Written by Alicia Rennoll for Theracycle Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the USA, with more than 50% of stroke survivors over the age of 65 experiencing long-term reduced mobility. Although there is a variety of effective post-stroke therapies available, most are focussed on regaining function. While physical therapy can help improve general…
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Pedaling for Progress: The Parkinson’s Revolution Charity Ride
Help Support Team TheraCycle! We are excited to share an upcoming event and ask for your help and support. Theracycle is teaming up with the Parkinson’s Foundation for their annual Parkinson’s Revolution ride on June 12 to raise funds and awareness for the 1 million Americans living with Parkinson’s. I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s…
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Multiple Sclerosis Treatments
From: Healthline – www.healthline.com – Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI — Written by S. Behring — July 6, 2020 Medicare coverage | Covered treatments | What’s not covered | Costs | More about MS | Takeaway Managing multiple sclerosis often involves medications, therapies, and other treatments. Medicare will cover many…
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
From: Healthline – www.healthline.com – Medically reviewed by Shilpa Amin, M.D., CAQ, FAAFP — Written by Corey Whelan — Updated on April 21, 2021 Medicare coverage | What is covered? | What isn’t covered? | Parkinson’s disease | Takeaway Medicare covers medications, therapies, and other services involved treating Parkinson’s disease and its symptoms. Physical therapy,…
Navigating Speech Therapy Coverage Under Medicare
From: Healthline – www.healthline.com – Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH — Written by Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA — December 2, 2020 Medicare coverage | Eligibility | Costs | About speech therapy | Takeaway Medicare may cover speech therapy services under parts A, B, or C. The services must be medically necessary and may…
The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Efforts to Mitigate Parkinson’s Risk
From: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – www.michaeljfox.org by Rachel Dolhun, MD on January 6, 2021 A new study in the journal Neurology, led by Essi Hantikainen, PhD, of the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy, links higher Vitamin C and E consumption to a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). For the study, researchers asked more than…
AARP’s Strategies for Aerobic Exercise After Stroke
· By: Kimberly Goad | AARP · August 22, 2019 – www.aarp.org · Study shows faster recovery if you get your heart pumping. For the 6.6 million people in the U.S. who have survived a stroke, a new approach to physical therapy may help them resume a physically active life, according to an analysis of…
Six Steps to Fall Prevention from the NCOA for Seniors
· From: National Council on Aging – www.ncoa.org · Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can…
Made in Mass: Celebrating Theracycle’s Feature on WCVB NewsCenter 5
How Massachusetts company helps people with mobility challenges to keep moving · By Doug Meehan | www.wcvb.com · FRANKLIN, Mass. — Since the early 1930s, the Theracycle has helped people keep in shape, but it only recently began peddling down a road to rehabilitation. According to some estimates, the number of cases of Parkinson’s disease and…
Parkinson’s Disease Care Plan: Crafting a Comprehensive Approach
If you’re caring for a loved one who is living with Parkinson’s disease, you’re no stranger to the difficulties of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Symptoms can vary on a day-to-day basis, and on account of the “on/off” nature of the disease your loved one may appear fine one moment and need assistance the next.