Occupational Therapy,therapy Services,neuro Rehab Center,multiple Sclerosis Articles
Occupational Therapy Helps People with Pseudobulbar Affect
Pseudobulbar Affect: Laughing When Crying People with neurological condition such as Brain Injury, Stroke, ALS, Parkinson’s, and MS sometimes have a condition called Pseudobulbar Affect. It is a frustrating and embarrassing condition because pseudobulbar…
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Having multiple sclerosis can be a daunting challenge. But participating in multiple sclerosis research studies is one action that can have a number of positive benefits. Arming yourself with information and building…
April is Occupational Therapy Month
April is Occupational Therapy Month in Huntsville, AL April is Occupational Therapy Month and Therapy Achievements wants to celebrate! With over 100 years of combined experience, the occupational therapists at Therapy Achievements are able to provide…
Top Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis symptoms are variable and unpredictable. No two people have exactly the same symptoms, and each person's symptoms can change or fluctuate over time. One person might experience only one or two of the possible symptoms while another…
Bioness For Foot Drop & Hand Function
Are you trying to regain function of your leg or hand due to Stroke, Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or other central nervous system disorders?Function, freedom, and mobility are now within reach. Therapy Achievementsteams with Bioness so you can discover…
Seated Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
How can yoga help people with Multiple Sclerosis? Yoga is a powerful, yet gentle form of exercise. There are many reasons someone with multiple sclerosis might want to try it. In a recent clinical trial, it was determined that yoga decreased fatigue…
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Don McNeal's Story
Living with Multiple Sclerosis "I have Multiple Sclerosis, but Multiple Sclerosis doesn't have me." That quote comes from Don McNeal, a two time National College Football Champion (1978, 1979) who played for Alabama under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. …
What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition worldwide among adults between 30 and 60. The pain, tingling, swelling, and weakness it causes can be severe and disrupt daily life. Let's look at what causes carpal tunnel syndrome and the various treatment…
Introduction to Foot Drop
Often, foot drop is not considered its own disease; rather, it's a symptom of other diseases. If someone is diagnosed with one, they may have a lot of questions. What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the causes? In this article, we'll answer…
Hope for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery
According to the CDC, did you know that approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year? Of these 1.5 million Americans, 80,000 to 90,000 have long-term disabilities as a result of their injuries. Does your…
The New Amputee's Guide to Prosthetics
Approximately 2 million people are living with limb loss in the United States. Right now, about 500 amputations take place each day in the U.S. alone. This means that every day, hundreds of Americans are beginning their prosthesis journey. What does…
What Is an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
Did you know that every year at least 250,000 people around the world experience a spinal cord injury (SCI)? The complications from a spinal cord injury are very severe. SCIs can be incomplete or complete. Most people who suffer from them often have a…
CDC-Recommended Therapies for Long COVID
Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a key role in the pandemic. They can help in the recovery process for patients suffering from lasting symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2, also known…
What is Spasticity?
