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Government Shutdown Freezes Key VA Services

Government Shutdown Freezes Key VA Services There currently are funds available to make sure claims processing and payments in the compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation programs will continue through late October, she said. But after … Other VA phone numbers that no … Read more on Military.com Illinois experiences sustained success in wheelchair sports After a long and rigorous rehabilitation process, the Maryland native went on to receive his undergraduate and graduate degrees in kinesiology at Illinois while developing a passion for wheelchair sports. The goal was to learn how and why the body … Read more on Daily Illini Read more... ...

Family Hopes to Raise Money for Accessible Van

...  hopes to raise money for accessible van Tuesday, August 6, 2013 12:31:13 EDT PM. Wesley Simon, a 16-year-old, who was born with Spina Bifida and originally lived on Saugeen First Nation before having to move to the city is hoping to raise enough money to have his own accessible van to get … Read more on Shoreline Beacon Making it easier to ride Rachel Kongshaug, rehab director at the Children's Center for Therapy, said the center sees about 300 kids a week, and a central hope for parents with a child in the rehab program is to get them on a bike. “Bikes are a central part of physical therapy … Read ...

Fourth Annual Terp Thon Raises More Than $306000

Fourth annual Terp Thon raises more than 6000 Even the smaller donations, such as new flat-screen televisions for clinic waiting rooms, can make a difference, said Dr. Sally Evans, the Washington hospital's chief of pediatric rehabilitation medicine. “It seems to me my patients are a little … Read more on Diamondback Online LI people on the move, March 11, 2013 Mary Sue Schulz has been promoted to director of therapeutic recreation at St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center in Smithtown. The Lake Ronkonkoma resident previously served as assistant director of therapeutic recreation. BOARDS … Read more on Newsday Read more... ...

KIDS CARE REHAB CENTER (Pediatric Physiotherapy) & WOMEN PHYSIO CARE

...  CARE REHAB CENTER (Pediatric Physiotherapy) & WOMEN PHYSIO CARE – Kids Care Rehab Center & Women Physio Care is committed to serve Children, Women & Elderly persons. Specialised Physiotherapy Treatment given for Children with following Condition. Cerebral palsy, Developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Spina bifida, Torticollis, Brachial plexus injury, Hydrocephal…   Organ transplants: India's body repair vacuum When the 23-year-old physiotherapy student, who was brutally assaulted in a Delhi bus was sent to a Singapore speciality hospital last week for a likely organ transplant, many in India asked why. She died soon after she was … Neelam Mohan, director … Read more on Business Standard Read ...

A Walking Miracle

...  walking miracle Charlotte Volante was born with Spina Bifida and was told she should get on with her life – until a surgeon from Southampton General Hospital gave her another reason to celebrate, just days before her 18th birthday. Charlotte said, "Now, rather than … Read more on Channel Television   Spina Bifida Aerobic Exercise – www.ncpad.org Teens on the Move” is an exciting new exercise video for teens with Spina Bifida. Produced through a collaborative effort by NCPAD, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), and the Spina Bifida Association of America(SBAA).   Tags: spina bifida, southampton general hospital, rehabilitation institute of chicago ...

Inmates Sentenced to Life in Prison Could Get Second Chance

...  Sentenced to Life in Prison Could Get Second Chance The inmates would have to meet certain criteria to be eligible, including having shown evidence of remorse and rehabilitation. Inmates whose crimes … adolescent development and brain maturation issues. … 3 Albanians Arrested at Stanford Shopping … Read more on Patch.com Surgery establishes penile sensation in men with spina bifida Lendvay noted that, "Based on the positive results of the first two patients, this new procedure has the potential to greatly improve the quality of life in our spina bifida adult and adolescent patients." People with spinal bifida were born with an … Read more on Medical Xpress Read ...

Physical Therapy Treatments : Physical Therapy Techniques for Spina Bifida

...  Therapy Treatments : Physical Therapy Techniques for Spina Bifida – Physical therapy techniques for Spina Bifida use resistence training exercise bands to strengthen muscles of the upper body. Strengthen core posture muscles and your upper body with help from a physical therapist in this free video on physical therapy treatments. Expert: Tricia Trinque MHE, PT Contact: www.seabreezephysicaltherapy.com Bio: Tricia Trinque MHE, PT is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of experience. Filmmaker: Leonora Fishbein Series Description: Physical therapy treatments are beneficial for many ...