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Environmental Enrichment to Promote Neuroplasticity and Prevent Cognitive Decline After Acquired Brain Injury
Can changing the environment help prevent cognitive and functional decline after a brain injury?
The Neurologic Screen: what to test, why to test it and when to do it
*Disclaimer: the information on this site is intended as general information only and does not serve as personal medical or therapeutic advice. Use with caution and consult a medical professional familiar with your case beforehand. If you work in pediatric therapy, OP neuro rehab, acute care or inpatient rehabilitation settings you will most likely find…
Dizziness and COVID-19
Dizziness and vertigo can be acute and long term symptoms of COVID-19 but vestibular rehabilitation can help improve symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis, Your Bladder and Physical Therapy?
Guest Post By Dr. Ashley Rawlins, Physical Therapist @womenshealthbyashley Inspire Pelvic Health Let’s talk about urinary incontinence! I know, you may not want to talk about it, but I bet you are curious to learn about it. Urinary incontinence (UI), or bladder leakage, is all too common in those with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). There are…
Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis: the National MS Society website deep dive
The National MS Society website is filled with invaluable resources. Check out this post to get a taste of all of the great things the website has to offer for anyone living with or caring for someone with MS
Dressing Aids
Though the pandemic may have many of us staying in our pajamas throughout the day there are still occasions to have us putting on some fancier clothes and when the time comes, there are many types of dressing aids available to help out. *IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: this information is meant to alert you to the equipment…
Mommas (and Dads!) on the Move
There is no question that parenting is both tough and rewarding. One can feel overwhelmed by the endless amount of gadgets, furniture, clothing and other stuff that you have to consider buying once the new little one makes their grand entrance into the world. The internet, magazines and TV are bursting with colorful ads about…
The Not So Secret Life of…Sex
Though a taboo subject in many communities, discussions around sex, sexuality and intimacy should not trigger feelings of shame or embarrassment. The truth is, sex, pleasure and intimacy are normal and healthy parts of life but many people, including persons with disabilities may not see themselves or their personal experience represented in typical narratives around…
Kitchen Hacks
Cooking, cleaning and preparing meals in the kitchen can pose unique challenges to anyone with mobility impairments or difficulty using their hands or arms. Sharp knives, unusually shaped fruits and vegetables and suddenly boiling pots keep you on your toes (or wheels) in the kitchen. Just because you don’t have full use of both hands,…
Hittin’ the Gym: Adaptive Exercise Equipment
It is no surprise that health and fitness remain top priorities for persons with movement impairments. As mobility declines, one’s risk for developing chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or hypertension increases which can add another layer of disability and further impair quality of life. Physical impairments such as difficulty or inability to walk,…
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