Spasticity is when muscles contract involuntarily and have difficulty relaxing. It causes a sense of stiffness and difficulty moving the affected limb or controlling the movement of the limb. Normal movement is usually fluid and smooth. Muscle movement…
TEAMS Study for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Tele-Rehabilitation vs. In-Clinic Therapy for People with Multiple Sclerosis Finding adequate care that's close to home can be difficult. It's even more difficult for people with Multiple Sclerosis. This is especially true for people who reside in…
2019 Rocket City Bike MS
What Is Bike MS? Bike MS is a cycling ride to raise funds for the National MS Society. Each year Huntsville, AL - known as Rocket City - participates in a ride. MS affects over 1 million people and this year, like always, the Rocket City team was…
2019 MS Walk Huntsville
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month! And the 2019 MS Walk Huntsville is is Sat 4-27-19. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects nearly 1 million in the US including celebrities Montel Williams, Clay Waler, and Jami Lynn Sigler. It is a disease in…
Rocket City MS Support Meets 7-17-18
Join us for facts, food and friendship! Dr. Chris Laganke will speak about risk factors for developing MS and you will hear from someone living with MS about their experiences. Food and beverages will be catered. Register at www.abovems.com or call 1-866-955-9999. …
2018 MS Walk Huntsville
We had the best time at the 2018 MS Walk in Huntsville! Thanks to all the Therapy Achievementsstaff and their families for their hard work and support of this great cause. Last year alone, the MS Society invested nearly $50 million to support more than…
2018 MS Walk Huntsville
The 2018 MS Walk Huntsville is on Cinco De Mayo - May 5th! Join the Therapy Achievements team! Click Here to join or contact Kristen McCombs at kristentherapya@gmail.com
Rocket City MS Support Meets 3-20-18
Time is running out to Register for our upcoming event in Huntsville for March 20thJOIN US for this (new topics) MS educational program with so much NEW learningJoin us to listen with Dr. Samuel F Hunter, who is coming down from Franklin, Tn to speak…
Speech Therapy Month at Therapy Achievements
Written by Jaime Richardson, Speech Therapist May is Speech Therapy Month. And Speech Therapy Month is a great month for a new beginning! Do you feel fatigued? Have muscle stiffness? Difficulty swallowing? Trouble getting your words out? Or trouble…
Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Amanda Adcock presented "One Treatment Option for Multiple Sclerosis" at the Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Group Meeting on 1-17-17. Here are highlights from her presentation:Multiple Sclerosis is an Autoimmune Disease: Multiple Sclerosis…
Good Luck to Occupational Therapy Interns
Sadly, it's time to say goodbye and good luck to our occupational therapy interns at Therapy Achievements. Dominique and Monique have done a tremendous job with treating our patients, helping to further develop our vision therapy program, and organizing…
Physical Therapy Enhances Benefit of Ampyra
At our May meeting, Dr. Laganke suggested adding physical therapy when starting Ampyra may enhance the gains you make in motor skills and walking. If you would like to schedule an appointment to see if this would be helpful for you, call us at 256-509-4398. …
Importance of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Adherence
Huntsville MS Awareness Group Meeting[/caption]Importance of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Adherence by Dr. Chris Laganke, 1 CEU available Huntsville MS Awareness Group MeetingMay 17, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Therapy Achievements at Cleaview Cancer Institute,…
Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis Support Group December Meeting
The Huntsville MS Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 pm at Therapy Achievements. Join us for fun, food and friendship!
Occupational Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis
5 Tips from Occupational Therapy to Help Manage Your ArthritisJuly is Arthritis Awareness Month and occupational therapy can help preserve your joints and manage your pain. How can occupational therapists help? Occupational therapists can teach you how…
Physical Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Huntsville, AL
Cathy McNeely providesphysical therapy forMS in Huntsville, AL Physical therapy can ease many of your Multiple Sclerosis symptoms and help you get around better. Physical therapy for Multiple Sclerosis in Huntsville, AL is provided at Therapy Achievements. Seeing…
Occupational Therapy Helps People With Multiple Sclerosis
Occupational Therapy Helps People With Multiple SclerosisOccupational therapy helps people with multiple sclerosis perform everyday, functional activities with greater ease, satisfaction, and independence. These everyday activities include:Activities…
Speech Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Jaime Richardson provides Speech Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis Many people recognize that multiple sclerosis can result in weakness that interferes with the ability to walk. But did you know that multiple sclerosis can result in weakness of muscles…
Be Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Ready
We're not always ready for multiple sclerosis (MS) relapses, but relapses can happen no matter what you are planning or what is going on in your life. Most people with multiple sclerosis don't want to think about relapses when they're feeling okay, but…
Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Julie Robert's Story
Julie Roberts is a country music singer living with multiple sclerosis. She worried about how people would react if they knew she had MS. Then she decided 'I do not have to give up on my dreams'Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis support group was privileged…
Occupational Therapy at Therapy Achievements
Ultrasound is a great way to rehab hand pain and can speed up the healing process. Karen Allen Hislop, one of the occupational therapist at Therapy Achievements is using it to treat De Quervain's Tendonitis with great results.Therapy Achievements is a…