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Holiday Driving Safety
The Holidays are the busiest travel time of the year. People look forward to the fun and excitement of the holiday season and all the events it entails. But holiday driving safety can be challenging. There is increased traffic, increased nighttime driving,…
Getting In and Out of a Car: Top Car Transfer Aids
Getting in and out of a car is an everyday thing that most people don't even think about. But if you have mobility problems, everyday little things like car transfers can turn into a sticking point. And if you run into a sticking point every time you…
How Physical Therapy Helps Neuropathy
You have gone to the doctor for numbness, tingling, and pain in your hands or feet. The doctor gives you a diagnosis of neuropathy and gives you some home instructions to help with pain and order for physical therapy. This is a good thing because physical…
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Brain and spinal cord injury occur in young adults – people between the ages of 18 and 34 – more than any other age group in the United States. Every year 1.7 million people sustain a brain injury and 12,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury .Support…
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious eye condition that affects people with every type of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (commonly known as juvenile diabetes), type 2 (diabetes mellitus), and gestational diabetes (diabetes…
Top 5 Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain
Dealing with a new arthritis diagnosis or helping a loved one who may be struggling with arthritis pain can be a challenge, especially for those who may not be familiar with the complexities of this issue. The good news is there are various ways to deal…
Supporting a Loved One with Parkinson's Disease
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. Have one of your loved ones recently been diagnosed? If so, there are ways you can show your support and help them manage their Parkinson's disease symptoms. Keep reading to learn more about Parkinson's…
5 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lymphedema Therapist
Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is not always easy to recognize or well understood by healthcare professionals. Also, there are limited numbers of qualified and experienced therapists…
What Is Arthritis, Anyway? Understanding the Early Signs
Did you know that over 54 million American adults have arthritis? This is, indeed, a very common disease, and it can cause quite a lot of pain and discomfort. In severe cases, it can have an even bigger impact on one's quality of life, limiting their…
2020 Cookies for a Cause
Join Therapy Achievements on February 18, 2020 for a Cookie Decorating Class for Support Groups. Join Therapy Achievements for Cookies for a Cause- it's the sweet way of giving back! Therapy Achievements sponsors several different support groups including,…
New Year's Resolutions for Patients with Chronic Pain
Why is Goal Setting important for patients with chronic pain? Whether your pain is caused by chemotherapy, surgery, Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, or an injury- pain is a pain! New Year's Resolutions for patient's with chronic pain can seem overwhelming.…
2019 Huntsville Parkinson's Picnic
Join us October 13 for the Huntsville Parkinson's Picnic! The Huntsville Parkinson's Support Group will host the annual picnic at the Botanical Gardens. We will meet at the Arbor Room (we normally meet the 2nd Sunday of every month at Willowbrook Baptist…
2019 Rocket City Bike MS
What Is Bike MS? Bike MS is a cycling ride to raise funds for the National MS Society. Each year Huntsville, AL - known as Rocket City - participates in a ride. MS affects over 1 million people and this year, like always, the Rocket City team was…
Rocket City MS Support Meets 7-17-18
Join us for facts, food and friendship! Dr. Chris Laganke will speak about risk factors for developing MS and you will hear from someone living with MS about their experiences. Food and beverages will be catered. Register at www.abovems.com or call 1-866-955-9999. …
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Meets 2018
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Support Group meets 2018. SPOHNC is a cancer support group that meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Clearview Cancer Institute. They have a speaker on a topic of interest…
Driver Rehabilitation
December is Driver Safety Month The Holidays are the Busiest Travel Time of the YearIs your loved one safe to drive? Therapy Achievements Can Help!A Driving Safety Evaluation: Gives objective data about driving safety and competency Gives…
Huntsville Multiple Sclerosis Support Group December Meeting
The Huntsville MS Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday from 6 - 7:30 pm at Therapy Achievements. Join us for fun, food and friendship!
Occupational Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis
5 Tips from Occupational Therapy to Help Manage Your ArthritisJuly is Arthritis Awareness Month and occupational therapy can help preserve your joints and manage your pain. How can occupational therapists help? Occupational therapists can teach you how…