Cerebral palsy is one of the causes that lead to spasticity. Spasticity is a medical condition whereby a person is unable to control muscular movements that result in involuntary clenching and tightening of muscles in joints of the affected area. This means, that it becomes hard for patients to perform normal daily activities like washing…
It is normal for athletes to get sports related injuries during exercises or during the main sports events. These injuries occur mostly due to improper equipment, insufficient warm ups, lack of conditioning or poor training techniques. In the recent years, more pro athletes are turning to hyperbaric chambers to quicken their recovery from sports injury….
Spina bifida is a severe birth defect that occurs when the tissues or muscles around the developing spinal cord of a fetus fails to close in the right manner. A number of vertebrae covering the spinal cord in this case remain open and not fused as they are not fully formed. As a result, spina…
Muscular dystrophy disorder is a genetic disease that weakens the musculoskeletal system, hampering movement while at it. The disorder is characterized by gradual skeletal muscle weakness, death of muscle tissues and defects in muscle protein. While crucial advances have been made in the medical field, there is no working cure for muscular dystrophy. Is this…
Most families enjoy sitting around the dinner or kitchen table for a long and relaxed evening meal together. Unfortunately, if one of the kids is suffering from disorders such as autism, the simple act of eating or enjoying a meal can be quite daunting or even bothersome to people around them, and for a good…
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your child once you are out of the early intervention program? Early intervention services may be pivotal but your child will require a lot of help in terms of rehabilitation and various therapies in order to be able to live their life to the fullest. The reason…
After a stroke, people often need some specialized care depending on the type and intensity of brain damage that they suffered. Disabilities are not uncommon in post stroke patients, meaning that a lot of post stroke treatment is about rehabilitation and management of the new condition. Some of the expected challenges include pain, movement control,…
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is not an easy place to be in. In most cases, you will have just gone through the intense psychological pressures of the delivery room and you still need time to adjust and get your emotions in order. But your baby’s health demands that you stay at the NICU,…
Intensive Suit Therapy focuses on repetition of movement with progressive resistance to retrain and develop muscle memory. This combines with the traditional therapies we offer for a complete rehabilitation program. We also offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – a specialized therapy, which enriches muscles blood cells with extra oxygen. Read further
