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     As we begin 2023 my thoughts turn to all those suffering with chronic conditions in the United States. As of the end of 2021, the National Health Care Expenditure (NHE) was $4.3 trillion, representing 18.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This is projected...

Neuroplasticity – What’s The Evidence? by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT Neuroplasticity - maybe you’ve heard the term, but what does it mean? Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify, change, and adapt (both structure and function) throughout life in response to...

Clinical Trials – An Overview by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT With the recent development of a COVID-19 vaccine, there has been a lot of discussion around clinical trials. Clinical trials are an essential and impactful part of healthcare. Broadly speaking, clinical trials are...

Gait Analysis – The How and The Why (Plus 5 Key Benefits) Part II by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT At Moterum Technologies, one of our primary goals is not only to help people move more but to help them move better. This requires a substantial emphasis and understanding on the...

10 MODIFIABLE Risk Factors for Stroke by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT October 29th was World Stroke Day. Almost a month later, the impact and awareness it created is still fresh in our mind. This campaign, hosted by the World Stroke Organization, is a GLOBAL movement dedicated...

Gait Analysis – What Can It Tell Us? Part I by Brie Darcy, PT, DPT  Try the following exercise – close your eyes and picture three people walking. Imagine the first person is walking very quickly. They are taking long, fast steps and their arms are swinging rapidly...

 Don't let the pandemic slow your recovery by Umangi Singh, Brie Darcy, PT, DPT & Juanita Nidhindra Keep Your Recovery on Track! I was talking to a friend on the phone recently and she told me about one of the kindest ladies she knows - her neighbor. Her neighbor...

Caregivers - We’re Here For You, Too By: Brie Darcy, PT, DPT When a loved one experiences a stroke, family, friends, and other loved ones may unexpectedly find themselves in a new role: caregiver. Unlike chronic or other progressive illnesses, a stroke often provides...

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...

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 - 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? 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 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 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, 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 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 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...