Posts Tagged ‘rehab facility newark’
Physical Therapy for Amputations
Physical therapy is an important part of proper limb amputation recovery. Whether or not a patient opts for a prosthesis, he’ll need to keep the rest of his body in active shape to stay healthy. What’s the timeline? When an amputee recovers from surgery, one of the components of the recovery process is physical therapy,…
Read MoreState of the art therapy and horticulture
A rehab program is meant to be more than simply a place to rest up after surgery or illness. Rehab programs offer all sorts of state of the art therapies, from standards such as physical and occupational therapy to innovative therapy ideas such as art and music. A newer entrant into rehab therapy is horticultural…
Read MoreOsteoarthritis and Aging
Arthritis is a common ailment of older people. Although ostearthritis can affect people of any age, osteoarthritis is often a symptom related to the regular process of aging. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a condition where the cartilage that lines the joints wears away. This can cause a lot of pain, as the bones don’t…
Read MoreJoint Replacement and Electrical Stimulation
Joint replacement is a hugely successful procedure for most people, allowing them to live a normal life. After what was for many people a painful existence, joint replacement provides pain-free access to physical activity. In a low minority of cases, though, problems could develop post-surgery. the biggest culprit in these cases is infection. in fact,…
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