Posts by Galaxy Brain Center
Healthy Brain Course
Register Now This 6-day course is offered several times a year and is designed for individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and their friends and family. The full course is $240 and this includes all the classes for two people! It is strongly encouraged that attendees come to all 6 sessions. Course Details This 6-day…
Read MorePost Concussion Syndrome: The Right Path to Recovery
Are you not back to work like you thought you would be? Are your family and friends making comments similar to, “You’re still not better from that?” Do you feel pressure to perform tasks before you are feeling ready or capable? Are perceivably “easy” tasks taking more time, or energy than they should? Are you…
Read MoreRehabilitation After Traumatic Brain Injury — What You Need to Know
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can leave an individual with a life-long disability and drastically impact their quality of life. Almost 13.5 million people live with a disability caused by TBI in the US alone, reveal statistics. However, with timely treatment and rehabilitation, you can lower the chances of developing a long-term disability after TBI and…
Read MoreThank You Notes
As the holiday season comes to its apex, it is important to continue to show your gratitude. One simple way is to write thank you notes for the gifts you may receive during this time. Use this easy chart to help you remember who you should write a thank you note to and what you…
Read More#ChoosePT: Why did you become a PT
Why Michelle Roller became a PT October is Physical Therapy Month. In honor of this, we asked one of our physical therapists why they chose to become a PT. Michelle Roller became interested in becoming a PT way back in high school. She was taking a biology course and was learning about muscles and how…
Read MoreMix and Match Egg Muffins
With summer starting, and everyone’s schedules becoming extremely busy with sports, vacations, jobs, activities, and therapy sessions, it is important to continue to have a nutritious breakfast. These egg muffins are a great fire way to ensure that you and your family have a nutritious breakfast in the morning. Use this great recipe: …
Read MorePlanning for Spring Cleaning
It is that time of the year again and everyone is talking about spring cleaning. Maybe you have binge watched the entire “Tidying Up” series on Netflix, have seen garage sales signs posted around town, or are just itching to clean up your house. But, spring cleaning with a brain injury can feel overwhelming. You…
Read MoreAphasia Awareness Month
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. If you’re wondering “What in the world is aphasia?”, you’re not alone! Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to use and understand language. And even though there are approximately 2 million people living with aphasia in the United States, most people aren’t aware of this…
Read MoreCell Phone Organization
Over our many years of providing therapy for brain injury survivors, we have learned that organization is a great tool to compensate for decreased memory. Did you know that organization can extend to your cell phone? Here are are few tips for organizing your cell phone to increase your ability to use it as a…
Read MoreConcussion Management
In February, two more of our therapists attended a course in Mesa, Arizona held by the American Institute of Balance and became certified in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management. They learned the most cutting edge research for rehabilitation in regards to concussions and vestibular symptom evaluation and treatment. The duo have developed an updated Galaxy…
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