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The Prosthetic Orthotic Center at Helen Hayes Hospital is a certified center to provide the WalkAide system. The WalkAide system simulates the typical nerve-to-muscle signals in the leg and foot,…

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and I’d like to take this opportunity to make sure our readers know some of the basic facts about stroke, and give them some resources…

Happy Better Speech and Hearing Month! May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about communication disorders and to promoting treatment of these disorders. It…

Craving increased energy and flexibility? Here’s a solution! Are you looking for an exercise program that will increase your flexibility, balance, core strength and energy level while at the same…

Research has shown that at least 70% of all medical decisions rely on some sort of laboratory data. The Clinical Laboratory at Helen Hayes Hospital is licensed by the New…

As we get older, there are many physical and cognitive changes that impact on our driving skills. While no one can stop the aging process, there are many things you…

Are you a new post-operative hand patient? Does hand arthritis limit your activities? Does it hurt to use the computer or even lift a cup of coffee? Perhaps you have…

The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Service at Helen Hayes Hospital is a wonderful and amazing place and I am proud to serve there as the Nurse Manager. Our team of…

Multi-faceted treatments relieve symptoms According to a study published in 2011, facial or temporomandibular joint pain and muscle disorder (TMJMD) is experienced by 75% of the US population. TMJMD ranks…