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Somatosensory Cortex Damage: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

The somatosensory cortex processes sensory input from the body. It lies next to the primary motor cortex, which helps control movement. When the somatosensory cortex sustains damage, it can result in sensory deficits and, due to its location, even affect movement and balance. In this article, you will learn more about somatosensory cortex damage, what […]

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Stroke Interventions: 10 Occupational Therapy Techniques to Promote Recovery

After a stroke, individuals may struggle to perform the activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, or getting dressed. Fortunately, different stroke interventions used in occupational therapy can help survivors learn recovery exercises and compensation strategies to accomplish these activities. Occupational therapy can also help individuals maximize their functional independence and navigate changes in life after […]

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Appetite regression after stroke

Question My husband,57, had a stroke almost 3 months ago. He was eating very well the first month. Now he barely has an appetite at all. He’s losing weight

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Stroke Rehabilitation: Overcoming Mental Barriers

Dealing with the aftermatch of a stroke can lead to a whirlwind of emotions including confusion, hopelessness, disappointment, and even despair. If you are in the process of recovery, these emotions are completely normal. Here I break down some of the most common emotional “highs and lows” and the things patients have taught me in […]

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Aquatic Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury: Promoting Recovery with Pool Exercises

Aquatic therapy for spinal cord injury rehabilitation is an effective way to develop balance, strength, and movement patterns. Aquatic therapy is a safe form of physical therapy for survivors when supervised by a trained physical therapist. A physical therapist can provide various pool exercises for spinal cord injury suited to your ability level that can […]

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Stroke after a year

Question: My husband had a stroke a year ago. He has no paralysis, just a lot of joint pain. He has complained of left side stabbing pain in his head

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Seizures After Head Injury: Understanding How a Post-Traumatic Seizure Can Occur

Individuals may experience seizures after head injury depending on the areas of the brain affected. For example, an injury to the frontal lobe can increase the risk of a frontal lobe seizure. Generally, the more severe a traumatic brain injury, the higher the chances of developing a seizure. Understanding how a post traumatic seizure may […]

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