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When someone you love has experienced an injury that involves the brain, the recovery process can be difficult and lengthy. However, we want to give you the tools to make recovery easier. We can’t stress enough how the power of positive thinking can have amazing results. With the right attitude, great physical gains are made possible through rehabilitation.
Tagged with: accessibility disability hero life study As the old saying goes, dogs are a man’s best friend. They provide companionship and loyalty like no other animal and have been proven to enhance both physical and mental wellbeing. However, aside from being an important member of the family, dogs also play a significant role in the lives of people with disabilities.
Tagged with: awareness health Nutrition Obesity research study Have you heard about the potential dangers of arsenic in the rice we eat and fruit juice we drink? Well I have the facts and current research that will put your worries to bed and your mind at rest. Recently I watched a webinar presented by Dr. Julie Jones who is a distinguished scholar and professor at the St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. She cleared up many misconceptions that people have today due to media scares from the Dr. Oz Show and Consumer Report studies.
Tagged with: awareness disability education study Brain Injury doesn’t always show the same signs from one person to another, and there are several common myths about Traumatic Brain Injuries or TBI surrounding its sources, effects, and prognosis. Some of these ideas came from outdated research, but others are just bad conventional wisdom from clinicians and the general public. Below is a look at the truth regarding 10 major misconceptions about traumatic brain injuries.
Tagged with: disability health life research study Out of all the parts of the human body, the brain is undeniably the most mysterious and complex. Recently, more and more studies have emerged revealing the vast power the brain has to influence the body with even the simplest concepts. In fact, current research has shown how positive thinking in itself can have a significant effect in healing and longevity. Especially for sufferers of traumatic brain injuries, positive thinking is key, along with the help of therapeutic resources. These could include informative articles and support groups, such as the ones found through TryMunity, a resourceful virtual network of compassionate individuals who have all been affected by traumatic brain injury in one way or another.
But why exactly is positive thinking so powerful?
Tagged with: athletes coach disabilities Healthcare Professionals research sports study wheelchair Burnout is a subject that has been widely researched in the Health, Sports, and Fitness disciplines. Recent studies show links between burnout and musculoskeletal diseases including chronic neck and back pain and osteoarthritis for women and cardiovascular disease in men.[i]
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Tagged with: Cerebral Palsy disability education exercise Healthcare Professionals research study I recently read a book entitled, The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction, by Robert J. Marzano. The book defines effective teaching as “a dynamic mixture of expertise and a vast array of instructional strategies that combine with an understanding of an individual and their needs at a particular point in time.”[i]
Tagged with: assistive technology children kids Physical Activity research study The concept of Physical Literacy has been presented and referenced in research literature for over a decade, but I was not familiar with it until recently. Physical Literacy is defined as, “the degree to which an individual demonstrates competency in a range of movement forms.” [i]
Tagged with: accessibility assistive technology athletes disabilities exercise fitness health research study People with limited mobility could get agitated and lethargic from sitting in a wheelchair for prolonged periods of time.
