The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan is coming soon! The Recovery Project is partnering with Rehabilitation Physician PC, who has over 40 years’ experience designing and running the Functional Restorative Program of Michigan as well as treating chronic pain in their Physiatry practice for over 57 years. This collaborative team has developed a comprehensive, intensive, evidence-based program that provides PT, OT, counseling/Psychology, physician services, mindfulness and pain neuroscience education to patients with chronic pain. This program will consist of 5-6 hours per day 5 days per week for 2 weeks. Each participant will be given the tools to develop a self-directed, lifelong, comprehensive pain management coping regimen at discharge. Applications are now being accepted for this medical program. Visit therecoveryproject.net to learn more and submit your application.
It has been another busy month at TRP as we have helped hundreds of clients progress towards their goals, initiated new programs based on the latest evidence in rehab, welcomed new students, and so much more!
This month is also a notable one in the field of rehabilitation as April celebrates Occupational Therapy Month, Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness Month.
Occupational therapy plays such a vital role in the lives of all of our clients. Our OT's are the essential piece of the rehab puzzle that helps clients return to activities that are meaningful and bring them joy. We are so fortunate to have the most compassionate, creative, and dedicated OT team around.
Thank you for all you do!
The Chronic Pain Management Program of Michigan
Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
We are proud to be experts in the area of Parkinson's disease assessment and treatment. We utilize a variety of treatment approaches and programs designed specifically to combat the physical, emotional, and cognitive effects of Parkinson’s disease. Our team of experts includes physical, occupational and speech therapists, along with trainers who have advanced certifications in five different specialized programs to treat Parkinson’s disease. Our goal is to provide a lifetime continuum of care through our medical and wellness programs in order to assist individuals living with Parkinson’s disease maintain their highest level of function and independence.
Research shows that consistent exercise is crucial for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. This evidence supports that moderate to high intensity cardiovascular exercise along with high-amplitude functional movements and cognitive activities are neuroprotective for aging individuals and those with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease.
Click the video below or visit our Instagram to see what we were up to on World Parkinson's Day. We honored all of our wonderful clients and loved ones who have been impacted by Parkinson's by joining individuals and organizations around the world in the commitment to collectively complete 2,000,000 sit to stands in 24 hours!
Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness Month
April is also Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Month!
FND is a problem with the functioning of the nervous system and how the brain and body send and receive signals. This is an umbrella term that covers symptoms that may affect many systems in the body.
At The Recovery Project, we have a specialized program specifically addressing the motor symptoms of this condition, which is known as a Functional Movement Disorder. Our 5 day intensive program is offered at our Lansing clinic with our FMD treatment team who are highly skilled in assisting clients with FMD return to their greatest quality of life!
Individuals with an FMD may experience a range of distressing and disabling symptoms, including tremors, jerks/twitches, spasms, gait problems, and speech difficulties. Unlike other movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, a FMD is not caused by damage or a disease of the nervous system. It is, however, due to a reversible problem in the way that the nervous system is currently functioning. This means that an FMD can get better and even go away completely.
Click the video below to meet Collin, a resilient individual who participated in the program at the beginning of the month when we highlighted the amazing progress he has made!
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. TJ Hosa PT, DPT, and Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to discuss the ARC-EX by Onward Medical, the first system approved for non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). It is intended to deliver programmed, transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in conjunction with functional task practice in the clinic to improve hand sensation and strength in individuals between 18 and 75 years old that present with a chronic, non-progressive neurological deficit resulting from an incomplete spinal cord injury (C2-C8 inclusive). In 2024, the ARC-EX System was granted FDA clearance to market in the United States. You can learn more about this system for use in the clinical setting at www.onwd.com.
