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One problem related to sitting in a wheelchair for extended periods
is bad posture. When you are seated you are in a flexed position,
this causes the spine to curve forward. You may also have more
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At Challenge Aspen, we recommend using the following useful tips
for communicating with people with disabilities: 1. When talking
with a person with a disability, speak directly to that person
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The effects of a brain injury can be extremely long lasting and
recovery may be incomplete. The medical and therapeutic community
is continuing to learn more about the mechanisms of the brain and
how
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Most people are familiar with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury but are
not as familiar with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. This is often
known as ‘concussion’ and can be more subtle to detect. It is
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Yes! Operation C.A.M.O. provides many recreational and
cultural experiences for wounded warriors with cognitive or
physical disabilities. Wounded warriors are able to realize their
life potential,
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Brain injury is a life-changing event that can affect every area of
a person’s life. The signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
can be subtle. The following include some common symptoms of
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Posted in 1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any ... Read More »
1) Do I need an annual physical?
As many of you know Medicare does NOT cover annual physicals... so the question is do you really need ... Read More »
The message is loud and clear for warning signs of a heart attack but I am always alarmed to hear how many patients of mine don't seek help right away when suffering a minor stroke or TIA ... Read More »
Vitamin D is necessary for a wide variety of biological functions such as bone and mineral metabolism, muscle function, and immunity. As many of you know even in ... Read More »
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