Jim Curry | One Step At a Time
November 1, 2022
“You see, Wes and I are in a competition.” Jim Curry is watching a video on QLI physical therapist Connor Davis’ phone. In the video, Connor’s 11-month-old son Wes is […]
Matt Koppen | What Life Looks Like
September 29, 2022
Life sometimes throws a curveball. Or two. Or three. Matt was home alone watching football. While watching, he realized his arm had fallen asleep, numb to the touch. The numbness […]
Is Chronic Pain Considered a Disability?
September 13, 2022
Did you know that over sixty million adults in the United States live with at least one disability? Disability can be an acquired condition, meaning anyone can become disabled due to injury […]
What Happens if Chronic Pain Is Left Untreated?
July 28, 2022
Chronic pain plagues people throughout the entire world, and it’s more common than you may think. Believe it or not, at least 80% of adults will experience lower back pain in their […]
Is a Stroke Considered an Acquired Brain Injury?
July 26, 2022
Knowing more about acquired brain injury in general – and strokes in particular – can be helpful in understanding an individual’s treatment options. Brain injury is an injury that disrupts […]
Strokes: What They Are and How They Are Treated
July 22, 2022
The thought of having a loved one who suddenly suffers a stroke can be quite terrifying to comprehend. Fortunately, there are facts about the nature of strokes that are readily […]
Chad Peterson | The Open Door
July 22, 2022
It is early morning and the day’s work is just getting underway. After passing down the hall, a familiar voice reaches out in greeting from inside apartment E1. His door […]
What Are the Types of Rehabilitation?
July 11, 2022
If you have experienced a catastrophic injury like a brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, rehabilitation is a key step in helping you recover. Through various levels of care, your […]
Speech and Life Skills: The Power of Communication and Cognition
June 21, 2022
Communication and cognition—two words that affect how we interact with our world. We communicate with our coworkers, family, and friends, by speaking to them, texting them, emailing them, and through […]
What Are the Causes of an Acquired Brain Injury?
June 8, 2022
A brain injury is an alteration in brain function caused by an external force. Most brain injuries are considered “acquired” brain injuries. These injuries aren’t congenital, hereditary, degenerative or caused […]