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Benefits of Physical Therapy For Cerebral Palsy

December 1, 2016

December 13th, 2016

Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects the communication between the brain and the muscles. Fortunately, emerging neuroscience over the past twenty years has shown that almost any brain can be trained through practice to enhance its ability. Modern physical therapy applications have implemented these new findings to yield amazing outcomes for cerebral palsy patients. … Read more

Maternal Death

November 23, 2016

By Ted Oshman

December 6th, 2016

The birth of a new baby is one of the most monumental events in any family’s timeline. Sadly, that joyful moment can turn into tragedy when a mother dies during labor or after delivering her baby. While some maternal deaths may result from circumstances outside the doctor’s control, in some cases they are the direct … Read more

I Define Me—Steve Alexy

October 27, 2016

By Ted Oshman

November 28th, 2016

When we think of a bodybuilder, what are some of the words that come to mind? Strong, certainly, but also agile, muscular, flexible. The image that accompanies these words is probably something we might see in a fitness magazine or even a classic marble sculpture—an “ideal” body with perfectly symmetrical dimensions and supermodel looks. One … Read more

What Is The “Standard of Care” in Medical Negligence

October 10, 2016

By Ted Oshman

April 5th, 2017

The human body is often predictable. Standard medical procedures are established because of this predictability, but sometimes a person’s unique body presents a variation that poses a challenge to healthcare professionals. As a patient, you expect your physician to know what kind of care you need and how to give it. At the very least, … Read more

Scary Medical Malpractice Case in Massachusetts Leaves 5 Blinded

September 21, 2016

By Ted Oshman

September 21st, 2016

A visit to the doctor involves a tremendous amount of trust. As a patient, you place your trust not only in the physician attending you, but also in the healthcare organization that employs them, the staff that works with them, and the medical suppliers and manufacturers they use. Patients at an eye surgery center discovered … Read more

Summertime Car Heat Dangers in New York

September 1, 2016

By Ted Oshman

September 1st, 2016

Whether you head across town for a block party or out to the country for a weekend getaway, there are endless possibilities for anyone to make a car trip to enjoy New York life. However, it’s important to remember that summertime car trips mean summertime car heat. While hot cars are uncomfortable for adults, they … Read more

I Define Me – Kevin Woolley

August 23, 2016

By Ted Oshman

March 27th, 2018

One of the biggest questions facing parents of children with cerebral palsy is how their child will someday tackle the challenges of cerebral palsy in the workplace. While adults with cerebral palsy do indeed face unique challenges in any job, it is just as possible for those working with cerebral palsy to find a rewarding … Read more

New Technology to Aid at Risk CP Babies

August 11, 2016

By Ted Oshman

September 19th, 2016

Having a baby who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy is no longer the unwelcoming event it used to be. Only twenty or so years ago, babies with cerebral palsy had very few options for therapy. Not only was their life expectancy low, but their anticipated quality of life was fairly bleak, since so few doctors … Read more

Causes of Congenital Cerebral Palsy

August 2, 2016

By Ted Oshman

February 20th, 2017

What Is The Cause Of Congenital Cerebral Palsy? If you are a parent who has just been informed that your newly born child has congenital cerebral palsy, this diagnosis may come with a great deal of confusion. You may find yourself wondering if this was preventable, or if some unknown genetic factor was the cause … Read more

What to Do If Bit by a Dog

July 26, 2016

By Ted Oshman

August 18th, 2016

You don’t have to be a dog lover to feel a sense of shock, trauma and even betrayal from suffering a dog bite. Most of us tend to think of dogs as friendly, cuddly and harmless. We see them much as we see our neighbors—even if we don’t know them, we are ready to greet … Read more