Deep brain stimulation Parkinson’s disease therapy has emerged as a promising option to offer relief to people who have not responded adequately to medication.[i] While deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively manage motor symptoms, there are limits to what it can do. In this article, we take a closer [...]
After years of research and publicity around high-profile case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), we are learning more about the impacts of repeated head injuries, especially as it relates to contact sports. Athletes with a history of concussions are more likely to sustain additional concussions, which can result in [...]
It is estimated that half of all individuals who suffer a stroke are unable to walk immediately afterwards.[i] Stroke survivors often face challenges in regaining their mobility and independence, with impaired strength, sensation and balance often being a common consequence of stroke. In this blog we will discuss how treadmill [...]
I have incorporated HappyNeuron into my occupational therapy practices for about six months now. In this time, I have found benefits using this program with clients with: stroke, acquired brain injury, dementia and post-concussion syndrome. I first learned about HappyNeuron when talking with fellow occupational therapists that have had [...]
