There are many forms of rehab depending on the underlying problem. Most common are centers for drug abuse, alcoholism, chemical dependency and prescription drugs. There are also centers to deal with physical injuries to help one get past a limitation. Do your research and find a place that will work for you.
I am often asked in the clinic if inversion tables really work for people with low back pain (LBP). Many of my patients have seen advertisements on TV or on the internet that promise pain relief and functional improvement with the use of inversion tables. But do inversion tables really help low back pain?
"A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life." Muhammad Ali
Today is the 70th birthday celebration of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Although he is best known for his flashy style, trash talking poetry and knockout punches, in the physical therapy arena he is one of the celebrity faces of Parkinson's disease.
While watching a televised interview of Ali earlier today, I could notice the difficulty with speaking, the loss of motor control, and the tremors that are typical symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
What is Rehab?
What is Rehab? What criteria does a patient need to meet to be admitted to Rehab? What types of diagnoses are treated at the Rehab Center?
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