functional outcomes

Problem-Solving Therapy May Improve Coping Skills After Stroke

...  therapy may improve coping skills after stroke "Depression after stroke has a negative effect on the person's ability to participate in rehabilitation, causing functional outcomes to be much worse," Hildebrand, who wasn't involved in the study, said by email. Because not all stroke patients may … Read more on Fox News Buffy star Nicholas Brendon returns to rehab for depression after brush with … But it seems it wasn't enough for Nicholas Brendon as the 44-year-old star – who this month made a public plea to get help for his depression – returned to a facility last week. The news follows another worrying incident ...

Occupational Therapist Stroke: Occupational Therapists and Services

...  therapy was basically prescribed to people who had any mental imbalances. It was only after the 1930s that the correct thought-the latter one-gained prominence and was proved, and therefore accepted by health care professionals all over the world. Occupational therapists believe that there is a relationship between occupation, health and well-being. Findings from studies over the years indicate that occupation has an important influence on health and well-being. Ranging from physiological to functional outcomes, it is clear that the performance in everyday occupations is an important part of everyday life. Read ...

Stroke Rehab Week 6 Part 1 of 5

  Stroke Rehab Week 6 Part 1 of 5 – Jack Schwenderman: Six weeks after suffering a Lacunar Infarction that left my entire right side paralyzed. Demonstration of progress made and current rehab exercises. Due to YouTube 10 minute limit, part 1 includes an intro and leg exercises.   Yoga Aids In Stroke Rehabilitation And Other Aspects Of Senior Health Filed under: stroke rehab Low impact exercises like yoga can help older adults improve and maintain their mobility, which may help reduce the risk of falling. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three individuals over 65 experiences a fall … Read more on Sunrise Senior Living Blog (blog) Read more... ...

Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide to Functional Outcomes in Physical Therapy Managemen

  Spinal Cord Injury — Walking at Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Associates – Spinal Cord Injury — Walking again with the help of Physical Therapy. www.RegainHope.com OPTA   Travis Roy Speaks on Campus Tomorrow Filed under: physical therapy spinal cord injury Travis Roy (COM'00) has become one of the nation's most prominent advocates for people with spinal cord injuries. Photo courtesy of Travis Roy Just 11 seconds into his first hockey game at BU, freshman Travis Roy crashed headfirst into the boards. Read more on BU Today   Movement through Words Read more... ...