Rehabilitation for Hip Replacement Recovery
Today, hip replacement surgery is a far more common procedure. As such, modern methods require a shorter, oftentimes outpatient stay. About 300,000 hip replacements are performed annually in the US and this number is only expected to increase by 2030. This surgery may be recommended to address osteoarthritis, which does not always respond to non-surgical…
Difficulty Swallowing After a Stroke: Signs of Dysphagia
Following a stroke, patients may experience decreased range of movement, limited mobility, speech difficulties and dysphagia, or trouble swallowing. While dysphagia is often temporary for stroke patients, missing the signs can lead to life-threatening complications. As such, it’s important that family members recognize the warning signs and work with a rehabilitation professional to develop an…
Benefits of Short-Term Physical Rehab
After a major, possibly life-threatening medical issue, a doctor may recommend short-term rehabilitation services following your hospital stay. These recommendations, ranging from physical and occupational therapy to nursing care, can be completed in dedicated rehabilitation centers, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities or at home. The purpose in all settings is to help an individual recovering from…
Stroke Rehabilitation: What to Expect
Stroke changes a person’s life forever. The aftermath can negatively affect how the body functions, including altered motor, speech and language skills. Cognitive shifts, emotional changes and vision issues could make you a completely different person. For these reasons, rehabilitation is an essential part of stroke recovery. What Is Stroke? This condition, the fourth-leading cause…