Stroke Treatment – Augusta’s Story – the Nebraska Medical Center
... Treatment – Augusta’s Story – The Nebraska Medical Center – How important is it to get treatment right away when someone has a stroke? Augusta Urzendowski and her daughter found out when a stroke landed her in the eme… by Christiana Care Treatment of post-stroke depression is worthwhile It must be taken seriously because it can slow down the recovery process. Depressed stroke survivors find more problems with activities of daily living and they also have an increased mortality. There is some evidence that treating stroke survivors … Read more on Telemanagement Read ...
Custom Device Created in Chardon Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Arm-Use
... device created in Chardon helps stroke survivors regain arm-use CHARDON — — A new functional arm brace developed by Geauga Rehabilitation Engineering Orthotics & Prosthetics (GRE) is helping survivors of strokes and other neurological disorders regain use of their arms. The brace, MyoPro, is … for a lot of … Read more on The Star Beacon Louis A. Doucette BURRILLVILLE- Doucette, Louis A., 91, of Oakland, RI, passed away September 30, 2013 at the Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag. He ...
Physical Therapy Patients: Physical Therapy Helps Stroke Patients
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Need Assistance? Check Out List of Support Groups
Need assistance? Check out list of support groups AWAKE/CPAP: Bristol Mall, 6 p.m.; part of Wellcare at the Mall; for patients, families with sleep disordered breathing; Beverly Smith, 423-230-8165. BOUNDARIES: Kingsport, 441 Clay St., Support and …. MOUNTAIN EMPIRE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Johnson … Read more on TriCities.com Kirk feels 'excellent,' wants better care for stroke victims “The problem is, if you have no insurance and you're low-income and you're on Medicaid in Illinois, if you suffer a stroke, you only go to a rehab specialist four times,” the senator said. “That means you're not going to really improve very much. I … Read more on The State Journal-Register Read more... ...
Cardiac Rehab Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Jobs Outlook
The outlook for physical therapy jobs is favorable. Despite the unfavorable economy, experts still predict the demand for physical therapists to be high. The growing elderly population is the main source for this prediction. Another possible source could be advancements in the medical field. More trauma victims should be able to survive with future technology. These surviving victims would need extensive rehab care therefore more physical therapists would be needed. Read more... ...
Stroke Treatment Reduces Depression
... Treatment Reduces Depression Neurological Wellness Center physicians respond to a recent survey finding 37% of stroke survivors develop depression and report the alleviation of depression is a predictable outcome of perispinally administered Enbrel treatment for stroke. Share on … Read more on PR Web (press release) Stroke rates dropped over decade, Texas study finds By using a simple rule to assess children's ankle injuries, doctors could reduce the use of X-rays by 22 percent — and so spare kids unneeded radiation exposure, according to a new study. By using a simple rule … The ...
Good Shepherd CEO John Kristel Talks About His Leadership Philosophy and More
... Shepherd CEO John Kristel talks about his leadership philosophy and more It inspires spinal-injury patients to consider walking again and aids stroke survivors to relearn lost skills. Based in Allentown and employing more than 1,200 in Lehigh and Northampton counties, the network is nationally known for its leadership in … Read more on Allentown Morning Call Eastern Iowa rehab centers now using virtual exercise therapy The system was created for patients who could have anything from paralysis caused by a stroke to limited mobility for a short period of time, Schmidt said. Virtual rehabilitation also can be used in a group ...