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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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What Is Bursitis?

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 11:03am | Ali Shah, M.D., M.S.

Do you work in a physically demanding field, such as construction or landscaping? Do you work in a warehouse or on an assembly line? Do you participate in sports that involve repetitive motion? If so, you may experience pain from a condition called bursitis. Read more »

Facing the Challenges of Arthritis

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:40pm | Stacey Kinter

As the occupational therapy supervisor at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital and the mother of a son with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I am familiar with how arthritis can affect patients in all area of their lives. Read more »

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AlterG Bionic Leg (formerly Tibion Bionic Leg) Gives Patients a Second Chance at Independence

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 11:07am | Sue Golden

Do you have weakness in one leg and have trouble walking? Whether you suffer from multiple sclerosis, arthritis, an orthopedic condition or have suffered a stroke, the AlterG Bionic Leg (formerly Tibion Bionic Leg) can provide a second chance to help regain your strength and the ability to walk. Read more »

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The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

Tue, 01/04/2011 - 5:16pm | Linda Bollinger

Aquatic Therapy at Good ShepherdSwimming pools have many fun and healthy uses. They’re fun to splash in, they’re great for cooling off in the sweltering summer heat and they can help you shed a few extra pounds. You may not think of swimming pools as a tool for rehabilitation therapy, but you should. Read more »