Healthy Living with Disabilities

Featured Health Articles

water prosthesis

Worried that your prosthesis will keep you from summer fun in and around the water? Get a waterproof prosthesis or buy an inexpensive watertight cover to play in the sand and surf!

» Amputees enjoy pool and beach

neck pain

Do you suffer from upper back or neck pain caused by tense, contracted muscles? Botox injections, once the exclusive domain of Hollywood stars, are the latest treatment regimen for back pain relief.

» Back pain relief from unlikely source

osteoporosis pain

Can you tell if your back pain is caused by sore muscles or a spinal fracture due to osteoporosis? Find out how to self-diagnose compression fractures.

Osteoporosis pain: spinal fractures

Fitness and More

cerebral palsy workout

Here’s a quick and simple cerebral palsy exercise routine that doesn’t take forever to finish! Complete with photos to help you get the most out of your physical therapy. Exercise for wheelchair users

 

 

Get Moving!

Chronic pain relief comes from using the PQRST method with health professionals.

How to describe your pain

 

 

Health Insights

Traumatic brain injury depression responds well to a drug used for Alzheimer’s, according to a study. Donepezil can bring relief to patients and caregivers alike.

TBI improves with Alzheimer’s drug