If you have been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) or have been managing it for years, you may have questions or concerns about the risk of stroke and bleeding. While your personal medical information should be closely reviewed and discussed at...
What Is Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis? Many individuals confuse these two medical terms because they are very similar and both can occur in the aftermath of a stroke. The Difference between Hemiplegia vs Hemiparesis Hemiplegia refers to complete paralysis while...
Hemiparesis is a common after-effect of a stroke that causes weakness on one side of your body. This condition affects about 8 out of 10 stroke survivors (1). It is important to know the severity of your stroke and the location of where the stroke occurred to get a...
Understanding Shoulder Subluxation and Its Causes Shoulder subluxation is a significant issue in poststroke hemiplegia. It often results in pain and loss of function. Shoulder subluxation, also referred to as glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common post-stroke...
What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity, refers to the brain’s ability to adapt or change (1). Neuro refers to the neurons, the nerve cells that are the building blocks of the brain and nervous system, while...
