Fall and the Elderly.

Did you know that the 1990s was considered the Decade of the Brain? There was more National Institutes of Health spending on brain related research than at ...

in 4 adults over the age of 65 will fall each year. This can result in minor injuries, or it can result in life changing injuries. Broken bones and brain inj...

Did you know that when you are having "dizziness' you may be having problems with how your brain is processing information from your vision? There are a var...

May is Stroke Awareness month and we have been providing some information on awareness of the signs of stroke Remember BE FAST B: sudden change in balance/co...

Summer is upon us and more people are taking trips! So many people who come to our exercise classes are headed to the beach, going to college graduations or ...

There is a phrase…”Exercise is medicine”. This is certainly true for people living with Parkinson’s Disease. The Parkinson’s Outcome Project reports that inc...

I have talked to you previously about the 3 Balance Systems and some simple tests you can do to check your strength and balance. I often work with people who...

I told you in the last installment that there are some simple tests you can do yourself to see if you need to work on strength or balance. These are basic te...

As a person who wants to help people stay independent as they age- this is a question that I am asked. And there is a 2 part answer. Part 1- There is a proce...

Did you know that the American Stroke Association has an official published statement that says it recommends “physical activity and exercise prescription s...

What do you do if your medical diagnosis is causing your balance problems? I have said it before, but every Stroke and Brain Injury is different. Some people...

1. The problem is in your brain While you may feel that it is the arm that is having the trouble, it is the part of the brain that controls your arm that is ...

Last time, I told you we would talk a bit more about “dizziness”. The joy of being a therapist is that sometimes you get to help the people who help you most...

Many of my readers know that experiencing a fall can have a dramatic affect on their lives. A fall can trigger a cycle of fear and avoiding situations that c...

Did you know that the CDC reports that less than 1/3 of those who had a stroke in South Carolina received outpatient therapy? That is despite the recommendat...

In this blog post I'll tell you 5 things that may have you believing (falsely) that your progress has "Plateaued" You may have been told that you have “reach...