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When most people hear the word rehabilitation, their mind immediately jumps to standard physical recovery, learning to walk again after surgery or rebuilding strength after an injury. While physical movement is a huge part of the puzzle, true rehabilitation is rarely a one-person job. This National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the full spectrum of rehabilitation therapy. Real recovery doesn't happen in isolation. It happens at the intersection of Physical...

Have you ever thought about how your brain operates… like how it really works? Movement, the five senses, conscious thoughts, hunger, thirst, tired.. All of this happens in milliseconds, powered by your brain - a three-pound organ sitting right between your ears. Allow me to introduce you to your brain - your newest “old friend.” The Cerebrum: The large, top part of the brain that we normally see in pictures. It it the “thinking” part of the brain. It is responsible for speech, some...

If you followed along with us on Facebook this June, you know it has been Aphasia Awareness Month. Every day in our practice, we see the resilience of individuals navigating life after a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Because aphasia can drastically alter how someone interacts with the world, there are many misconceptions about what it actually is. Let’s break down the essentials, clear up the myths, and look at practical ways to support the people we love. 1. What is Aphasia? (The Golden...