Mrs. A. is a 75-year-old woman who, after undergoing a surgery awoke from anesthesia realizing something was very wrong. She had no vision in the right side of both of her eyes and decreased balance. As part of her initial physical therapy session, Mrs. A was...

Frozen Shoulder - A Common Shoulder Injury Condition   What exactly is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis is inflammation and scarring of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint. The shoulder, itself, is a ball-and-socket joint. The round head of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits into...

How to Keep Handheld Electronics From Causing Hand Ailments Recent research has shown that heavy use of handheld electronic devices such as cell phones, iPads, and video game controllers directly contributes to the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and other ailments. Many handheld electronics users...

The brain is a complex organ that controls our vision, our movement and even our thinking. After a stroke, an event that effects the brain, people may need the expertise of a Speech-Language Pathologist, also known as a speech therapist, to address deficits with speaking,...

Caring for Your Loved One After a Stroke As a caregiver, caring for your loved one who has just survived a stroke, you may feel unprepared in your new and unfamiliar role. Typically, stroke caregivers have little information about stroke care, what to expect during recovery,...

Understanding the difference between a stroke and a heart attack. While traveling earlier this month, I had a very brave woman ask the question; “What is the difference between a stroke and heart attack?” As soon as she asked the question my medical mind went into...