The Long Road to Recovery

The long road to recovery
According to Dr. Isabella Schwartz, head of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Hadassah, “When Gila arrived, she was in very bad shape both cognitively and physically. She couldn't fulfill any commands, and was not aware of what … Read more on Jerusalem Post

Health Notes: Nutrition, mammography and more
Bridgeport Hospital's Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers will host a free Stroke Support Group meeting for recovering stroke patients and their caregivers Tuesday, March 5, 6-7, Shelton outreach site, 4 Corporate Drive, 203-925-4201. Also offered third … Read more on Shelton Herald

PTSD: The Futile Search for the “Quick Fix”
Effective treatment of long term cases is necessary for comprehensive rehabilitation of difficult-to-treat patients: those with comorbid PTSD; those who have been repeatedly re-traumatized; and those whose environments place them at continuing risk of … Read more on Scientific American (blog)

AAPMR 2011 Meeting: Mary Pyfferoen Discusses Poster – Mayo Clinic – Mary Pyfferoen, PT, of Mayo Clinic, discussed her AAPMR poster presentation, titled “Inpatient Rehabilitation in Patients Receiving Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy” Location: The annual meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR) When: November 17, 2011 Blog post for more info: coming soon