Posts Tagged ‘wound care rehab’
Zero Gravity Conditions Aid in Stroke Recovery
Advances in stroke recovery are an enormous part of medical progress. Stroke is the third-deadliest disease worldwide, and many survivors face a steep uphill battle. Stroke victims are a large percentage of rehab facility inpatients, and much of their day revolves around therapies of various sorts to get them back in shape. The challenge in…
Read MoreRecreational Therapy for Rehab Patients
Who wouldn’t choose dancing, singing or gardening over laborious exercises as an option for rehab? Sorry, it’s a trick question – in almost every rehab circumstance, you’ll need the standard physical program. However, who wouldn’t choose to at least add in some fun to their standard therapy program? This is a reality, in the form…
Read MoreMultidisciplinary Approach to Cardiac Care Sees Break-through Results
What if patients with the most severe diagnosis after a heart attack were treated in a new way, one that combined the wisdom of several cardiac specialists? This is a question that bothered physicians at the University of Utah, and they set out to see what would happen with a multidisciplinary approach to cardiac care.…
Read MoreMedicaid Regulations Needed to Protect the Poor and the Elderly
The Medicaid and Medicare programs, combine under CMS – the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Systems – though not perfect, are a lifeline for the impoverished and the elderly. However, because they are government sponsored, they are more susceptible to breaches of security. New Medicaid regulations are needed to enforce tighter security so the poor…
Read MoreTelemedicine Cuts Emergency Room Visits for Dementia Patients
A trial study in Los Angeles recently showed great promise for the use of telemedicine for dementia patients. While the results weren’t far-reaching, they were significant in their findings and will hopefully be followed up by more, larger studies and greater use of telemedicine for many types of ailments. What is telemedicine? Telemedicine is a…
Read MoreA Different Approach to Stroke Rehabilitation
Some therapies for stroke rehabilitation are extremely effective – but only for some patients. A group of researchers set to figure out why that is, and based on the results, how to get higher rates of effectiveness for each type of therapy. At Sinai Post Acute Care Center for Rehabilitation, we’re always interested in stroke…
Read MoreThe Right Place for Post Acute Care
There are always many options for a patient who needs post acute care, but little direction for choosing the right place. Patients or family members don’t have a great amount of guidance as to what’s important, and they often end up choosing a facility based on factors that shouldn’t be at the top of the…
Read MoreHow to Cover Medicare Costs
Medicare is a governmental insurance program that covers most of the cost of healthcare for seniors. However, it is not inclusive, and for struggling seniors, covering the extra costs can be quite challenging. There are several options for helping seniors pay the excess out of pocket fees for their health needs. Medicare Savings Program Medicare…
Read MoreNot Enough Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Globally
A new study has determined that globally, there are not enough cardiac rehabilitation programs to meet the needs of heart disease patients. How many people need Cardiac Rehabilitation? Throughout the world, it is estimated that there are 20 million people who would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation. This number includes people who have had a cardiac…
Read MoreUrban Poling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Urban poling, a popular Nordic sport, has become in vogue in the States over the past few years for its health and rehabilitative abilities. It’s an excellent activity for physical and occupational therapy as well as orthopedic rehabilitation. What is urban poling? Urban poling is also known as Nordic walking or exerstriding. Its a form…
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