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Persistent Pain and Decline of Physical Function
It may come as no surprise that pain can affect physical function. Researchers from Harvard Medical School and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) studied the effect of persistent pain among older adults. McKnights reports that their research findings indicate that this ongoing pain affects about 58 percent of individuals in skilled nursing facilities and…
Read MoreRehab Therapy Targets Stroke Survivors with Chronic Pain
A study published recently in the journal Brain Sciences examines the altered perception of the body after a stroke. This study concludes that following a stroke, an individual that has chronic pain may have a distorted perception of the hand that was affected by the stroke. This can put the individual at a higher risk…
Read MoreManaging Holiday Stress
The end of the year and the holiday season is often considered a joyous time filled with family get-togethers, travel plans, completing work goals and planning ahead for the next year. What some may not realize is the amount of stress one may encounter while trying to accomplish all these tasks. It may be hard…
Read MoreRehab Therapy Activities for the Holiday Season
Holiday season is upon us. No matter which holidays your patients celebrate, you can incorporate enjoyable activities to engage them while they receive rehabilitation therapy services. Let’s get started! Occupational Therapy Wrap a gift. This gratifying task can help patients work on finger dexterity and bilateral coordination skills. Gather necessary supplies: wrapping paper, present, pencil,…
Read MoreThe Blessings are in the Bags – Pensacola Gives Back
This holiday season, seven facilities from Pensacola Health Group and one from Topaz in Florida teamed up with Cornerstone Rehab clinicians to give back to the community. Facility staff and Cornerstone Rehab therapy staff collaborated to collect items for “Blessing Bags,” which were donated to the Alfred Washington Center in Pensacola, a soup kitchen for…
Read MoreMuscle Weakness Can Measure Health and Aging
With age, men and women experience muscle strength loss. McKnights reports about a new study that examined the relationship between lower grip strength and the speed of biological aging. Researchers believe grip strength measurement can be used for early clinical intervention. The study was conducted at the University of Michigan and included 1,274 middle aged…
Read MoreStaying Physically Active Lowers All-Cause Mortality
As the cold weather quickly approaches, it can be easy to get discouraged from exercising, especially if it means going outside. However, low temperatures should not prevent anyone from staying physically active. Whether done indoors or outdoors, physical activity has multiple benefits for all, including older adults. McKnights writes about a recent study that shows…
Read MoreShould I Consider Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Physical therapist assistants or PTAs work closely with physical therapists to help provide rehabilitation therapy to those in need. Is this a career that interests you? Should you pursue this field? We can offer some insight if you are considering this rewarding career. What do Physical Therapist Assistants do? The primary role of physical therapist…
Read MoreNew Drug Slows Progression of Alzheimer’s in Clinical Trials
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating, given the limited number of remedies available to treat this condition. In a groundbreaking trial, a new drug treatment has shown to slow the progression in the early stages of the disease, as reported by McKnight’s. The new experimental drug, Lecanemab, is being produced and tested…
Read MoreDementia Risk Increases with Multimorbidity Among Seniors
Dementia can impact one’s life in numerous ways. A recent study reviewed the correlation of high-risk diseases and dementia, reports McKnight’s. It was concluded that having one chronic disease can cause a 63 percent increase in the risk of being diagnosed with dementia over a time period of 15 years. Understanding which diseases are associated…
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