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Alzheimer’s and Speech Therapy

How does Speech Therapy help a patient with Alzheimer’s: Research has shown that the skills that a speech language pathology promotes in an individual with

The Art of Falling

Each year over 30 million adults fall leading to 2.8 million injuries treated in the emergency room and 30,000 deaths. In the US a senior

Dementia: How Therapy Can Help

Signs & Symptoms of Dementia How Therapy Can Help Questions or concerns regarding dementia? Contact a therapist at your local BST location.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

For those of us who live in the Midwest or colder months, we may have heard about or experienced seasonal affective disorder (SAD) sometime in

Dizziness

Distinguishing between Peripheral and Central Vestibular Disorders Dizziness can be present in a patient for a number of reasons. The issue may be a peripheral

Falls and Balance from a PTA

My name is Branden Schultz and I have been a PTA with Big Stone Therapies for 6 years. One of my many passions within the

Concussion Management

What is a concussion? If you would ask this question to10 different people you would likely find that you would receive 10 different answers. While

ACL Injuries and Prevention

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four main stabilizing ligaments of the knee. The ACL prevents excessive translation of the tibia and

Tips for Winter Wellness

Reduce falls Stay active Use good body mechanics Tips are given by Bradie Nelk, PT, ATC, CM

Winter Wellness for Kids Playtime!

Here are some great links for indoor activities your kids have fun with! Younger kids: Older kids: Watch our full video of Allie Tulintseff one

Incontinence Truths and Tips!

Did you know…1/3 of Americans, men and women, suffer from incontinence. It is a common issue, but does not need to be the norm. Many