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People with these two functional neurologic disorders often go misdiagnosed
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Chronic pain can present in multiple forms for multiple sclerosis patients. Some forms make it harder to stay active than others.
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Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
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A 12-year-old basketball player is surprised with a custom adaptive sports wheelchair at Michigan Medicine.
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Research from U-M suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can aid in the recovery of spinal cord injuries by helping patients learn to manage their emotions and thoughts surrounding their injury.
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The spinal nerve procedure has been shown to provide an effective decrease in muscle spasticity long term.
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A diving accident took away much of Kanon McVicker’s independence, but complex nerve and tendon transfer procedures are helping him meet important
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He’s encouraged by family and the hope he will be able to walk again.
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A professional soccer player needed major surgery. One year later, she made a major comeback.
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Professional musicians are athletes. That’s not just a metaphor — at least not for the speech pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, laryngologists, vocal coaches, and other providers who care for them.
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Patients with less tender pelvic floor muscles might benefit more from physical therapy while those with widespread pelvic floor pain may need systemic treatments as well to address their pain.
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Research shows what key factors affect flourishing after the injury.
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Treating musicians like athletes may be the key to their long-term health.
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Garneisha Torrence, M.D., joins us to answer the top-asked questions about plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain.
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Born with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy, Shianna Wilson has been working with Michigan Medicine doctors to push boundaries and change the narrative around what life is like for people living with disabilities.