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Overcoming Fear of Falling for Seniors After a Stroke Living Alone: Tips, Resources, Strategies, and Safety Advice

Introduction: Seniors who have experienced a stroke often face the challenge of living alone and dealing with the fear of falling. A stroke can cause physical and cognitive impairments that increase the risk of falls, which can lead to serious injuries and a loss of independence. Therefore, it is essential to address this fear and […]

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Hemiparesis Overview After A Stroke or TBI with Initial Care Expectations

Hemiparesis Overview and Associated Conditions Hemiparesis is a medical term that refers to weakness in one side of the body. “Hemi” means half and “paresis” means weakness. It is also associated with the medical term hemiplegia, which means paralysis of one side of the body. For individuals affected with hemiparesis, there is still movement of […]

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How To Lesson Impact on Daily Life of a Person with Hemiparesis after a Stroke or TBI

With hemiparesis, daily life is obviously affected. Exercise at home and assistive aids will help to increase mobility and improve independence. Repeated practice of regular daily activity increases body control and coordination for daily tasks. Individuals with hemiparesis learn to perform daily tasks in a modified manner and with compensatory adaptations. – Driving: It is […]

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Synergistic effect of combined transcranial direct current stimulation/constraint-induced movement therapy in children and young adults with hemiparesis: study protocol

Perinatal stroke occurs in more than 1 in 2,500 live births and resultant congenital hemiparesis necessitates investigation into interventions which may improve long-term function and decreased burden of care beyond current therapies (http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/data.html). Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is recognized as an effective hemiparesis rehabilitation intervention . Transcranial direct current stimulation as an adjunct treatment to […]

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Stroke Patients With Hemiparesis Get Help From Rehab Device That Links Brain And Muscles – Health News – redOrbit

July 17, 2014Image Caption: A pneumatic actuator tendon hammer hits a person's wrist while a transcranial magnetic stimulator creates a weak signal in the brain's motor cortex. The responses overlap in the brain, produce and send a strong signal back to the arm, and the wrist moves. Stroke hemiparesis individuals are not able to move […]

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Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems – Must Know Resources

http://www.msktc.org/tbi – The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the 16 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems to develop resources for people living with traumatic brain injuries and their supporters. These evidence-based materials are available in a variety of platforms such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows. – See more at: http://www.msktc.org/tbi –  

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What Can You Expect After Head Trauma Injury- The Symptoms and Recovery Process

Head Trauma Injury usually takes place in an event of sudden severe blow or a wound to the head. In such an event there are high chances that the brain has been affected too. Therefore, it’s quite crucial to immediately seek for a medical professional who can attend the wounded, evaluate the extent of traumatic head […]

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