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Caring for a Family Member That’s Been Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis May20th 2022

Caring for a Family Member That’s Been Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that causes the body’s immune system to abnormally attack the covering of the nerve cells, called myelin. This causes scarring and decreases the nerves’ ability to transmit signals properly. The progression of Multiple Sclerosis is based on 4 different types of aggressiveness. Multiple Sclerosis is categorized by bouts

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What is LSVT BIG and How Can it Help My Parent? May10th 2022

What is LSVT BIG and How Can it Help My Parent?

Do you have a parent living with a neurological disorder? If so, they could benefit from LSVT Big®. LSVT Big® is a standardized treatment protocol used for the improvement of both gross and fine motor skills for people with neurological disorders, typically Parkinson’s Disease. This form of treatment is customized to the specific needs and

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How In-Home Physical Therapy Works Apr20th 2022

How In-Home Physical Therapy Works

When it comes to providing treatment for elderly patients with special needs, such as injuries or conditions that may affect mobility, home physical therapy is one of the best options for many individuals and families. As with any long-term care option, you should consider several factors when choosing between in-home physical therapy and outpatient care

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7 Tips To Get More Daily Physical Activity Apr10th 2022

7 Tips To Get More Daily Physical Activity

Get Off The Couch and Start Moving With Ease Again! Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving

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What Are Home Safety Evaluations? Mar20th 2022

What Are Home Safety Evaluations?

At (practice name), we know how important it is for many of our patients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. In fact, according to a 2010 AARP study, 80% of adults aged 50 or older prefer to age in their own homes, as opposed to a

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