COVID19
To ANR patients and their families, The staff at Advanced Neurologic Rehabilitation is aware of the seriousness threat COVID-19 poses to many of our patient’s, especially those that may have compromised immune systems and/or a respiratory illness. However,...
Occupational Therapy Can Help Individuals Manage Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis(MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. While early symptoms such as weakness, tingling, and numbness might seem minor, more severe symptoms can drastically impact your quality of life. Multiple sclerosis can lead to...
PT Offers Tips for Managing Herniated Disc Pain
Herniated disc pain is one of the most debilitating ailments affecting individuals from age 30 and up. Herniated discs in the lower back and neck can irritate nearby nerves, causing individuals extreme pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and/or legs. The pain caused by...
Make your 2021 resolutions stick with the following goalsetting tips
A typical New Year's resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. Research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine's...
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...
The Neurological Effects related to the Pandemic
We still have a lot to learn about the implications of COVID-19 and the long-term effects the virus will have on the health of those still recovering from the illness. In the short term, though, one of the main wellness goals of COVID-19 survivors involves...
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a...
Medication Management Tips & Tricks
Help your loved one become more independent with medication management. Strokes, Brain injuries, Dementia, and other neurological impairments may be accompanied by a cognitive decline (think decreased attention, memory, problem-solving skills, etc.). This reduction in...
At-Home Learning: Don’t Overlook Physical Activity
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum:...
Exercise, Physical Therapy Improve Function for People with Parkinson’s
For the approximately 1 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s disease, studies show that just 2.5 hours of physical activity per week can slow their decline in quality of living. This is a finding of the from the Parkinson’s Outcomes Project, one of the...
Concussion Symptoms Can Improve with Managed Exercise and Physical Therapy
Despite what happens with fall sports seasons (such as football) in the coming weeks, this is the time of year concussions typically ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And, while talk often points to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are...
Create a Safe, Productive At-Home Workspace
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic...
Creating New Health Habits to Get Through the Pandemic
Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and flattening the curve. And, as we “self-isolate” at...