by Tara Tobias | Mar 3, 2021 | Parkinson's Disease
Depression is common problem associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can affect all aspects of your life. In fact, it is estimated that approx. 40-50% of those diagnosed with PD experience depression. Depression is a serious mental illness that causes...
by Tara Tobias | Mar 3, 2021 | Fitness and Exercise
It seems almost every other week there is some new study on the benefits of exercise and how it can help prevent conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. But what about multiple sclerosis? The national MS society reports that 1 million people are...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Product Review
Products For a Spastic Arm Having the right tools for stroke arm rehabilitation is critical. Especially for those who have spasticity. Spasticity is an involuntary muscle contraction caused by damage to the brain and/or spinal cord. In the arm it can cause...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Product Review
Positioning/Stretching Foam Wedge This wedge is made of dense foam with a rubber base to keep it from sliding. Uses: It can be used to position the pelvis. It can be placed under the thigh in sitting to stop the leg from rotating outward. It can be used for bridging...
by Tara Tobias | Feb 10, 2021 | Movement and Rehab
Clonus is an involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction followed by a relaxation. It is a sign that there is damage to the brain and/or the spinal cord (upper motor neuron). More specifically, the part of the nervous system that controls movement (descending motor...