How a Stroke is Treated
The road to recovery after a stroke is different for everybody. Treating a stroke varies depending on the type of stroke suffered—whether ischemic (caused by a blood clot) or hemorrhagic...
What Causes a Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms and Risk Factors
The idea of a stroke can be frightening because it comes without warning and can cause a number of life-altering disabilities. Unfortunately, nearly 800,000 people will experience a new or...
How To Prevent A Stroke
Strokes are unpredictable events and occur when blood flow to the brain is stopped for a time. When brain cells are deprived of oxygen, they start to die, and the...
The Benefits of Speech Language Therapy for Stroke Patients
A stroke is one of the most catastrophic experiences an individual can undergo. Strokes often cause temporary or permanent paralysis on one side of the body. Balance, memory, speech, cognition,...
A Simplified Guide to Occupational Therapy for Strokes
Occupational therapy is an essential step along the road to recovery after a stroke. Patients who lose the capacity to perform daily tasks, such as the ability to maintain balance,...
Traditional & Innovative Treatments For Strokes
Medical treatments save lives. Stroke victims who seek immediate treatment have the best chance to survive and eventually recover. But non-fatal strokes often have long-term debilitating consequences. Patients may require...
A Simplified Guide To Rehabilitation Nursing For Strokes
A Simplified Guide To Rehabilitation Nursing For StrokesRehabilitation is a crucial part of stroke recovery, and rehabilitation nursing can be one of the best services to enlist in recovering from...
Specialist Services for Stroke Rehabilitation
Specialist Services for Stroke RehabilitationStrokes can change the way people live their lives forever. Because the brain controls all of the body's movements, brain damage often manifests as loss of...
Helping Stroke Survivors with Evidence-Based Practice
Helping Stroke Survivors with Evidence-Based Practice By Peter G LevineEveryone talks a big game with evidence-based practice (EBP) in stroke. You can't go to any occupational or physical therapy seminars without...
Reclaim Your Stability With Core Exercises For Stroke Recovery
After a stroke, many patients struggle with poor control and strength in the muscles on one side of the body. While the focus of recovery is often on the limbs...