Benefits of Virtual Reality for Stroke Rehabilitation
Virtual reality (VR) is the new must-have technology tool for gaming, training, or just trying to immerse yourself in a new and virtual environment. From Google Cardboard to Oculus Rift,...
Communicating After a Stroke: Understanding Aphasia
Suffering from a stroke is a scary situation, and it leaves survivors with plenty of challenges to overcome during the recovery process. One of the effects of stroke is aphasia—the...
The Benefits of Pet Therapy for Stroke Survivors
They say dog is man’s best friend, but for stroke survivors, a dog can mean even more than that. Dogs tend to respond well to training and have the temperaments...
Going Back to Work After a Stroke: What You Need to Know
Having a stroke can change a person’s life in many ways. Survivor’s often find themselves unable to speak, swallow, walk, or even use half of their body. These disabilities can...
Tired After a Stroke? Understanding Post-Stroke Fatigue
Feeling tired is a normal part of life. Whether you didn't get a good night of sleep or wore yourself out with a busy day or an exerting activity, your...
Why You Should Exercise After Stroke
Everyone knows that exercise is good for their health, and for stroke survivors it is no different. Â After suffering a stroke, survivors may face numerous barriers to becoming physically active...
Preventing and Treating Stroke in the Very Elderly
As today’s largest generations continue to mature, all age groups are in the center of a significant shift. Within the next 30 years, the population of people over the age...
The Hidden Connection Between Gum Disease and Stroke
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, it might be time to go. According to research conducted in the last 20 years, oral health is related to...
Tips for One-Handed Cooking After Stroke
After a stroke, many survivors find themselves either weakened or paralyzed on one side of their bodies. They may also experience spasticity in their limbs, which makes muscles tight and...
The Importance of Electrical Stimulation Machines in Stroke Recovery
Following a neurological injury or disease, it is common for clients to experience impaired arm and hand function resulting in decreased sensation and/or strength. If the arm has limited use,...
The Importance of Dynamic Arm Support in Stroke Rehabilitation
Following a neurological or orthopedic injury, it is common for patients to experience impaired arm and hand function resulting in decreased strength, coordination, and range of motion. Patients are often...
Diabetes and Your Stroke Risk
You may not think to connect two different health concerns like stroke and diabetes, but if you have diabetes, you are 1.5 times more likely to suffer a stroke. Why?...