Without you even knowing it, every half an hour, your kidneys filter all the blood in your body. They remove waste, toxins and excess fluid to keep you in good health. When the kidneys cannot function properly any longer, this may lead to serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. This condition is [...]
Dopamine is the chemical in the brain that regulates movement. When its levels drop, neural degeneration occurs, resulting in Parkinson’s disease. Though there is no known cure, many people wonder if it’s possible to slow down Parkinson’s. The simple answer is yes, you can slow the progression of this disease and reduce the symptoms. [...]
Hip, shoulder, knee or other joint replacement rehab therapy is a vital part of the recovery process after surgery. Experience shows that such therapy is often best introduced within a day or two of surgery. Rehabilitation, including physical therapy will continue until you and/or your doctor or physical therapist are happy with the progress made.The [...]
Our musculoskeletal system is complex, consisting of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons. Injuries, accidents, or illnesses that affect such an intricate network of parts require specialized treatment. Even after surgery to correct damage to this system, the right therapy is essential for a speedy recovery. Luckily, there are several benefits of orthopedic [...]
In most cases knee surgery therapy can begin very soon after surgery. After major surgery, such as a knee replacement, you may have to stay in bed for a few days. However, even then, a doctor may decide that some form of physical therapy is desirable. Treatment after knee surgery will involve tailored physical [...]
Everyone loses their balance now and then, falling and sustaining a few bumps and bruises. As we age, such falls can become more dangerous. Instability becomes more common, due to changes in our bodies and medical status. Luckily, there are ways to improve balance, depending on the cause of such instability.If your balance issues are [...]
Injuries are common occurrences in sports, regardless of your age or the sport you play. After a sports injury, you will need some downtime to recover. Though resting the injured area is essential, you require more to heal properly. To help speed up recovery, your doctor may recommend physical therapy and other restorative therapies. [...]
Car or workplace accidents or falls can happen, no matter how careful you are behind the wheel or while working. Injuries from accidents can be mild to severe, depending on the type of accident you’re involved in. Pain, headaches, whiplash, broken bones, or internal damage are all possible injuries you could sustain. For the [...]
Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that is quite common in elderly people. If you, or a friend or relative, are becoming forgetful, it’s worth checking out the signs of Alzheimer's disease. This will help you distinguish between the more trivial kind of forgetfulness associated with old age, and Alzheimer’s.One of the things to know [...]
Health conditions, accidents, sports injuries, or surgeries require medical care to repair damage and ensure a healthy recovery. Part of the recovery process includes inpatient rehab, which can include short-term or long-term care. Rehab is necessary to improve physical and mental conditions, regardless of the cause of the illness or injury. There are also [...]
