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7 Actionable stroke recovery daily living tips

Has your lifestyle changed after a stroke? Some stroke survivors have trouble performing daily living as they did before. You should know how to manage those changes for adaptation and recovery. In this article, we’ll let you know what you should do in your daily living and 7 actionable

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3 things you should know for successful stroke recovery - 3. Create your own healthy lifestyle habit

Today is the last posting of 3 things you should know for successful stroke recovery series. The last topic is “Create your own healthy lifestyle habit”. You may have heard that it’s essential to make a healthy lifestyle habit for consistent and successful stroke recovery. Then, do you know

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3 things you should know for successful stroke recovery - 2. Rehabilitation based on reliable information

Do you remember that I mentioned there are 3 things you should know for your successful stroke recovery in the previous posting? Today, it’s time to share the second topic, “Rehabilitation based on reliable information”. 3 things you should know for successful stroke recovery The right track for your

3 things you should know

3 things you should know for successful stroke recovery - 1. The right track for your stroke recovery

Managing your lifestyle and rehab consistently after a stroke is essential to your steps for recovery. Rehabit is here to be a source of information for you during your stroke recovery journey. We have put together a series of 3 posts about 3 things to know for your successful stroke

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.

Stroke Recovery

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.

Stroke Recovery

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.

Brain Injury

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?

Stroke Recovery

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.

Vision Therapy

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.

Spasticity after stroke

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.

Stroke Recovery

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.

Stroke Recovery

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.

Stroke Recovery

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.

stroke risk factors

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.

Stroke Recovery

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.

Stroke Recovery

Managing Arm Swelling Following a Stroke

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

Stroke Recovery

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.

Stroke Recovery

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 goal of inpatient rehab is to return the patient to their home environment in a safe manner as independently as