Surprised by a Stroke | Stroke Rehab in Birmingham, Alabama

Surprised by a Stroke | Stroke Rehab in Birmingham, Alabama – 47-year-old Angela Heinkel was the picture of perfect health, a busy and active mother of 11 children who went running every day. So it was a shock when she suffered a stroke after finishing one of her regular runs. Thankfully, Angela survived and began the road to recovery, which included relearning how to walk and talk. Angela’s dedication to her rehab, with the help of the specialists at Spain Rehabilitation Center, has made simple daily tasks like speaking and eating a reality again. Learn more at www.uabmedicine.org

Stroke recovery unit offers new therapies

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A BRAIN and stroke rehabilitation centre near Truro has expanded its service with the arrival of five new therapists. Wired Cornwall, based in Allet, has developed a new therapy room offering neurological physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage and even …
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Mercy Medical Center's rehabilitation programs receive accreditation

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Mercy Medical Center received a three-year accreditation for its adult hospital inpatient rehabilitation and stroke specialty programs. The accreditation is done by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It represents the highest …
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Senator who suffered stroke highlights recovery in new video

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Mark Kirk, R-Ill., released a new video updating his recovery from a January stroke Friday, highlighting the junior senator's rehabilitation and the work he has been able to do from his home. The video, posted on the senator's YouTube account, features …
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