Expert Thinking
The team of experts at Aegis Therapies is dedicated to caring
for our patients and providing some of the best service and
outcomes in country. Their goal is to help restore
physical independence and confidence in our patients. Please take
some time to read their thoughts and insights regarding therapy and
wellness.
Speech Therapy
Aphasia Treatment After Stroke
| posted December 14, 2011
Aphasia is a loss of ability to understand or produce language, caused by brain damage. It is a common condition after a stroke and a speech language pathologist is an integral part of regaining function.
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Speech Therapy: An Important Element of Recovery
| posted May 16, 2011
Many of us take for granted the ability to have a simple conversation. But for people with speech impediments, communication is often not an easy task. Speech-language pathology services are important for helping people overcome or reduce these difficulties.
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Wellness
Heart Disease and Women
| posted January 26, 2012
Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s disease and indeed, it affects millions of men in the United States. But coronary heart disease is actually the number-one killer of men AND women in this country—both men and women have heart attacks, but more women who have heart attacks die from them. In fact, one in four women die from heart disease.
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Balance Management
Understanding Balance and Fall Prevention
| posted February 14, 2011
We often don’t think about the many processes that go into walking across a room. Yet, understanding balance and coordination are the keys to recognizing how these factors change as we age.
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Avoid Slips and Falls This Winter
| posted January 10, 2011
There’s no such thing as a leisurely stroll during the winter months in northern American cities. Take these special precautions to help reduce the risk of injury when encountering snow and slippery surfaces.
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Occupational Therapy
Daily Life After Hip Replacement Surgery
| posted December 27, 2011
Total hip replacement surgery can offer people a new lease on life. An occupational therapist can help these folks by teaching them new ways to move safely and effectively and by providing handy equipment and gear for activities such as bathing, grooming, cooking and dressing.
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Physical Therapy
Pain management through physical, occupational therapy
| posted December 21, 2011
Living with pain can limit a patient’s mobility and enjoyment of life. While there are many treatments for pain — chronic or temporary — physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are two of the less invasive options. They have few side effects and great flexibility in care options.
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