Tag: Rehabilitation

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  September 22, 2020

  COVID-19 Long Haulers: Surviving May Not Mean Thriving

  Specialists in rehabilitation medicine, pulmonology, neuroscience and cardiology share early observations about post-COVID challenges patients may face.
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  September 22, 2020

  From Loss of Fingers to Shortness of Breath, COVID-19 Has Long-term Effects

  Vanessa Cassidy lost her thumb. Lakeisha Hollingsworth, who worked out every day, suffers from fatigue and extreme shortness of breath. Together, they are moving forward, reclaiming their lives—with courage and determination.
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  August 7, 2020

  What It’s Like to be Hospitalized During the Pandemic—Without COVID-19

  In January 2020, none of us knew what this year would bring, especially not Eli Robbins.
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  July 7, 2020

  Art is the Recipe for Recovery
  for Philly Chef Brad Spence

  Brad Spence was just 43 years old, and on the cusp of opening a new restaurant, when life abruptly hit the pause button.
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  January 2, 2020

  What Happened When a Rare Neuro Disorder Cut My Vacation Short

  What was supposed to be a dream vacation turned into a nightmare for 27-year-old Morgan Smith.
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  December 13, 2019

  An Ironman Athlete Gets a Second Chance at Life After Bike Accident

  An Ironman athlete was sure he could face anything until one fateful summer day when he crashed his bike into a downed tree and couldn't feel anything beneath his neck.
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  November 6, 2019

  How to Start a Heart-Friendly Fall Fitness Routine

  A cardiac rehabilitation specialist offers the tips she gives her heart patients to start a fall fitness routine.
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  August 8, 2019

  Getting Back on Her Feet – and Behind the Wheel – Again!

  One night in January, Zellis was talking with a friend outside her apartment. Two cars crashed at an intersection, and one slammed into Zellis as she stood on the sidewalk. In that second her life was never the same.
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  August 8, 2019

  Running on the Beach Comes With Risks

  Many people bring their workout regimen to the beach. However, an orthopedic specialist warns this may actually put more strain on your muscles and joints.