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Understanding a Frontal Lobe Stroke: Causes, Side Effects, and Recovery

The frontal lobe is the largest lobe of the brain and is responsible for higher cognitive functions. This includes language, memory, problem solving, and judgment. The frontal lobe also plays a big role in our emotional expression, personalities, and movement. Since the frontal lobe is involved in so many cognitive, emotional, and motor processes, recovery […]

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Left Side Brain Damage: What to Expect During the Recovery Process

Left side brain damage can lead to difficulties with language and reasoning skills, among other secondary effects. Understanding the potential effects of left hemisphere brain damage can help you quickly identify complications and seek early management interventions to maximize your outcome. To help you understand what to expect following injury to the left side of […]

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Massed Practice: Why High Repetition Is Excellent for Recovery

Massed practice is one of the most important concepts for recovering from a neurological injury. Almost all rehabilitation methods revolve around repetition, because this is the key to recovery. Massed practice, at its most basic definition, involves continuous practice of a task without rest and is one form of repetitive exercise. However, there’s much more […]

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Brunnstrom's Stages of Stroke Recovery

In this video, we explore each of Brunnstrom’s stages of stroke recovery + a practice question. INSTAGRAM | @thecatalystuniversity Follow me on Instagram @thecatalystuniversity for additional helpful content and other things I find fun and interesting including but not limited to: Helpful Anatomy & Physiology Summary Figures Rescores of Famous Movies and TV shows with […]

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Navigating the 5 Stages of Grief After Stroke

Grief after stroke is a challenge that many survivors and caregivers face. When your life changes overnight, it’s only natural to feel grief – and everyone experiences it differently. After a stroke, it helps to understand the stages of grief that you may go through. Through self-understanding and healthy coping mechanisms, you can help yourself […]

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Sensory Reeducation After Stroke: How to Improve Sensation (Exercises & Methods)

Loss of sensation is a common secondary effect experienced by survivors of stroke. In fact, current research suggests that 50-80% of survivors experience some degree of sensory deficits after stroke. This can present as difficulty distinguishing sensations of pressure or temperature, numbness, or a total loss of sensation in a limb. Fortunately, there is hope […]

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Regaining Arm Movement After Stroke: Effective Methods for Recovery

According to widespread research, around 70% of stroke survivors will experience arm weakness. Thankfully, there are many effective methods for regaining arm movement after stroke. The most effective method for you, however, depends on many different factors. Regaining mobility after a stroke works differently for everyone based on your unique symptoms and abilities. Whether you […]

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