Over 1.5 million people sustain brain injuries and brain trauma each year. There are various types of brain injuries and brain trauma. Some include traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, and even concussions. The effects of a brain injury are life-changing and affect not only the person, but the whole family. Common deficits include paralysis, difficulty walking, spasticity, visual and balance deficits. Cognitive impairments associated with brain trauma can also limit progress. Physical therapy is a key component in recovery by improving strength, balance, and overall function. Specialized physical therapy that includes balance training, gait training, visual and motor control tasks provide an effective recovery program.
Preventing the long-term impact of concussions with specialized care is crucial to ensuring a full recovery and avoiding serious health complications down the road. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body, leading to the brain moving rapidly back and forth inside […]
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It can be daunting to get up and get moving for those battling Parkinson’s disease. It can take a lot of energy and, in many cases, a lot of outside help. But there’s a simple and easy solution. We are here to help rebuild that confidence and get you moving with one of the best
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Are you feeling discouraged because of a chronic illness diagnosis? Moving towards your journey of healing is a major stepping stone in the mind, body, and spirit connection. In Rewire The Podcast, we discuss how you can holistically reframe the way you look at your diagnosis and begin addressing the nervous system. This will help
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Regain mobility with Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, and more. Our patented MATRIX Gait Trainer is the key to safe, effective, and efficient gait training. Over years of treating hundreds of patients as a Physical Therapist and Traumatic Brain Injury Specialist, I experienced the pros and cons of many gait training devices. Too often,
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Are you sending mixed signals? If you’ve ever suffered from a bout of car sickness on a road trip, you might be. However, maybe not in the way you think. But you can improve your car sickness through physical therapy! When you feel carsick, you’ll generally experience nausea, dizziness, headaches, or maybe even vomiting. Falling
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EDS and stroke patients can be more prone to shoulder subluxations. Learn about what those are and how to prevent and treat them. Personalized and safe strength training programs are one of the best ways to prevent and treat shoulder subluxations for EDS and stroke patients. Shoulder Subluxations and EDS Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or
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We’ve all experienced a headache from time to time due to stress, lack of sleep, or before we’ve had our morning coffee. However, what happens when a sudden headache becomes a chronic migraine or begins to affect other areas of our everyday life? It’s essential to understand the cause of chronic neck pain or a
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