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Stroke Survivors: Finding Your Confidence After a Stroke
While strokes certainly damage functions of the brain and body, the negative impact strokes have on a survivor’s lifestyle and hopes for the...
A Guide to Rehabilitation After Stroke
Post Stroke Rehabilitation Rehabilitation aims to help survivors reach maximum independence and attain the highest possible quality of life....
Flexor Synergy, Spasticity, and Stroke
What is Spasticity After a Stroke? For many stroke survivors, spasticity can be one of the most frustrating and misunderstood aspects of...
How to Get Your Hand Working After a Stroke
Why Do Your Hands Get Weak After a Stroke? When you have a stroke, it interrupts the blood supply to your brain. This can lead to a number of...
What is the Recovery Timeline After a Stroke?
What Happens After a Stroke? What is Happening in the Brain After a Stroke & Why? The chronological timeline commonly following the initial...
A Guide to Chronic Stroke Recovery and Symptoms
The early, or “acute” days after onset of a stroke can be scary, unpredictable, and traumatic for both the stroke survivor and their loved...
A Stroke Survivor’s Guide to Common Post-Stroke Symptoms and Challenges
What Is a Stroke and What Happens to You After a Stroke? A stroke is a type of brain attack. It happens when the blood flow to the brain is...
The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) After A Stroke
What is Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists (OTR) are part of your healthcare team, helping to achieve goals to remain independent in...