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Mask Wearing

Thoughts from the front desk: Even though we may have various vaccines to help protect us, masks are still an important tool in 2023. We have many patients in our office that are immunocompromised and still feel uncomfortable being around

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Learning about clinical trials

Have you ever wondered about the clinical trials division at INI?  How do we determine who is an appropriate candidate to participate in a clinical trial?  The news often mentions new trials but are you ever curious about the words

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Stress Relief Tips

Is stress getting you down? I think we can all agree it’s a very stressful time but we’re all in this together! Here are some helpful ways to reduce stress and improve your quality of life!   Make healthy food

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Therapy Tip – Proper siting and standing posture

Proper siting and standing posture is important to minimize imbalances in muscles in your trunk, legs, and hips. When sitting for a long time, take breaks from poor posture by sitting up as straight as you can with your feet

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Beat The Heat

If you have MS, you may experience heat intolerance that can lead to significant feelings of fatigue. This may happen especially in the summertime. Here are some tips to beat the heat, as much as possible, for your health and

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Bringing Yoga to INI

What do you think about when you hear the term “yoga?” Do you think the more flexible you are, the better? Do you think of a hot, over-crowded room? Do you think the faster you move the more benefit you

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Not Your “Average” Physical Therapy

What is Physical Therapy?  By definition, physical therapists “preserve, enhance, or restore movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease”.  This is typically accomplished by utilizing therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive

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2014 Lecture Series: Spasticity

You are invited to attend a free one hour informational workshop on Spasticity (muscle stiffness) with Johns Hopkins Neurologist Dr. Daniel Becker. You will learn about the latest treatments available to people suffering from spasticity. Spasticity or muscle stiffness is

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2014 Multiple Sclerosis Lecture Series

You are invited to attend a free one hour informational workshop on Multiple Sclerosis with Johns Hopkins Neurologist Dr. Daniel Becker.  You will learn about the latest treatments available to people with Multiple Sclerosis and have the opportunity to have your

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Dr. Becker talks on the role of FES in Multiple Sclerosis

Johns Hopkins Neurologist and Director of the International Neurorehabilitation Institute Dr. Daniel Becker was invited to give the key note speech at “Discovery weekend” on November 17, 2013 in Ocean City, MD.  The event was organized by the Maryland Chapter

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