by MaryYou can really do both. You do not need a degree for a personal training. You just take a course at your gym. PTA is a 2 year degree. The best source of information is www.apta.org Good luck I am a PT Read more... ...

Darryl Strawberry Opens Up Substance Abuse Recovery Center, 'I'M Doing What

...  Strawberry Opens Up Substance Abuse Recovery Center, 'I'm Doing What … The center is implementing a 28-day residential treatment program and high performance neurofeedback (HPN) therapy for professional athletes who suffer from symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Jack Youngblood, an NFL Hall of Famer who played 14 … Read more on BREATHEcast Bill would fund Guard academy STOCKTON – National Guard Cadet Christian Wells stood nervously behind a podium inside the San Joaquin County Office of Education's Wentworth Education Center on Thursday and spoke about how he turned his poor academic career into a success story … Read more on Stockton Record Read ...

Occupational Therapy Assistant?

Question by Ashley J: Occupational Therapy Assistant? So IM thinkinq about doing OTA. this is my freshman year in college second sememster. Ive been taking my prereqs to become a Rn But My heart has always been In occupational therapy.i love the field..Ive heard bad things about it and positive things. I stay in Arkansas. Its a very small town. So I really dont know how good the pay is but it is what i want to do. So if anybody knows anybody in this field or have experience in this field would you please give me some info about it? do you love your job, good pay, rewarding career?? thank you! Read more... ...

KMI at A.T. Still University

  KMI at A.T. Still University – Dr. Jim Lynskey talks about his clinical trials at A.T. Still University using the Hand Mentor and Foot Mentor. Two patients talk about their experiences in …   Jupiter Medical Center gets to the heart of the problem Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that can help diagnose epilepsy and aid in the diagnosis of a stroke (CVA), transient ischemic attack (TIA), syncope, headaches, meningitis or encephalitis. Cardiac Rehabilitation. For patients who have experienced … Read more on Palm Beach Post Read more... ...

Is It Social Anxiety or Depression?

Question by ddrakes3: Is it social anxiety or depression? I’m twenty eight with three kids, and for the past few months I’m always tired, I can’t really sleep, I only eat like obce a day,I feel like crying constantly for no reason, I have tightness in my chest at times and I feel my heart beating fast. I have high blood pressure, and lately I’ve been having thoughts of hurting myself.I feel sad and worthless, i have no friends and nobody to talk too and my kids father is currently locked up on some serious charges. I can’t talk to my family because they will probably say I feel this way because he got locked up but I’ve been feeling like this and trying to get over it for about a year now.I’m currently in school and at times I don’t really feel like going and being around people. Im always by myself.I really think I need help,what should I do? Read more... ...

Stroke Victim Finds Support Group Help

...  victim finds support group help But she's doing OK, she said last week, and not only because of post-stroke rehabilitation, her exercises and Deatrick's support. About a year ago, she and Deatrick began attending meetings of the Stroke/Brain Injury Support Group of the Bloomington … Read more on Saukvalley Indian River County Community Calendar, updated Jan. 27 6-7 p.m. Alternative Medicine Family Care Center, 3408 Aviation Blvd., Vero Beach. RSVP: 772-778-8877; www.amfcc.info. Anni Piper: Australia's First Lady of Blues …. Orthopedic Rehabilitation Consultation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Advanced Motion Therapeutic … Read more on TCPalm Tags: support group, stroke victim, stroke rehabilitation ...