Therapeutic Resources Blog
Migraine disorder comes with its own set of clues to preventing pain
April 9, 2014
Migraine disorder affects 12% of people in the U.S., mostly women, and its symptoms can be debilitating. But finding ways to keep life on an even keel can help prevent the pain. Read More »
Ask Well: Ankle Replacements
April 8, 2014
Question: People can replace hips and knees, so why not ankles? I understand that because of the number of bones and complexity of the other interacting parts, ankles aren’t easy to repair back to their original condition, but how about just a ball socket replacement? Read More »
Afghan girl injured in war gets new arm - and lease on life
April 4, 2014
During an occupational therapy session Wednesday at Shriners Hospital for Children in Downtown Los Angeles, Shah Bibi carefully removed two snug rubber bands around a doll’s hair with her new prosthetic arm. She slowly tied the laces on a large shoe placed in front of her and struggled to jump rope with her occupational therapist. Read More »
3 Things to Know About the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
January 6, 2014
The long-awaited new hypertension guidelines will change how we approach patients with high blood pressure. Here are three things you should know about them. Read More »