Be Well Blog

Your guide to a healthier body and mind from the experts at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network.

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Rehab After a Sports Injury Can Put You Back in the Game

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:04pm | Dennis Duerring

If you’re an athlete, sooner or later you may to have to deal with a sports injury.  The good news is that physical therapy can put you back in action, frequently to the same level of performance you enjoyed before your injury. Read more »

What Is Lymphedema?

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:05am | Christine Hoban

Lymphedema TherapyPeople who have been treated for cancer and had lymph nodes removed are at risk of developing a debilitating condition called lymphedema, which causes swelling in any part of the body, but most commonly the arms or legs. While it is a chronic condition, there are many ways to treat and manage the disease. Read more »

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The Truth About Exercise and Weight Loss

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 8:30am | Amy Flynn, MS

At Optimal Fitness at Good Shepherd’s Health & Technology Center, we offer a free one-hour assessment/personal training session to all new fitness members. Part of the assessment involves asking individuals what their goals are for attending the fitness center. The number one answer and often the only answer is "weight loss." Read more »

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Physical Therapy Can Benefit Seniors

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 1:12pm | Nancy Krepelka

Seniors share many of the same health issues as other age groups, but they have some special needs of their own. Physical therapy can be an important resource for seniors to regain or maintain function and lead fulfilling lives. Read more »

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Care Management Helps Patients Navigate Their Inpatient Stay

Thu, 04/25/2013 - 10:29am | Marilyn Heitlinger

When an illness, unexpected injury or surgery results in a stay at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, the experience is often overwhelming.  Patients may have many questions, such as: How long will my stay last? Will I be able to manage at home when I am discharged?  What does my insurance cover? Read more »

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A Win for Medicare Beneficiaries: Maintenance Therapy Cannot Be Denied

Mon, 04/08/2013 - 11:41am | Frank Hyland

Physical TherapyIt’s not a secret that skilled therapy, under the guidance of a licensed therapist, is helpful to maintain function, increase strength and prevent regression/deterioration. Yet for decades, Medicare beneficiaries have been denied care based upon their condition being deemed “unlikely to improve.”
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Autism: Understanding Recent Statistics

Tue, 04/02/2013 - 10:17am | Karen Senft, MD

The Center for Disease Control (CDC), a government agency, just released some new statistics regarding the prevalence of autism among American school children. It says 1 in 50 children have been diagnosed with autism or a related disorder. Previously released data had the estimate much lower at 1 in 88 school children affected by autism.
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Specialized Therapy for Performing Artists

Fri, 03/22/2013 - 10:03am | Catherine Dara

By trade, dancers, musicians and other performing artists are often passionate and exceedingly dedicated to their craft. Therefore, much like athletes, professional and recreational artists have grueling practice schedules and incur repetitive and other injuries. Read more »

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When Exercising Is a "Pain"

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 2:10pm | Amy Flynn, MS

Many people who are new to an exercise program or who are increasing the intensity of their workouts feel a variety of aches and pains. What’s normal? When do you need to seek treatment or tone down your exercise program? As an exercise physiologist at Good Shepherd’s Optimal Fitness gym, I can provide a few guidelines. But whenever you are in doubt about pain or an injury, see your physician. Read more »

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Working Out at Work

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 3:51pm | Kathleen Fortier

Even if you have a desk job, this doesn’t mean your workout needs to wait until the end of the day at the gym.
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