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... ...
Arm Brace Helps Stroke Survivor Keep Control
... brace helps stroke survivor keep control The powered brace, whose cost is often covered by a patient's medical insurance, also can be used for recovery from other neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Phelps … Read more on The Review Paralyzed Veterans of America Recognizes 2013 Summit Sponsor Allergan “Thanks to their generosity we're able to bring together world-renowned clinicians to share their expertise ...
Life-Changing Experience for Stroke Survivor Paul
... experience for stroke survivor Paul He spent three weeks in the acute ward with full-on care before being transferred to the Irvine Unit, from where he recieved physiotherapy which continued back home at Grange Court Drive. His first aims were to stand, … Apart from the website where … Read more on Bexhill Observer Chief Tony Anenih After that palliative care sponsorship there are only two centres across the country, where services to victims of chronic ailments like cancer and HIV/AIDS, renal ...
Stroke Treatment Reduces Depression
Stroke 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 study looked at the incidence of … Read more on MyFox Austin Read more... ...
Cwmbran Stroke Survivor Miss Torfaen Completes Her Year in the Role
... stroke survivor Miss Torfaen completes her year in the role Winning the title could not have come at a better time for the teenager, as on July 22, 2012, while working at a summer camp in Minnesota, she collapsed after suffering a stroke. Luckily, she did not suffer brain damage and received physiotherapy in … Read more on South Wales Argus Tags: stroke survivor, brain damage ...
Good Shepherd CEO John Kristel Talks About His Leadership Philosophy and More
Good 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 therapy setting. It comes with a computerized … Read more on The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Read more... ...