Introduction Cholesterol is a chemical substance made by the body and transported in the bloodstream, but it is also consumed in many commonly eaten food items. While cholesterol is necessary for the production of vitamins and for cellular health, it can also cause...
A mini stroke is medically termed a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and it is caused by a temporary blood flow blockage in the brain that causes brain cell damage or destruction. Differing from a stroke, a TIA presents symptoms that are typically short-lived....
Clonus and Strokes Clonus is a frequently encountered secondary effect in stroke survivors that manifests as uncontrollable and rhythmic muscle contractions (1). It is an abnormal reflex response that arises when a muscle is rapidly stretched. Clonus can result in...
What is a TBI? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the broad term used to describe an injury to the brain that is not intrinsic to a person from birth. While brain hemorrhages and stroke caused by a brain clot are considered a form of TBI, this medical term is more...
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is widely used in pain treatment, but it is also a tool that physical and occupational therapists may employ as a strategy to help stroke survivors recover their motor skills. (1). This small machine generates an...
