As patients walk through the halls in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spain Rehabilitation Center, they may encounter UAB’s newest canine colleague — a 2-year-old golden retriever named Topgun. Topgun is UAB’s first facility dog. He joined the SRC team in May and has already become a favorite among UAB Medicine patients and employees.

Walking is an everyday activity that offers numerous benefits. It is accessible to almost everyone and can improve both mental and physical health. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have studied the benefits of walking and provide five tips to get started.

Organized sports can be a great way for children to get active while learning important life skills such as teamwork, time management and perseverance. While parents can be involved in their children’s sports, one University of Alabama at Birmingham pediatric psychologist says that a parent who focuses too much on the outcome and mistakes made can make sports stressful and not enjoyable for their children.

UAB Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

People who’ve had a stroke often need physical therapy as part of their recovery. Though most are age 65 or older, high-intensity gait training can be the fastest way for these patients to regain their ability to walk.

The Specialty Clinics of UAB Hospital at UAB Medical West are now accepting adult patients of all ages for non-emergency care. Staffed by experienced and compassionate UAB Medicine doctors, nurses, and other professionals, these clinics are located on the 6th floor of the UAB Medical West medical office building (MOB) in Bessemer, Ala.

With March Madness approaching, weekend warriors and parents of players may be curious about the most common basketball injuries. Understanding them can lower your risk and speed up your recovery.

UAB Medicine has opened a new orthopaedic urgent care clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands. It was created to serve patients who don’t require treatment in an emergency room but do need care from advanced practice providers (APPs) for minor injuries involving the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles.

A recent UAB graduate in physical therapy, JaMichael Nash answers questions about his first months as part of the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) team.

A recent UAB graduate in physical therapy, Marguerite Marquez answers questions about her first months as part of the UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center (SRC) team.

For the convenience of our patients, UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine and UAB Orthopaedic Services now allow patients to schedule their own appointments online with many providers. This includes appointments at UAB Hospital-Highlands, UAB Medicine Gardendale Specialty Care, and UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine at St. Vincent’s 119.

On Feb. 17, 2020, the starting gun fired for the start of the 19th running of the Mercedes Marathon in Birmingham. Veteran ultra-runner Donna Arrington, age 55, was in the field. She was on pace to finish strong until, at the halfway point at mile 13, Arrington began to feel sharp pain in her right leg.