occupational therapy

Young Stroke Suffered Recognised for Her Bravery in the Face of Adversity

...  being presented with her award by Dr Satinder Sanghera and Emma Fitzimmons from Synergie Physiotherapy Clinic, who sponsors the award. A YOUNG girl who suffered a stroke as a ten-year-old has been … Read more on Darlington and Stockton Times Stroke survivor climbs world's highest wall in aid of Cheltenham rehab centre The 45-year-old raised more than £1,600 by climbing Excalibur, the 37-metre (121ft) climbing wall in Groningen, Holland, as a thank you for the physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy he received. The lecturer in religion … Read more on Gloucestershire Echo Read ...

Back Pain Physical Therapy Clinic Wichita Kansas

  Back Pain Physical Therapy Clinic Wichita Kansas – http://wichitaphysicaltherapyinjuryrehab.com Back Pain Physical Therapy Clinic Wichita Kansas Dr. Andrew Roy. Phone: 316-440-7470 Wichita Physical Therapy In…   Let's Get Physical…Therapy! The Top 10 Scariest Things I See at the Gym Lifting weights with hyperextended backs, rounded backs, or anything but a stable back. The core should basically always be engaged. Otherwise, harmful stress deforms the spine. Activate your abdominals during any and all gym activities, especially … Read more on Synapse Read more... ...

Rehabilitation Unit Undergoes Shake-Up

...  unit undergoes shake-up The unit, which provides rehabilitation for stroke victims and others who need physical and occupational therapy to help them remain independent, is not accepting any new patients. Instead, part of the building will be converted into a discharge lounge … Read more on Banbury Guardian How I survived stroke I also benefited greatly from the free one-to-one physiotherapy provided by the Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM), a programme specially created for stroke survivors. HUKM also had a good stroke facility capable of quickly handling stroke … Read more on ...

Non-Clinical Teachers Fume Over Unpaid Dues

...  teachers fume over unpaid dues These teachers also been contributing for years to dental college, nursing, occupational therapy and physiotherapy (OTPT), Diploma in Medical and Lab Technology (DMLT) and Bachelor of Paramedical Medical Technology (BPMT) courses apart from … Read more on Times of India REGIONAL BRIEFS … courses:The syndicate of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University in a meeting has decided to start nine new courses, MSc in Botany and Zoology, BTech in Civil Engineering, MA History, Political Science and Music (Vocal), Bachelors in … Read more on Chandigarh ...

County Line

...  Line – Cover of Jason Aldean – Dirt Road Anthem and Miranda Lambert – Mama’s Broken Heart @ Maggie Malones Wentzville.   Canadian OT changing lives in Israel Inspired by her patients, Torontonian Hadassah Fortinsky is helping push occupational therapy into a leading role in Israel's modern health-care system. When she began working at Reuth Medical & Rehabilitation Center in Tel Aviv 15 years ago, she was … Read more on Canadian Jewish News (blog) Read ...

HealthSouth Construction Cranks Up, Adding 120 Jobs

...  construction cranks up, adding 120 jobs Operated by HealthSouth Corp, the 50-bed comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital will be located on Newnan Crossing Boulevard East near Interstate 85. The $ 22 million investment will generate 120 full-time jobs with salaries averaging $ 50,000, … Read more on The Citizen.com Monday Medical: April is occupational therapy month For example, a physical therapist may work with a patient on regaining strength and balance, while an occupational therapist works on cognition and learning specific tasks to help the patient navigate through their daily activities. “We do not help … Read more on Steamboat Pilot & Today Read ...

Physical Therapy for Stroke Patients: Stroke Physical Therapy: Freedom From Immobility

Stroke Physical Therapy is widely used for patients to help them slowly regain mobility after a stroke. After a stroke, it is common to lose mobility and control which can take a long time to regain. Undergoing the after effects of a stroke is very frustrating since you basically have to relearn how to do the everyday activities you are used to. That is why there are several fitness centers in NC that offer specialized programs for those recovering from a stroke. It will not be a quick or easy process, but proper exercise can help you regain most if not all of your former range of motion and control. There are several exercises that were created for stroke patients to help in restoring independent movement. Right after a stroke, it is common for patients to be unable to move at all. These exercises are designed to start very simply. As movement slowly returns and strength is built back up in the body, these exercises slowly become more challenging. Eventually, patients are able to wal ...