News on Recover and Rehab Issues
'It Won't Happen to My Teen'
Many parents just do not want to believe that their children will become involved in the use of drugs, prescription or illegal. It's one of the myths surrounding teen prescription drug abuse: it won't happen to my child. But statistic tell a different story. Read more...
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'It Won't Happen to My Teen' originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 00:06:12.
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To Rest or Not To Rest?
Initial recommendations after back injury described a period of bed rest for recovery time. This however, is no longer viewed as beneficial in the healing process. By being inactive the muscles of the back can become weak from inactivity, delaying recovery time.
Current recommendations include gentle back stretching activities and continuing with current day to day activities with modifications to alleviate strain on the back region. Starting an early rehabilitation program has been shown to decrease the healing time.
So keep active and perform gentle stretching activities after insult to the back! The temptation to rest in bed should be avoided.
To Rest or Not To Rest? originally appeared on About.com Physical Therapy on Sunday, September 13th, 2009 at 09:46:44.
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New Drew Peterson Book Complicates Launch Of Online Rehab Clinic (OfficialWire)
Ask anyone in the field about the highest quality and lowest priced treatment options for the entire family needing Rehab or what Dr. Dan likes to refer to as Prehab™ (preventive rehab) and one or more of Dr. Dan’s inpatient or outpatient clinics will pop up.
How You Can Make The Home Safe
Falls in the elderly are the leading cause of fatal as well as non fatal injuries. Thirty percent of people over the age of 65 will fall each year.
Sixty percent of elderly falls occur in the home. By safe proofing your or your loved ones house, you can help decrease this number. Learn a few easy tips to help "fall proof" a house.
Living Room:
Pick up any throw rugsÂ…. Do not have them anywhere in the house
Have ample space to walk in between furniture
Keep all electrical cords out of the way
Stairs:
Keep all stairways free of clutter
Install hand rails on both sides of the steps
Bathroom:
Keep a night light on at all times
Install rails in the bathtub or shower
Place a non skid mat in the shower or bathtub
How You Can Make The Home Safe originally appeared on About.com Physical Therapy on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 19:23:39.
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