Rehab Success Story Contest Winner

Larry Hursh shares his inspiring rehabilitation story after going through several steps of chemotherapy. "I had to follow a three step chemotherapy program as a preventative measure. Step one went very well with no discomfort or noticeable side effects. During the second step, I experienced increasing pain in my legs and some neuropathy in my hands and feet. Shortly after completing this stage of treatment, the pain was very high and I had trouble standing by myself. My wife agreed to take me to emergency room for help and evaluation. They found a combination of pain killers that corrected the pain problem. However, the neuropathy and muscle weakness were significant and they recommended that I be discharged to a rehabilitation center for therapy to address these problems." Read the rest of the story here!

National Occupational Therapy Month

Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—illness, injury or disability.

National Nutrition Month

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as well as defend against depression. Additionally, learning the habits of healthy eating can improve your health by boosting your energy, sharpening your memory and stabilizing your mood. Expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to create and maintain a satisfying, healthy diet. If you click the title above you will be directed to the new and improved food pyramid. Please post any questions or general comments below we look forward to hearing the success stories and keeping you motivated to live a long, healthy, and happy life!!!

Record your Exercises

Remember to track your progress daily. These objective measurements will show your daily progress and be a motivational factor to keep exercise a lifelong commitment! The above link will be an extreme asset to your routine. If you have any questions/ comments please post them below, we would love to hear from you!

Total Knee Replacement

Surgery represents one of the greatest advances in the management of arthritis in the last 40 years. However not everyone is an ideal candidate for surgery. The primary indications for surgery are; pain, loss of function, and progression of deformity. Surgical outcomes are greatly affected by the personal characteristics of the individual patient, such as motivation and the quality of postoperative rehabilitation. Post-operative rehabilitation goals are to restore mobility to the affected joint, promote stability within the joint, regain active control of joint motion, and decrease pain. Just think after your knee replacement you will no longer be held back by arthritis!!! If you have any questions regarding any phase of a knee replacement please post them below.