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Better Sleep, Better Stroke Recovery
So many of my patients recovering from a stroke tell me the same thing: “I’m exhausted all day… but I can’t sleep at night.” They’re groggy during therapy.They…
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Cash‑Pay Physical Therapy: Why More PTs Are Going Out‑of‑Network to Give Patients Better Care
Physical therapists across the country are moving away from insurance-based care and opening cash‑pay practices. And despite what many people assume, it’s not about chasing higher profits. For…
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Standing Frames 101: How, What and Why
If you’ve experienced a spinal cord injury, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, chances are you’ve encountered a standing frame at some point in your rehab journey. For some,…
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From Stuck to Standing: Break Free with Flexibility
When patients come to my clinic after a stroke or spinal cord injury, their goal is almost always the same:To walk.Sometimes they want to walk better. Sometimes faster.…
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How to Dose Strength for Neuro Recovery
I’ve had plenty of patients come to me with very low expectations of what strength training in physical therapy actually involves. More often than not, they imagine endless…
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Rethinking Post-Stroke Gait Rehab
Why High-Intensity Gait Training Matters After Stroke Approximately two-thirds of stroke survivors experience some level of gait impairment—that is, difficulty walking. For rehab professionals, improving walking post-stroke isn’t…
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