Posts Tagged ‘saint michael’s medical center’
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 MorePulmonary Rehab for Getting Back to a Normal Life
COPD is a devastating diagnosis for patients. While it is definitely a serious hit, people don’t have to think their lives are over when they hear the verdict. It just means that they’ll have to make some important changes in their lifestyles. Pulmonary rehab is gaining momentum as real system for managing COPD and helping…
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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