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Singing Therapy for Aphasia: How to Recover Communication Skills

About 20% of stroke survivors experience a communication disorder called aphasia, characterized by difficulties producing or understanding language. However, individuals who cannot speak fluently, or at all, are often still able to sing. Participating in singing therapy for aphasia may help individuals to retrain their ability to speak. To understand how singing therapy for aphasia may […]

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Specialty Physical Therapy to Meet Your Needs | UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Lisa Mager, PT, and Charlie Batch discuss the many types of specialty outpatient physical therapy offered at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, including pelvic health, lymphedema, and oncology rehab. To learn more, please visit https://www.upmc.com/services/rehab/crs/services

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Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Exercises: How It Works

Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is a technique focused on enhancing the use of affected limbs following a neurological injury, such as a stroke or cerebral palsy. Practicing constraint-induced movement therapy exercises consistently can boost recovery among individuals with hemiparesis or other conditions where only one side of the body is affected. When movement on one […]

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39 Restorative, Strengthening Hand Therapy Exercises to Try at Home

Hand therapy exercises help improve strength and dexterity in the hands, which leads to improved function. This is how you achieve improved coordination and fine motor skills after a neurologic event like stroke or brain injury. In addition, hand therapy exercises like those described in this article can also help prevent conditions like arthritis from […]

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Helpful Hand Therapy Putty Exercises + Free PDF

Hand therapy putty exercises can help you regain strength and dexterity in your hand with a simple, affordable accessory. Before we dig into the exercises, we will discuss how to get the most from your hand therapy putty exercises. Getting the Best Results from Hand Putty Exercises Hand therapy putty exercises will strengthen hand function […]

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13 Helpful Apps for Stroke Patients to Access Therapy from Anywhere

There is an app for almost everything, and this includes recovery for stroke patients. Apps for stroke patients conveniently provide access to therapy straight from your phone or tablet. While working directly with a therapist during stroke rehabilitation is always best, these different apps can help supplement your home exercise program. Apps can also be […]

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"Stroke Rehab at Home: Hand Therapy Exercises" (5/22/23)

https://www.baystatehealth.org/services/neurology/conditions/stroke Motor impairment of the hand is common after a stroke. Stroke rehabilitation and exercises to regain or build strength is part of the recovery process. Join Michelle Lantaigne, OT, Baystate Rehabilitation Care, for a discussion about the role of occupational therapy in stroke recovery, with helpful hand exercises to do at home.

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