Perhaps you have read of Rep. Gabrielle (Gabby) Giffords miraculous recovery…
but did you know that Dr. Michael Lemole, chief of neurology at UMC reports that her use of the iPad “ show higher cognitive function?"
Rep. Giffords’ Road to Recovery — iPad as Therapeutic Tool
The amazing recovery of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords from a devastating gunshot wound to the head is a welcome bright spot in the aftermath of the tragic incident in Tucson. Doctors have reported that Rep. Giffords is “beginning to stand with assistance, she is scrolling through an iPad”. While Giffords’ recovery is astounding given the severity of her injury, the role of the iPad in her therapy is not surprising. Apple’s tablet, and the iPad apps that accompany it, play a role in the treatment of patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries, with very good results.
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