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How Long Does It Take to Rewire the Brain After Injury?

By |September 30th, 2024|Categories: Neurological Diseases, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation|

Traumatic brain injuries occur without warning, causing varying issues. Sometimes, the symptoms are temporary, while severe damage causes lasting effects. Luckily, it’s possible to rewire your brain after a traumatic injury. To do so, you need the proper treatment, persistence, and patience to improve the chances of recovery. As for [...]

Why Stress and Anxiety Cause Memory Problems

By |September 16th, 2024|Categories: Neurological Diseases, Recreation|

Occasional forgetfulness isn’t uncommon as we age, but for some, the issue is more concerning. They may miss appointments, forget names, and repeat questions without remembering the answer. Though there are several possible causes for such memory problems, stress and anxiety often contribute. These worrying complications alter brain function, reducing [...]

Can One Walk Again After a Spinal Cord Injury

By |September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation|

Spinal cord injuries happen without warning during a car accident, fall, or when playing sports. The damage may be mild or severe, depending on where and how hard the spine is hit. A spinal injury could even affect your ability to walk, though this may only be temporary with the [...]

Muscle Atrophy Complications and Causes

By |August 5th, 2024|Categories: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation|

Muscle atrophy is often quite serious and happens when the muscles are allowed to waste away. Of course, the severity depends on the cause and how long it’s allowed to progress. The worse the atrophy becomes, the higher your risk of complications and the harder it becomes to reverse the [...]

What Impact Does Diabetes Have on Hormones

By |July 22nd, 2024|Categories: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation|

Diabetes occurs when a person’s body doesn’t create or use insulin properly. Though insulin issues cause the condition, diabetes affects several other hormones as well. Chemical changes during significant life stages also worsen your diabetic symptoms, requiring careful monitoring. Managing the disease is tricky, often requiring good diabetes care [...]

Autoimmune Disorders: When the Body Attacks Itself

By |July 8th, 2024|Categories: Neurological Diseases, Rehabilitation|

When the immune system works properly, it attacks the germs, viruses, and bacteria infecting the body. But sometimes, it attacks healthy tissue instead, resulting in autoimmune disorders. So, what causes our immune system to attack our body cells? Well, there are several possible causes, including environmental issues and lifestyle choices.Regardless [...]

What Causes Muscle Stiffness as We Age?

By |June 24th, 2024|Categories: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation|

Our bodies change as we get older, but we don’t always know the cause of such alterations. Muscle stiffness is one of the more common and troubling issues among seniors. Though we know our bodies are slowing down, a few factors affect how our muscles handle the passage of time. [...]

When Do You Need Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Why?

By |June 10th, 2024|Categories: Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation|

Orthopedic rehabilitation is a specialized medical branch focused on restoring function and mobility to those who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries or undergone orthopedic surgeries. Healing after musculoskeletal injuries can be slow. The rehab’s goal is also to speed up recovery, eliminate pain and prevent further complications.To boost the efficiency of [...]

Progression of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms with Age

By |May 28th, 2024|Categories: Neurological Diseases, Rehabilitation|

Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord, progressing through three phases. In the high-risk phase, the early signs of the disease are detected. During the remitting-relapsing phase, symptoms come and go, while the progressive phase features continued symptoms with no breaks. As your condition develops, multiple sclerosis symptoms worsen, [...]

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