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Physio reducing sessions

Question: My physio has told me my sessions are going down to 1 session per week now I’m home…I still cannot walk and I’m wheelchair-bound due to a stroke

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The Best Hand Exercise Equipment for Stroke Patients

Effective hand function is essential for everyday life. Following a stroke, many survivors experience reduced fine motor skills, hand strength, and/or sensation. Fortunately, researchers have developed various types of hand exercise equipment for stroke patients to help survivors regain functional use of their hands. While the hand exercise equipment recommendations below are a great place […]

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Loss of Smell After Head Injury: Understanding Post-Traumatic Anosmia

Anosmia refers to the complete loss of smell and can be caused by many neurological conditions, including head injury. Although anosmia affects around 20% of individuals following traumatic brain injury, this problem is commonly overlooked and is often discounted by health professionals as being a minor concern or annoyance. Conversely, post-traumatic anosmia can lead to […]

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Understanding Life After a Stroke: How to Navigate the Road to Recovery

Life after stroke involves many new changes and sometimes challenges. Fortunately, there is hope for recovery through rehabilitation and determination. Survivors may need to make adjustments to their day-to-day life depending on the effects of their stroke, which can be physical, cognitive, and even emotional. Therefore, it’s helpful for survivors to lean on loved ones […]

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Hemiparesis Revealing a Unique Neurological Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With Griscelli Syndrome Type 2 – Cureus

Hemiparesis Revealing a Unique Neurological Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in a Patient With Griscelli Syndrome Type 2  Cureus

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Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery: Understanding the Benefits and Risk Factors

Acupuncture for stroke recovery has grown more popular over the years. This is because acupuncture offers many benefits such as increasing muscle strength, reducing spasticity, and improving mobility after stroke – even for individuals with paralysis. Studies have also shown that acupuncture is a relatively safe method to use after a stroke. However, while acupuncture […]

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Muscle Spasms After Spinal Cord Injury: Understanding Signs of Recovery

Although muscle spasms after spinal cord injury may be uncomfortable or painful, they can often be a sign of recovery, especially in individuals with initial paralysis. When muscle spasms are not managed properly they can cause further complications. Fortunately, there are many ways to effectively manage muscle spasms after spinal cord injury. This article will […]

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