Rehab Insights is a weekly blog written by Burke Rehabilitation professionals to offer practical information for patients, families and the community. Its goal is to educate the reader on relevant topics in rehabilitation, general health and wellness.
Technology in medicine continues to evolve in many areas, bringing an array of life-changing possibilities. For people with spinal cord injuries, technology now brings a chance to stand...
Most trees have limbs too numerous to count. Humans, on the other hand, have only four. To a tree, the loss of several branches has minimal impact. To a person, losing a limb is life...
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients come to Burke’s inpatient acute rehabilitation program directly from the hospital/trauma center where they were treated and stabilized to prevent further...
Your spouse, parent or child is suddenly faced with the life altering reality of a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). You feel overwhelmed, sad and afraid, but your focus is on supporting your loved...
A spinal cord injury (SCI)—damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal—often causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions...
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), although not the most common injury in the United States, has a significant impact on the lives of many. We recognize September as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness...
When people hear the term “orthopedics,” many assume it involves surgery such as shoulder, knee and hip replacement procedures. While those are certainly part of orthopedics, the...
As we welcome in 2013, Burke Rehabilitation Center continues to explore new ways to reach and educate patients. We are at an unprecedented time in history; one that allows for instant...
Burke's Rehab Insights blog is intended to provide general information about rehabilitation and other health care topics. It should not take the place of medical care. Burke staff cannot comment on individual medical cases or give medical advice.
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