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Getting Up from a Fall – Post-stroke Exercise

Follow these recommended steps for safely getting from the floor onto a chair.

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When Stroke Affects Speech: How to Overcome Aphasia, Dysarthria, or Apraxia of Speech

Over half of all stroke survivors experience a stroke affecting speech. When a stroke affects speech or language, it can impact the ability to communicate effectively due to changes in cognitive language skills or speech-related motor abilities. This can affect the survivor’s ability to express their needs and desires, connect with family members, and return […]

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Brain Injury and Dementia: Is There a Link?

Is there a link between brain injury and dementia? This is a common question among traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors and their family members. While there appears to be a connection, there are ways to minimize the likelihood of developing dementia after brain injury. This article examines the latest research focused on the relationship between […]

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Can Foot Drop Be Cured Without Surgery?

Individuals experiencing foot drop often wonder, “can foot drop be cured without surgery?” The short answer is yes, it is possible to cure foot drop without undergoing surgery. There are many treatments for foot drop, with surgery being reserved only for the most persistent cases. Before resorting to surgery, doctors typically recommend using other rehabilitative techniques […]

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Understanding Fatigue After Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, & Management

Fatigue after stroke affects many survivors and is different from normal tiredness. While some people with fatigue feel better after a nap, stroke survivors might not feel energized even after a full night’s rest or daily naps. Post-stroke fatigue can affect anyone. Whether survivors are young or old, active or sedentary, male or female, this […]

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Parietal Lobe Stroke: Understanding the Secondary Effects & Recovery Journey

A parietal lobe stroke can affect the brain’s ability to interpret sensory information and spatial awareness. As a result, survivors of a stroke in the parietal lobe often struggle with piecing together their experiences, among other things. To help you better understand parietal lobe stroke, this article will explain the causes, secondary effects, and treatment […]

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Prefrontal Cortex Damage: Understanding the Effects & Methods for Recovery

Prefrontal cortex damage can result in many changes, including impairments in higher cognitive functions and differences in personality. Since survivors of prefrontal cortex damage typically do not experience any outwardly apparent physical effects, survivors may initially appear to lack brain injury symptoms. This makes the subtle cognitive changes that often occur following prefrontal cortex damage […]

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