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March marks Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Every day, 138 people in the United States die from injuries that include TBI.  Those who survive a TBI can face effects lasting a few days to disabilities which may last the rest of their lives. A TBI is caused by a blow or jolt to the […]

Whether you’re exercising as a part of you physical therapy or just try to get healthier, it can be really hard to find the motivation to work out. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can psychologically trick yourself into putting in your exercise for the day. Here are some: Understand how self-control works […]

Here at Horizon Rehab, we see patients for a wide variety of diagnoses and reasons. Ones that we see all-too-often are ailments caused by car accidents. For today’s blog, we’re going to talk about some common injuries that result from car wrecks, and how we can help alieve them! Headaches   It’s common to have […]

Here at Horizon Rehab, we encourage people to pursue healthy living, and runners are some of the most dedicated group of people we’ve seen! They will often run no matter what the weather or day is, just to not break their routine. While we congratulate runners on their dedication, we also want to caution against […]

The old children’s nursery rhyme goes, “Don’t step on a crack, or you’ll break your momma’s back!” While it may have been a game to you as a child, the truth is, lower back pain is something that will affect approximately two-thirds of all Americans at some point in their lives. Sometimes, you’ll know precisely […]

  It can strike without warning, and leave its victims disabled for life. We’re talking about a stroke. Approximately 80 percent of all strokes can be prevented. Strokes that fall in the remaining 20 percent category can be attributed to the following factors: Age- Strokes can strike you at any age, but your risk for […]

  During the season of giving, Americans dig into their pockets to give back to their favorite charities. If you’re hesitant to give, just remember: you can give AND receive this holiday season with tax deductions on charitable donations, minimizing taxable income and lowering the total amount you owe come April 15. Where does my […]