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Stroke Warning Signs: What to Look for & When to Call for Help

What are the early warning signs of stroke? With over 795,000 strokes occurring in the US each year, it is crucial to be able to recognize the early signs of a stroke and know to seek prompt medical attention. Time lost is brain lost, and immediate medical care is essential for stabilizing the damage and minimizing the secondary […]

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Bedridden After Stroke: How Survivors Can Maximize Recovery

A stroke is a major neurological injury, and some survivors will have the experience of being bedridden after stroke. While this term may sound extreme, this can have a major impact on a survivor’s health, independence, and quality of life. Remaining in bed for an extended period can lead to additional complications and make daily […]

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Brain stroke

Question Hi, I’m Sangeetha. I had a minor right-side brain stroke two years ago. Until now I did not have any issues. The doctor prescribed me 1 aspirin

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Helpful Hand Exercises for Stroke Patients of All Ability Levels

If you’ve experienced a stroke that affected your hand function, then these therapeutic hand exercises may help improve your hand mobility, strength, and fine motor skills. You will maximize the benefit from these hand exercises for stroke patients through consistency and high repetition. Massed practice on a daily basis is the best way to increase […]

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Long-Term Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding Symptoms Years Later

Long-term effects of a mild traumatic brain injury, like a concussion, can be physical, cognitive, and/or emotional. Symptoms, such as dizziness or depression, can last for a few months and sometimes years after the initial injury. Although experiencing long-term effects can be discouraging, there is hope for recovery through neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural ability to […]

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Anomic Aphasia: Understanding the Causes, Types, & Rehabilitation Process

Anomic aphasia is a language disorder that causes difficulty with word-finding or naming items. This condition, also known as dysnomia, can occur after a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions. Individuals with anomic aphasia usually feel as though they have the word(s) at the tip of their tongue but struggle to recall the […]

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Exercises for Stroke Patients – Upper Limb Exercises

This video features exercises for the upper limbs such as shoulder lifts, bending and straightening the elbow, forearm rotation, wrist, finger and hand exercises. This video was produced in collaboration with National University Hospital. —— Connect with us: ‣ AIC Website: https://aic.sg ‣ AIC Blog: https://aic-blog.com ‣ Facebook: https://facebook.com/AICSingapore ‣ Instagram: https://instagram.com/aic_singapore ‣ YouTube: https://youtube.com/aicsingapore […]

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