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Treating Persistent Headaches
by Ali Ahsen Shah, MD, MS
Persistent headaches often present a challenge for clinicians to manage. Headaches that occur on a daily or near daily basis for 15 days or more a month are painful and debilitating for patients. This is particularly true of headaches of cervicogenic origin, which present as chronic hemicranial pain that is referred to the head from either bony structures or soft tissues of the neck. Read more.
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From the President & CEO: Looking to the Future
by Sally Gammon, FACHE
Recently, I announced my intention to retire as President & CEO of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in July 2013. Since the announcement, I have received numerous well wishes as well as some thoughtful questions regarding the future – my future, the future of Good Shepherd and the future of health care. Read more.
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Interactive Metronome Improves Neurological Limitations
by Kelly Raub, MA, CCC-SLP/L, CBIS, IMC
We all witness patients with neurological conditions facing the difficulty and frustration of completing simple, everyday tasks such as walking, talking, picking up objects or following instructions – limitations that can alter independence and quality of life. Fortunately, new technology allows us to go beyond traditional strategies in neurological treatment. Read more.
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Inpatient Rehabilitation for NICU Graduates
by Rosauro Dalope, MD, FAAP, and Connie Koch, BSN, RN
After receiving the high level care of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), newborns with medically complex conditions can benefit from inpatient rehabilitation as part of a successful transition home. Read more.
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After the Acute Hospital ICU: Caring for the Complex Medical Patient
by Gregory Wuchter, MSN, RN
In the intensive care unit, clinical care is managed on a minute-to-minute basis during the most acute phase of illness and/or injury. Yet for many patients, the acute period of an illness is only the first part of recovery. Read more.
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The Next Step in Robotic Rehabilitation Technology
by Soofia Khan, MD, MS, FAAPMR
Since the 1990s, the robotic engineering field has grown exponentially. Originally developed for military purposes, wearable robotic exoskeletons previously designed to augment their user’s strength and mobility now offer significant promise as medical assistive devices. This is especially true for patients with lower-extremity paralysis. Read more. |
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Physiatry Progressions: PM&R as First Step for Back Pain
By Chirag Kalola, MD
Lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint. It affects up to 30 percent of all Americans at any time and 85 percent of individuals at least once in their lives. Chronic back pain can have a profound impact on individuals' physical, psychological and emotional health. Chronic back pain is often cited as a reason for giving up exercise, activities of daily life and sexual intercourse. Read more. |
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Kinesio Taping Benefits Non-Athletes, Too
By Karen Danish, PT, MS, CHT, CKTI
The use of the Kinesio Taping® Method is increasing with professional and collegiate athletes. Professional tennis player Serena Williams, for example, has used it, and the taping technique gained popularity during the 2008 Olympic Games. Nonetheless, the Kinesio Taping Method is used largely on non-athletes to help control pain, decrease edema, facilitate or inhibit muscles and support joints. Read more.
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Post-Acute Care Ventilator Weaning Takes a Team
By Bill Barnes, Jr., RN, RRT
Due to the matrix of caregivers involved in successful liberation from the ventilator and continued ventilatory rehabilitation, it is necessary to identify and agree on clinical pathways to maximize respiratory rehabilitation and keep interdisciplinary communication simple, yet meaningful and comprehensive. Read more.
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Eating Is a Basic Need
By Kimberly Kuchinski, MD, MPH, FAAPMR
Yes, eating is a basic need, but approximately 25 percent of children have some form of feeding disorder. This number increases to 80 percent in developmentally delayed children. Improper early nutrition can present as growth issues, failure to thrive and susceptibility to chronic illness. Read more.
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Spotlight on ALS Clinic
Good Shepherd operates one of only 40 ALS clinics in the country on its south Allentown campus. Led by Terry Heiman-Patterson, MD, the outpatient ALS Clinic provides patients and their families an opportunity to learn about ALS, cope with its effects and receive access to vital rehabilitation services. Read more.
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