Therapy Programs

Every 9 seconds someone in the United States suffers a brain injury. That is more than 3.6 million people each year. This National Brain Injury Month, NARA wants to recognize and support those who have suffered from an acquired brain injury or ABI.  

First, it is important to understand what an ABI is. Typically, this kind of injury... Read More

For many, Memorial Day marks a day of remembrance as well as the beginning of the summer season. For others, Memorial Day is a reminder of physical, mental and emotional sacrifices. We recognize that the main call to action with Memorial Day is that we find a way to honor and serve the veterans we lost and those veterans who have served the country. Here are some different programs and activities that help serve our veterans... Read More

At NARA, we love the kiddos that our therapists help and understand how essential they are to their development. These pediatric patients would become adult patients if they weren’t treated by people specialized in the care of children. We want to take the time to acknowledge the tremendous benefits of pediatric programs. 

Post Injury

Some may think that therapy is mostly for adults, especially Occupational Therapy. However, Occupational Therapy helps anyone with... Read More

Neurological disorders are diseases that affect millions of Americans, slowly taking away muscle function and independence. We’re talking about disorders like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and strokes. While being diagnosed with one of these conditions can be scary, often times a comprehensive rehabilitation programs can improve function, range of motion, and independence. But before starting your therapy, it’s important that you know how each of these conditions can... Read More

May is National Better Hearing and Speech Month. This month recognizes and brings awareness to communication disorders. These disorders come from a huge array of backgrounds such as autism, hearing and hearing loss, and neurogenic speech and language issues. Getting to know the disorders is one step you can take to raising your voice for those who can’t.

There are over 46 million Americans that experience issues with communication. With a number like that, you... Read More

For all children, the first three years of life are critical for brain development. This becomes even more crucial if the child is restricted in development in any way. One great way to make sure that every child has the best chances of optimum development is by utilizing occupational therapy. Targeting that young and evolving brain allows new skills to be formed that can exponentially help throughout life.

Children with specific conditions such as Down syndrome or autism can hugely... Read More

We are all committed to helping our patients get the most out of therapy. Whether from injury or surgery, physical therapy is a crucial step in the process of getting things back to normal However, what can you do when one of your patients is putting in the work but no longer seeing results? Here are 3 reasons why you might see a standstill in your patient’s recovery.

Outdated Therapy

Science and studies have come a long way in the past few years. Many traditional treatments... Read More