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What Flexor Synergy Patterns After Stroke Mean For Recovery

Although flexor synergy patterns after stroke can be frustrating to deal with, they may be a sign of improvement. Also called flexion synergy patterns, these synergistic movements result from multiple muscle contractions that are triggered at once. For example, if you try to move your shoulder, your elbow and wrist might contract as well. While […]

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Left Hemiplegia: Causes, Recovery Outlook, and Treatment

Left hemiplegia describes paralysis of the left side of the body due to neurological injury. This secondary effect commonly occurs following a stroke or traumatic brain injury and can have a major impact on daily function. Luckily, many individuals with left hemiplegia have the potential to regain mobility on their affected side and improve their […]

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ACA Stroke: Recovery from Damage to the Anterior Cerebral Artery

The anterior cerebral artery, called the ACA, is a vital source of blood flow within the brain. When ACA stroke occurs, this blood flow is interrupted and can result in a wide array of secondary effects. The effects of ACA stroke can encompass many aspects of daily life, impacting motor, sensory, and cognitive functions. Fortunately, […]

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STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | HYDROTHERAPY | PATIENT DIAGNOSIS | LEFT SIDE HEMIPLEGIA

Water exercise used to assist my stroke rehab – patient suffering from left side hemiplegia

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Tremors After Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Post-stroke movement disorders, such as tremors, affect 1-4% of stroke survivors. Tremors after stroke are characterized by rhythmic, unintentional shaking of one or more body parts. However, tremors are not the only post-stroke movement disorder that can cause involuntary movement. Therefore, it’s important for survivors to work with their medical team for an accurate diagnosis. […]

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PMGR: Using Electronic Health Records (EHR) to Improve Population Health

The January 2023 Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds (PMGR) features Ms. Samareen Shami, the Manager of Population Health with Health Plan of San Mateo in San Francisco, CA. She talks about how health plans use EHR data in combination with other data sources to understand their population, outline disparities in health outcomes, and help loop back […]

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Understanding Seizures After Stroke: Causes, Statistics, & Treatment

Seizures after a stroke occur because of changes in electrical activity within the brain. However, just because you’ve had a stroke does not mean you’ll experience a seizure; and just because you’ve had a seizure does not mean you have epilepsy. Many factors, including the severity and location of a stroke, can influence one’s likelihood […]

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