Each day, when Dr. Paul Krabbenhoft meets with someone with a spinal cord injury, his patients are relieved to see him. Although some of his patients will walk out of the center, many face the ...

A Charlottetown physiotherapist, who retired after more than 30 years in the industry, vowed to give back when she stepped ...

Medicare may cover the implantation of a spinal cord stimulator as a therapy for chronic intractable pain. Chronic intractable pain refers to persistent pain that doesn’t respond to traditional ...

[2] Spinal cord compression constitutes a true emergency because the initial injury to the spinal cord will lead to permanent loss of neurologic function if the pressure of the tumor on the cord ...

Is diet soda worse for you than regular? Dr. Gupta explains the science ...

Novel Immunotherapy Improves Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury Sep. 4, 2024 — Researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord injury through the use of ...

It might not be about how much time you’re putting in, but what kind of exercises you’re doing ... greater stability and reduces the risk of injury,” she said. Finally, for slender ...

If you have a history of chronic back issues, a spine injury or are pregnant, it's best to consult with your doctor or personal trainer first before doing this exercise. 2. Push-ups The push-up ...

“And because muscles burn calories, the loss of muscle contributes to weight gain as women age and don’t necessarily adjust their caloric intake or exercise regimen.” Joint ...

Gait training exercises are movements designed to help improve strength, balance and coordination when walking. They may be part of a physical therapy program for a person recovering from a stroke, an ...