As we age, some like to say they also "fall apart." Though some things may not work as they did when in our twenties, we are not just falling apart. Deterioration from a life well lived is how we need to view it. Most seniors have experienced aches and pains as time moves forward. For many, hip pain is what ails us and the solution comes down to a full hip replacement. Of course, no one […]

In 2010, almost 700,000 people over the age of 45 had total knee replacements (according to the Centers for Disease Control), making it the most frequently performed inpatient procedure in this age group. In the decade from 2000 to 2010, the total number of knee replacements (arthroplasties) was more than 5 million, with 98.1% of all surgeries performed on people 45 years of age or older. […]

Many people have open heart surgery every year. Although it is a life-saving technique used to repair or replace arteries, repair damages to the heart, implant medical devices, or even replace the heart with a donor heart, it is a major operation that requires the chest to be opened and for a machine to take over the actions of the heart so the muscle can remain still for the surgeon to […]

In a 2016 report, the American Stroke Association revealed that over 700,000 people have strokes every year in the U.S., of which 75% are the first the patient has ever had. Recovery from a stroke varies from patient to patient, and it is often the type of care they receive after being released from the hospital that makes the most positive impact on their future. Although some patients may […]

Picking the Right Post Stroke Rehab Center A stroke is a life-altering event experienced by nearly 800,000 people in the United States every year. Amidst all the stress and uncertainty, it can seem overwhelming to try to choose the right stroke rehabilitation center, but it's an important part of ensuring the best possible recovery outcome for the patient.[…]

A Few Hip Replacement Rehab Tips if you are Over 60 Hip replacement surgery is one of the most invasive medical procedures in the medical world. Post procedure pain and limited mobility are to be expected. The good news for hip replacement patients is that a good rehabilitation regimen will increase their quality of life dramatically. An experienced and caring rehabilitation team will work […]