After a stroke, many survivors experience paralysis or weakness on one side of their body, making everyday tasks like walking, dressing and even standing challenging (1). To assess and track a patient’s progress in regaining these abilities, healthcare professionals...
After a stroke, many individuals experience changes in their muscles and movement abilities. One common challenge is muscle hypertonicity, a condition where the muscles become overly tight, making it difficult for a person to move freely. This can significantly impact...
Understanding Botox Botox is a purified protein derived from natural sources that gently blocks certain nerve signals, making it effective for reducing muscle stiffness after a stroke. Most people know Botox injections as a way to smooth out wrinkles, but it can do...
What Is Claw Toe and How Does It Affect Stroke and TBI Survivors? Claw Toe is a condition where the toes curl in a claw-like shape, often caused by a stroke or brain injury, and can lead to difficulties walking. After a person experiences a stroke or Traumatic Brain...
Introduction Stroke affects the brain’s ability to send signals to the body, but neuroplasticity can help recover lost abilities. Focusing on important details (salience) plays a key role in making rehabilitation more effective. Strokes disrupt the brain’s...
