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Dressing after Stroke | Putting on Shirt

The Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network therapy team demonstrates how to put on a shirt after suffering a stroke using one arm. Be sure to check with your therapist to identify techniques that address your specific needs. For more information about rehabilitation after a stroke, please visit hopkinsmedicine.org/pmr. #Stroke #JohnsHopkins #DressingAfterStroke

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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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Late Presentation of β-Thalassemia Major Patient With Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report – Cureus

Late Presentation of β-Thalassemia Major Patient With Left Hemiparesis: A Case Report  Cureus

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The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Omega 3 for Stroke Recovery

Wondering if omega 3 supplements actually help with stroke recovery? This article will examine information from reliable sources regarding the use of omega 3s for stroke recovery. While omega 3s are generally considered beneficial, more research on this subject is needed. This article will begin with a description of omega 3 fatty acids, followed by a […]

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Stroke Recovery Timeline: How Long Does It Take to Recover?

The stroke recovery timeline is complex and unpredictable. This is because every stroke is different and can cause diverse secondary effects. Therefore, the rate of recovery is unique to everyone. Still, survivors and caregivers share a common question: How long does it take to recover from a stroke? The bottom line is that this answer […]

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Activities of Daily Living After Stroke: How to Regain Your Independence

After stroke, many different aspects of a survivor’s life can be affected, including the activities of daily living. The activities of daily living are the basics of self-care. These involve tasks oriented towards taking care of one’s own body and enabling basic survival and well-being.  These activities include feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, functional mobility, […]

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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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