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The Healing Power of Physical Therapy at Riverwood
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize the life-changing work of physical therapists and raise awareness about how physical therapy (PT) can help people of all ages move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. At Riverwood Healthcare Center, our physical therapy team is dedicated to helping patients regain mobility, reduce pain, […]
Therapy, Spine care help local couple enjoy Japan trip
Lower back pain has made Michele Plagman a frequent visitor to Riverwood Healthcare Center, where she has received interventional pain treatment and physical therapy. “I developed sciatica pain in my lower back in fall 2023. Sitting for any period of time became difficult; eventually, I was only comfortable lying down or standing,” Plagman recalls. “Physical […]
Therapy helps Parkinson’s disease patients live WELL
Each year, 60,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a chronic neurological disease with progressive degenerative symptoms. Parkinson’s disease symptoms vary from person to person and can include tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity; difficulty with balance; and swallowing, chewing and speaking. Non-motor symptoms can include depression and mood disorders; sleep disorders; loss of smell; […]
New physical therapist sees outpatients
Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to welcome Monica Bostrom, registered physical therapist, to its rehabilitation team. “Monica’s 19 years of experience primarily with an elderly patient population is a huge plus,” says Jean Chouanard, rehabilitation department manager. “She brings a lot of great expertise in working with stroke patients and those with complex rehabilitation needs.” […]