Stroke Recovery

Stroke Recovery

Is Post-Stroke Telerehab for Me? What You Need to Know

While many physical therapists turn to virtual care, how can you be sure if telerehab is right for you? Find out here if you should join the telerehab train.

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Best 5 Apps for Stroke Survivors to recover faster

Who knew you could boost your stroke recovery by using your smartphone or tablet? Check out these 5 apps that can help you progress in your rehab and wellness.

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Stroke Recovery: How to recover after stroke quickly

We’ll explain what’s important in stroke rehabilitation and how long it takes to recover after a stroke to recover quickly. Also, You can see what skills are expected to improve during stroke rehabilitation.

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Brain Injury and Dementia: Is There a Link?

A brain injury can increase your risk of developing dementia. Learn about what causes dementia after brain injury and how to lower your risk.

Hand Rehab

Rehab With Real-World Objects for Improved Hand Use After Stroke

Does your home exercise program go beyond basic stretching and strengthening? Consider incorporating task-specific training into your routine to maximize arm and hand function.

Hand Rehab

Hand Rehab after Stroke: The Top 5 Evidenced-Based Methods

You've probably heard a lot of recommendations on how to recover hand function after stroke. We sifted through the research for you to explain the top 5 medically proven methods for hand rehabilitation, why they work, and who they work for.

Electrical Stimulation

Will Electrical Stimulation Help Me Recover from Stroke?

Here are the answers to your questions about electrical stimulation: What is electrical stimulation? What can it be used for after stroke? What other devices can be used? Will e-stim help me recover from stroke?

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Understanding the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery

There are six Brunnstrom stages that describe the process of movement recovery after stroke. Here's what each stage means for your arm and what you can do for home exercise to maximize function.

Strategies for Stroke Survivors

The Best Tips for Stroke Survivors to Maximize Recovery and Participation

Physical health, work, and leisure are still options after stroke. Here are some of the the best things to know to stay productive and fulfilled as a stroke survivor.

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Stroke Lingo: Vision Changes After Stroke

More than half of stroke survivors experience visual impairment following stroke. Read on to better understand common stroke-related visual problems including field cuts, neglect, and double vision.

Stroke Survivor Support

The Stroke Journey: Finding Your Support System

Though each person experiences stroke recovery differently, one thing remains the same: the stronger your support system, the higher the impact on psychosocial health, recovery of function, and overall social participation.

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Stroke Lingo Part 3: Muscle Function Changes After Stroke

Part three of the Stroke Lingo blog series reviews clinical words commonly used to describe post-stroke muscle changes including muscle tone, spasticity, and contracture.

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Setting Personal Goals After Stroke

Goal-setting becomes the name of the game for stroke survivors as they transition from the hospital back into their homes and communities.

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Staying Motivated After Stroke

Whether one is contemplating or committed to a health decision, understanding the psychology behind motivation can help remove obstacles in the path towards change.

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Improve Balance After Stroke: Part 2

Last week we talked a bit about how balance can be seriously affected after a stroke, and we began to talk about things you can do to improve your balance and overall safety.

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Knowledge is Power: Stroke Risk Factors

We can’t predict the timeline for when a stroke may affect a particular person. But we can definitely spread awareness about risk factors.

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What are the Different Types of Stroke?

A stroke is an interruption in blood supply to the brain that causes brain cell death. Some strokes result in permanent disability, whereas others are so mild that they go unnoticed.

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Managing Arm Swelling Following a Stroke

Strokes that cause one-sided weakness often have another frustrating consequence: swelling in the affected arm and hand.

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Improve Balance After Stroke: Part 1

In today’s culture, it seems that we are always in search of the elusive life balance. But when a person survives a stroke, the word balance goes much further than simply finding an equilibrium between work and life.

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Why Are Repetitive Motions Important After a Stroke?

Stroke survivors face a unique and difficult challenge: repairing and remodeling their bodies, minds, and lives. The process can often seem like mapping out a brand new course through totally uncharted waters.

Home Rehab

Outpatient Rehab: Outpatient or At-Home Therapy

About two-thirds of stroke survivors receive some type of rehabilitation services. Depending on the level of medical care required, a patient can receive inpatient, outpatient, or home therapy. The primary

Spasticity

Stroke Management

In the United States alone, more than 6.5 million people have experienced and lived through a stroke. More than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year, and our objective is to help those survivors and their families through providing resources, information, tools,

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How Can I Regain Hand Function After a Stroke?

Many stroke survivors notice that the hand takes the longest to recover after a stroke. This may become very frustrating for many. However, there are two main techniques and exercises

Electrical Stimulation

How Can Electrical Stimulation Help After a Stroke?

Electrical stimulation therapy consists of taking electrodes and attaching them on to the skin over a muscle. Once the electrical stimulation unit is activated, it sends electrical currents to the muscle causing it to contract.

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Stroke Recovery Stories - Ella's Story

Ella is a personal development blogger, habit coach, motivational speaker, and stroke thriver.