Physical Therapy: Education?
Question by Curious George: Physical therapy: education? I am thinking about going into physical therapy and have a few questions about college and such: -I was reading about a freshman entry course that some colleges have? What is the main reason it would benefit me? Hurt me? -I either want to be a sports physical therapist or a pediatric physical therapist, at what point do specialize? -I would like to go somewhere in DC but I can only find George Washington as a good physical therapy school. Is this right? -What is the difference between a sports physical therapist and an athletic trainer? I currently have a 98 average overall in high school. At what point should I start volunteering or trying to get an internship? Thank you so much Read more... ...
Neuroxcel Total Gym Spinal Cord Injury Therapy
... Total Gym spinal cord injury therapy – The Total Gym GTS can do over 200 exercises for strength, flexibility, endurance training, rehab, and total body conditioning. The GTS teaches the muscles to… Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers to promote safety at bike fair in Mundy Township The center, which provides rehabilitation services for adults, children and teens with brain and spinal cord injuries, will host the fair at its Genesee Treatment Center, 5402 Gateway Centre Drive in Mundy Township, ...
Study: Half of Jailed NYC Youths Have Brain Injury
Study: Half of jailed NYC youths have brain injury … have been jolted by trauma are linked to higher rates of breaking jailhouse rules, substance abuse and greater difficulty re-entering society after detention, said John D. Corrigan, a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and … Read more on KHQ Right Now How Therapeutic Is Massage? Although many men use massage to treat exercise-induced muscle soreness and stiffness, to improve athletic performance, or to rehabilitate from injury, there is little proof that massage helps in these areas over and above psychological improvements … Read more on Intelihealth.com Read more... ...
Franklin Wrestler Home After Months of Therapy for Spinal Injury
... wrestler home after months of therapy for spinal injury A young wrestler who suffered a spinal cord injury during a match in December came back home to a big surprise Friday in Franklin after completing months of intense therapy. Friends, family and teammates lined the streets leading to Hunter Garstin's … Read more on WSMV Nashville Amazing New Spinal Cord Implant Revives Paralyzed Man's Legs Claudia Angeli, of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center at the University of Louisville mentions that, with emphasis added, “[t]here's not been anything like this, and no hope previously for the most severely injured patients, so this is a … Read more on LifeNews.com Read ...
Is ADHD and Anxiety Considered a Mental Illness for Legal Purposes?
Question by Kay: Is ADHD and Anxiety considered a mental illness for legal purposes? I was considering applying for a concealed weapons permit. “The applicant does not have a diagnosed mental illness at the time the application is made regardless of whether he or she is receiving treatment.” I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety two years ago by a psychiatrist. I stopped going to the psychiatrist after realizing my concentration problems were due to anxiety. I no longer have anxiety problems. Is anxiety disorder a mental illness? Will these two diagnoses hold me back in life? Read more... ...
Students Deliver Blankets to Patients
Students deliver blankets to patients Larry “Tony” Harris, a patient in the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center, received a handmade blanket from St. Patrick's School eighth-grader Leland Simpson. //Contributed. Twenty-three eighth-graders … Acute Rehabilitation … Read more on Times Press Recorder Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing In 2013, VA IT systems supported nearly 1,750 VA points of healthcare: 151 medical centers, 135 community living centers, 103 domiciliary rehabilitation treatment programs, 820 community-based outpatient clinics, 300 Vet Centers, and 70 mobile Vet … Read more on Insurance News Net (press release) Read more... ...