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How inpatient rehabilitation benefits patients with brain injury
After a brain injury, your doctor may recommend inpatient rehabilitation. While rehabilitation does not reverse the effects of a brain injury, it can help the…
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The different classifications of traumatic brain injury
What is a traumatic brain injury? A traumatic brain injury is defined by the Brain Injury Association of America as an alteration in brain function…
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Moments not missed: Frank Ruggeri’s story
When Frank Ruggeri began outpatient therapy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England, he had a clear goal in mind. He wanted to walk…
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How inpatient rehabilitation can benefit cardiac patients
A central component of the human body, the cardiac system sets the pace for the entire body. Made up of the heart and blood vessels,…
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Incontinence in stroke patients: How a bladder program can help
While the effects of a stroke are unique to each patient, many common side effects are well known and widely discussed, such as muscle weakness…
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Clay Cawood’s story: Becoming his biggest advocate
Clay Cawood wasn’t meant to be the target of an attack in November 2009. In what was ultimately a case of mistaken identity, the environmental…
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Zachery Jessup: A life-changing experience
After losing both his legs following a Type A Aortic Dissection, Zachery Jessup found a new passion with the help of Encompass Health Cypress—encouraging other…
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Should I join a support group?
You and your family have been through the trauma of a stroke. You have progressed nicely through rehabilitation and feel optimistic about the future. What…
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Five ways to have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving
You know it’s coming. That never-ending smorgasbord of family-tested recipes, desserts and all-you-can-eat cranberry sauce. While some take Thanksgiving in bite-sized portions, others dig in,…
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What is vestibular rehabilitation therapy and who might benefit from it
Within the inner ear, your vestibular system is hard at work, serving as a detector of our body position in space and coordinating eye movements…