Beating the Odds and Learning to Walk Again
Sheila Dunn is one of those rare individuals with an unbreakable spirit—and a cancer diagnosis wasn’t going to change that. In June of 2016, Sheila began having back pain. After numerous doctors’ visits she still didn’t have answers, but she knew the pain she was experiencing wasn’t normal. By September of 2016, her back had […]
Is Oncology Rehab for You?
Today is World Cancer Day, making it the perfect opportunity to talk about the potentially life changing resources available for those who have received or are currently receiving treatment for cancer. Each oncology patient has unique health needs throughout treatment and survivorship. Outpatient therapy is one way to provide relief from long-term side effects caused […]
One Step at a Time: Healing with Riverview Health Rehabilitation
If you were to stop and talk with Randy Worden, you’d never guess he had just been through one of the toughest years of his life. He’s easygoing and likes to joke, which is something he said helped him get through his recent health scares. “It all started the summer of […]
Get the DL on Treating Low Back Pain
By Susan Beckwith, Outpatient Rehab Clinical Liaison, and Sherrill Seibert, PT Low back pain is the second leading cause of disability in the United States. It can affect sleep, the ability to exercise and general activities of daily living—making our spine health an important part of our health and well-being. Here are some practical ways […]
What is Lymphedema?
By Susan Beckwith, Outpatient Rehab Clinical Liaison March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, making this a great opportunity to explore this disease and how we can fight it. Part of the body’s immune system is the lymphatic system, which works to fight infection and maintain the balance of fluids in various parts of the body. Vessels […]
COPD Treatment: Managing a Progressive Disease with Proactive Therapy
By Jennifer Carr, BSN, MA If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you’re not alone. COPD affects more than 15 million Americans according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. COPD is a term for a group of conditions that causes breathing problems which include but […]
Balance Rehabilitation to Prevent Falls and Injuries
By Christen Geisz, PT, DPT If you experience dizziness or a spinning sensation, loss of balance, falling or fear of falling, you may have a balance disorder. Balance disorders could lead to falls, injuries and loss of independence. Here are some facts about balance problems and treatment. Your balance system is complex Balance is the […]
Kathleen’s Story: Reclaiming Her Life with Occupational Therapy
Often patients battling cancer have more than one fight on their hands. Imagine receiving radiation treatment for brainstem cancer and as a result, your side effects from treatment mimicked stroke symptoms. For 68-year-old Noblesville resident, Kathleen Lane, this reality is all too familiar. After being diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma cancer, Kathleen underwent radiation […]
Keeping Your Balance
Are you regularly experiencing balance problems, dizziness, vertigo or blurred vision? If so, you might have a balance disorder. With at least half of the U.S. population having a balance problem in their lifetime, you aren’t alone when you discuss this with your doctor. Did you know balance disorders are associated with the vestibular system […]
Class Spotlight: Arthritis Aquatics
The Arthritis Aquatics class at Riverview Health Rehab & Fitness is a gentle, flowing form of warm-water exercise that helps relieve pain and stiffness while improving joint flexibility. Water-based exercise is a great way to move your muscles and joints without worsening your symptoms of arthritis. Participating in physical activity in the water significantly decreases […]