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Goal Setting: A Way To Move Forward
Goal Setting: A Way To Move Forward By: Umangi Singh, Brie Darcy & Juanita Nidhindra It’s easy to lose the sight of the finish line when we can’t even see the starting point. For many of us or our loved ones who have survived a stroke or brain injury, the thought...
Moterum iStride Device™ User Spotlight – Crystal Williams!
Suffering a stroke is a life-changing event, at any age and stage in life. For Crystal, this event occurred at the young age of 21 AND while she was pregnant with her 1st child. There is a lot we can learn from Crystal’s resilience and persistence. Take a read below...
8 Tips For Boosting Optimism
8 Tips For Boosting Optimism By: Brie Darcy, PT, DPT Last month on our blog, we shared exciting new research highlighting the benefits of an optimistic mindset. In case you missed it, you can review it here. While optimism may come naturally to some individuals, in...
The Telehealth Evolution
The Telehealth Evolution - Then, Now, and Future directions of tele-rehabilitation by Lauren Rashford, DPT You may have heard the terms “Telehealth”, “telemedicine”, or “telerehab” bounced around a lot recently. They generally all arrive at the same meaning with...
Optimism – A Way To Promote Longevity?
Optimism – A Way To Promote Longevity? By: Brie Darcy, PT, DPT. Silver linings. Rose-colored glasses. Turning lemons into lemonade. These common phrases are used to describe a term that has become very popular in the medical field. Optimism.Optimism can be described...
The Story of Speed and Balance
The Story of Speed and Balance By: Anchita Nidhindra, Juanita Nidhindra. While the wizards at Moterum are working tirelessly to demystify walking “speed” and “balance”, I am going to tell you another story - a story that unveils the secrets of “speed” and...
Breaking Through a Recovery Plateau
Breaking Through a Recovery Plateau by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT. What Is a Recovery Plateau? If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the dreaded recovery plateau. Simply defined, a plateau is a state of little or no change...
Walking Independence: Perspectives Across 3 Generations
Walking Independence: Perspectives Across 3 Generations, During the Coronavirus Pandemic By: Juanita Nidhindra. We are living in truly unprecedented times. While adjusting to the “new normal”, I find myself reflecting on some of the most fundamental aspects of our...
Telemedicine: Here To Stay
Telemedicine: Here To Stay By: Brie Darcy, PT, DPT. To say our daily routines have changed since the coronavirus outbreak would be an understatement. While many of us adjust to social distancing and stay at home orders, the world around us is also adapting. Virtual...
Managing Stress from a Holistic Health Coach’s Point of View
Managing Stress from a Holistic Health Coach’s Point of View By: Lisa Altieri, RN, CHHC A stroke can have very serious physical, as well as psychological, consequences for the survivor. The resulting physical difficulties can place considerable demands on both the...
Keeping Calm Amidst Chaos
Keeping Calm Amidst Chaos – Tips to Promote a Calm Mindset By: Brie Darcy, PT, DPTWe all worry, feel upset and get nervous from time to time. Challenging situations arise in all of our lives. It’s part of the human experience. Some situations are individualized, while...
Moterum User Spotlight – James and Laura Kinney!
This month’s success story features a truly remarkable couple. Allow me to introduce - James and Laura Kinney! I was very fortunate to get to know James and Laura during a recent clinical trial for the iStride device™. When I think of people who inspire me, James is...