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What is Myhre syndrome? Dr. Angela Lin explains this ultra-rare condition, affecting around 400-500 people in the U.S. In her unique clinic, her team provides care across the lifespan—from infancy to adulthood. Learn more in our recent episode: https://lnkd.in/eF7B_VTb

October is National Physical Therapy Month 💪 Staying active and mobile becomes increasingly important for our health as we age. Physical therapy is a great resource for helping older adults regain strength, improve balance, manage pain, and maintain independence. Remember, movement is medicine for the body and mind! Let's help the seniors in our lives embrace the joy and benefits of staying active. #PhysicalTherapyMonth #SeniorHealth #MovementExercise

Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, and Black adults face a 45% higher risk. Recognize the signs: BE FAST - Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time. At Whittier, our Adult Medicine Department provides comprehensive care for stroke prevention and management. Act fast, prioritize your health now. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2c4K4K7 #StrokeAwareness #ActFast #Wellness

We're addressing unmet needs in stroke care and raising awareness of the BE FAST signs and symptoms. BE FAST is an acronym to help recognize the most common signs of stroke like Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, and Time. Stroke continues to be a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S., impacting patients, their families, and the community. Hear from Zöe Harris Lazarre, PhD, MPH, our Vice President and Lifecycle Lead, about our dedication to stroke care, and learn more from patients who have experienced stroke. http://spr.ly/6040d15a4 #StrokeAwarenessMonth

May is American Stroke Awareness Month. More than 800,000 strokes happen each year in the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. If you are coping with the aftermath of a stroke, or another medical illness, take our questionnaire for some valuable information that can help you live a better life: https://bit.ly/3EpRK4V #AmericanStrokeAwarenessMonth #CenterForCoping

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗕𝗣 Did you know? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Low Back Pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is the condition where the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. Learn more about how physical therapy can help LBP by visiting https://lnkd.in/gbyqcjU7.

795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year according to the CDC. They also report that every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. Know the warning signs and how to assess someone for a stroke. The new acronym is BEFAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech and Time). It is important to note that stroke healthcare has come a long way and new options are available for prevention and treatment with the growing presence of digital therapeutics, telehealth and remote monitoring. We can make a difference! #digital health care, # stroke awareness, # mindmaze, # telehealth, # remote monitoring, # stroke, # CVA

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄? 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗕𝗣 Did you know? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Low Back Pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is the condition where the greatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. Learn more about how physical therapy can help LBP by visiting https://lnkd.in/g4-QeMMJ.

It's #HuntingtonsDisease Awareness month, and we want to help people to understand the condition and the impact it has on people and their families. HD is relatively rare, but the effects of the disease are wide-ranging and change how people think, feel, speak, move, swallow and eat. Here at St Andrew's our specialist teams support people living with HD, and they have a deep understanding of the physical, emotional and psychological impact of life with the condition. Here's one of our experts, Dr Inga Stewart, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, sharing the one thing she'd like people to know about Huntington's... Please watch and share. With: Huntington's Disease Association #WeAreSTAH

This National Stroke Week Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. 🧠 Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions: 🤔 Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped? 💪 Arms Can they lift both arms? 🗨️ Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? ⌛ Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 (triple zero) straight away. A stroke is always a medical emergency. Keep looking at your family, friends and colleagues, it could save their life: https://hubs.li/Q02KxvX30 

 If you or a loved one needs support, contact TLC Aged Care today to learn more about our services and how we can assist. Reach out to us and let us help you make a difference. Contact us at: 📱 1300 745 768 📧 info@tlcagedcareservices.com.au 🌐 https://hubs.li/Q02Kxx5m0