It’s often been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But what about a painting of just one word? What started as a simple art therapy class is now an on-going source of inspiration. Art that inspires When you enter the doors of Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation at Frisco, you are greeted with … Continue reading Rehab patients gain strength, inspire others through art
Getting back behind the wheel after an injury is a major goal for patients in rehabilitation. After a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or stroke, even doing simple tasks on your own can be a challenge. Being able to get in the car and go brings a sense of independence back into people’s lives. … Continue reading Driving change: Therapist pushes for driver rehabilitation in Japan
Many of us are familiar with stuttering — that frustrating moment when you’re trying to speak, but the words won’t come out right. But what about cluttering? Cluttering also affects a person’s ability to communicate. Stuttering and cluttering may seem similar, but there are important differences. What is Stuttering? Stuttering is a disruption in the flow of … Continue reading Stuttering versus cluttering: What’s the difference
Until November 2013, my life was playing out just as I had imagined. From the outside looking in, I am sure my life looked “perfect.” I was almost finished with my first semester at Southern Methodist University (SMU). My life was full and active with plenty of potential to achieve my goals. I had no idea … Continue reading I’m Possible: Audrey Self’s story in her own words
On the first Tuesday of every month, you will probably find Kathy Floyd strolling along the walking path at the Baylor Tom Landry Health & Wellness Center. She comes for fitness, some fresh air; but most importantly, she comes here to find common ground. It’s not the beautiful gardens that keeps her coming back, but the people. It’s where … Continue reading Still walking & rolling with ‘Walk with a Doc’
In 1983, doctors at the National Jewish Center described a condition that has the potential to mimic asthma. Those findings eventually lead to inaccurate diagnosis and inappropriate, potentially harmful treatment. This condition is called Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or VCD. The condition is characterized by vocal cord closure that usually occurs when you are inhaling. This … Continue reading Empowering your voice: Therapy for vocal cord dysfunction
Getting from point A to point B may sound simple. Just get in the car and go. Drive to work, drive to a doctor’s appointment or drive to a child’s athletic event. Most people take for granted the freedom that driving gives them. Being able get behind the wheel and get to where you want to … Continue reading On the road Again: Driving after a brain injury
Physicians at Baylor Scott & White Health have new prescription pads in their pockets — they are prescribing exercise by encouraging their patients to come ‘walk (and roll) with a doc’. Swapping white coats for walking shoes, physicians lace up each month, encouraging individuals from the community — and both current and former patients — to join them … Continue reading Walk With a Doc prescribes exercise as medicine
As a skydiver, you live life on the edge. The exhilaration of free falling at speeds above 100 mph is the dream job for many thrill-seekers. Brazilian Paulo Marinho Gesta de Melo is one of the fearless who lives for that soaring sensation. Although Paulo was born with a heart condition, he has always lived an active … Continue reading Professional skydiver dives head-first into cardiac rehab
To most, Ashley Barnes is known as a charismatic community advocate and devoted mother. As her physical therapist, I know Ashley as a fighter. For the past two years, the 36-year-old Tyler, Texas, resident has been paralyzed from the waist down. Since she came into my care at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Ashley has been … Continue reading Helping paralyzed patients take steps into tomorrow
