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Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is an integral form of treatment for men and women with neuromuscular disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease. The physical, occupational, and other therapies that are part of NMT help you stay active, manage your symptoms, and reduce relapse.

If you or a loved one has a neuromuscular disorder, NMT will likely be recommended as part of your comprehensive treatment program. You may be interested to know more about what NMT therapy is and how it helps. Let’s explore how neuromuscular therapy works.

Well over two million people in the United States live with a neuromuscular disorder such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, muscular dystrophies, and myopathies. These genetic conditions affect muscles and the neurons that fire them. Because there are no cures for these conditions, a diagnosis can be especially daunting, but many of their effects can be combated with our medically diverse set of therapies.

The neuromuscular system contains all the muscles in your body, and all the nerves that carry messages to those muscles. If you suffer from a neuromuscular condition, such as Parkinson’s Disease, Muscular Sclerosis (MS), or chronic pain triggered by compressed nerves, you may be referred for Neuromuscular Therapy, or NMT. In this article, we’ll explore what NMT is, and what makes it so beneficial for patients. 

Dehydration is a state where the body lacks adequate fluid, which can impair many functions in the body. Many bodily functions also decline with age, compounding the adverse effects of dehydration.

Fortunately, dehydration can easily be reversed with a treatment like hydration IV therapy. If you or a loved one has a chronic condition or are recovering from an illness, you may benefit greatly from hydration therapy. This type of IV therapy replenishes cells quickly so your body can dedicate its energy to recovery.

Dehydration is worryingly common in the senior population and can have serious consequences. Studies show that up to 40% of community-dwelling senior citizens may be chronically underhydrated. Seniors are at far greater risk of dehydration, and it can be hard for doctors to diagnose, meaning that the condition may go untreated.

We’ve highlighted the reasons why dehydration is so common in older adults, how to spot the symptoms, and how an IV drip for dehydration can help treat this serious condition quickly and effectively.

Vitamin drips, also known as vitamin IV drips, are more than a celebrity wellness trend. They are also a highly effective treatment for patients with serious medical conditions. In fact, high-dose Vitamin C IV treatment is currently being trialed in the U.S. as a potential treatment for patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms.

If you or your loved one has been referred for vitamin IV therapy, you may be wondering what it is and how it can help with recovery. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about vitamin drips. We’ll explore how IV drips help the body absorb vital nutrients; the conditions that most benefit from a vitamin IV; the risks of treatment; and the different vitamins and minerals commonly administered by IV.

V lines are quite a common sight in medical settings, especially hospitals and long-term rehabilitation facilities. If you’ve wondered exactly how it works, this IV blog series discusses several different types of treatments. We examine the benefits of IV treatments to recovering from illness.

If you or your family’s individualized care plan involves IV nutrition therapy (IVNT), you might be curious to know more about the treatment. Let’s talk about how IVNT works, how it helps, and who benefits from the treatment so you can arm yourself with knowledge.

IV Nutrition Therapy is a form of IV treatment that supplies the body with necessary vitamins and minerals to replenish deficiencies or aid in healing. The nutrients get delivered through a liquid solution from an IV line, PICC line, or port.

The IV drip delivers nutrients directly to the bloodstream. This process bypasses digestion to provide quicker delivery to the cells that need it.

If you’re unable to get the right nutrients through your diet or your body has a difficult time absorbing vitamins and minerals, your doctor may recommend IV nutrition therapy.

The balance of fluids and nutrients in your body affects every process, from hormone regulation to circulation to immune function and so many more. The human body requires several vital nutrients to function: vitamins, minerals, carbs, proteins, fats, and water. So what happens when you can’t get those essentials?

Suppose you or a loved one is unable to consume or digest food, such as during surgery or a gastrointestinal disturbance. In that case, your provider may suggest total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to supply your daily nutritional needs. Learning more about this type of IV treatment can make the process seem less foreign and alarming than it originally might feel. Let’s take a look at exactly how TPN works.

IV therapy can be a highly effective and efficient form of rehabilitative treatment. It consists of injecting fluids or medications into a patient’s bloodstream, using an intravenous drip.

The most common types of IV therapy include:

• Fluid therapy for dehydration
• Administration of antibiotics for severe infections
• Nutrition therapy for patients unable to eat or drink

In this article, we’ll review the best candidates for IV treatments so you can provide excellent patient education for IV therapy.