Hand Spasticity

Hand Spasticity Click here Exercises for spastic hands that can help improve flexibility, strength, and coordination while reducing muscle spasticity. It\’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional or occupational therapist to create a personalized exercise plan tailored to your specific needs. However, here are two sets of some general exercises and stretches that may […]

CIMT

Constraint Induced Therapy How good is the outcome of constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) and is it for you?   Constraint induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a therapeutic approach primarily used for individuals with upper limb hemiparesis or hemiplegia, often resulting from conditions like stroke. The goal of CIMT is to promote motor recovery and […]

Legal and Financial Considerations

Legal and Financial Considerations After a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), there are several legal and financial considerations that both the affected individual and their loved ones should be aware of. These considerations may vary based on the severity of the injury, the individual\’s age, and their specific circumstances. It\’s important to consult with […]

Warning Signs of Stroke

Recognizing the warning signs of a stroke is crucial because immediate medical attention can make a significant difference in minimizing the long-term effects of a stroke and even save a person\’s life. Strokes occur when there is a disruption in the blood supply to the brain, either due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or bleeding […]

The Challenge

The Mirror Box Challenge. Since we all strive to get better and in my case, that means getting my left hand to work more than it does now. I am challenging myself to complete 30,000 open and close exercises with my mirror box. Yes, I said 30,000 total repetitions with a mirror box. 1,000 per […]

Loneliness after a Stroke

 Loneliness is sadness because one has no friends or company or the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation. After a stroke, it is normal to feel lonely after all in most cases it’s like you have lost your best friend (you). Loneliness can usually occur when: We feel as though we don’t fit in. […]

Emotional changes after Stroke

Because a stroke can come on so suddenly, you may miss the classic tell-tale signs until it’s too late. Even though many strokes occur in younger people, older people are more prone to strokes and should be more observant of “FAST” – FACIAL DROOP, ARM WEAKNESS, AND SPEECH PROBLEMS. I have also found cognitive problems […]

Live Well after stroke

  Living well after stroke is all about your personal goals and how willing you are to accept what has happened to you and how you respond to it. Accepting the stroke is a good start to living a good life after a stroke. Adaptation is extremely helpful in living well after stroke, too. Activities […]

Life after Stroke

  Life after a stroke can be different things for different stroke survivors. In my opinion there are three types of survivors. Survivors that are 1.) happy they’re alive and are ready for the challenge, 2.) those that don’t care one way or the other and may or may not be ready to try to […]

How to motivate a stroke survivor

How to Motivate a Stroke Survivor First, make sure the survivor is not depressed. Second, look the survivor in the eye and ask the question, “How much functionality do you want to recover?” Next try to set relevant, achievable goals. Try to calm down any emotional challenges. Set up a daily routine. Keep a journal […]