Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition of the nervous system. It can, over the course of 10 to 25 years result in total loss of mobility. In all but a few cases of Parkinson’s disease, there is no identifiable cause or even
Concussions happen in a wide range of sports and affect any players, from professional athletes to little leaguers. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 200,000 people in the US endure concussions while playing sports every year. Concussion has
Rehabilitation assists patients to recuperate from an operation as fast and thoroughly as possible. It is vital in keeping the body to restore itself from the damage and the surgery. This is also essential in deterring future occurrences of injury or pain.
What Is BDNF? Alternatively termed BDNF, brain derived neurotrophic factor is an integral protein in human brains that promotes brain health and regulates neuronal development and function. It acts as a fertilizer of the brain’s neurons, making them grow quickly and develop
What is Neuroplasticity? Alternatively termed brain plasticity, neuroplasticity is the human brain’s ability to change and continually adapt and develop cognitive abilities including language development. It’s the physiological changes in the brain that occur as we interact with the environment. Research studies
It’s hard enough to be a #familycaregiver, but even harder when doing it from a distance. This article has practical, commonsense tips for any family caregivers, but goes into a bit about doing it when you don’t live locally to the person
Jimmy Jenson is my newest hero. Talk about inspiration! This young man, with the help of a buddy, started exercising and working out. What makes it so amazing is not that he’s 48 and new to running, but that he’s the
By Dorcas Greene, MEd & Stacy Hennis, PT, C/NDT We’ve all experienced it – heart racing, muscle tension, irritability. Perhaps stomach pain or a clenched jaw. Anxiety goes along with not sleeping at night and feeling tired all the time. It can lead
If you follow our blog, attend our support groups, etc., then you’ve heard us discuss the stress on family caregivers. The following is a clip from a radio interview with Dorcas Greene, Family Caregiver Coach. Take 8 minutes to listen to
Exercising regularly is a good idea for everyone, but it is particularly effective and helpful for people with diabetes or those who are at risk for developing diabetes. Exercise is helpful for those with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and it