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You may think recreation therapy, also known as “activity therapy”, is only games, arts and crafts and other fun activities for patients with mental or physical issues. However, these activities are customized to patients’ individual needs. The main goal and the benefits of recreation therapy is restoring a patient’s [...]

Limited mobility in joints tends to be more common in elderly people, but adults can suffer from this condition, too. Various health conditions or previous accidents can lead to impaired joint flexibility and poor mobility. Rehab therapy for such patients normally includes physical therapy as well as occupational therapy. [...]

These days hip surgery is very common, especially in the elderly. While success rates are high, hip surgery recovery times vary depending on your age, health, and overall fitness. Recovery will depend on closely following the advice of your doctor on the all-important hip and joint replacement rehab procedures.The doctor [...]

Brain injury rehab has a proven track record of making a positive difference to people’s well-being and independence. Through speech, physical and occupational therapy it is possible to recover from a brain injury at least to some extent. Be sure to ask the doctor looking after your loved one about [...]

After any kind of surgical procedure there is a period of recuperation and recovery. Rehab after surgery is a vital aspect of recovery and usually involves post-surgery care, rehab therapy, including physical therapy.Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about this rehabilitation period. Please be aware [...]

A heart attack can be scary, especially if you aren’t sure what the recovery process entails. Many people think that their lives will be permanently altered during heart attack recovery in ways they won’t enjoy. Fortunately, though some changes will be necessary, you can still live a long, healthy [...]

People with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) usually have problems looking after themselves and interacting with others. Such injuries are often caused by a fall, a traffic accident, or a stroke. In such cases, cognitive rehabilitation can help improve brain function or help patients relearn how to perform certain tasks.Apart from [...]

You might think that strokes just happen and that there are never any warning signs of a stroke. But you would be mistaken. In fact, lives can be saved, and recovery chances greatly enhanced if you can detect the early signs of a stroke.No one wants to have a stroke [...]