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Mixed Transcortical Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Mixed transcortical aphasia is a severe form of aphasia that causes an inability to speak or understand others. It is similar to global aphasia in that it affects multiple aspects of a person’s language skills. However, individuals with mixed transcortical aphasia can still repeat words they hear, even an entire sentence. This article will review the causes […]

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Strengthening a Hemiparetic Arm with Daisy

Daisy, a young girl with hemiparesis shows some ways to strengthen her weak arm.

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How a Stroke Affects the Muscular System: Recovering Muscle Function

The effects of a stroke vary widely, but one common question from survivors is “How does a stroke affect the muscular system?” There are many ways muscle function after stroke can be affected, which can cause survivors to feel overwhelmed and confused by their unique symptoms. However, there is hope for improvement in muscle function […]

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Surgery for Stroke: Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic Interventions

A stroke can be an incredibly scary event, sometimes requiring emergency surgery. While surgery after stroke is not uncommon, the many unknowns can be overwhelming for both survivors and their loved ones. The specific surgery you may receive depends heavily on the type of stroke you experienced and the location of the stroke within the […]

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Stroke Recovery After 5 Years: Research Studies and Stories of Hope

Survivors may understand that stroke recovery is a lengthy process, but it can be hard to anticipate what this can look like 5 years down the road. Every stroke is different and, as a result, everyone will recover at different rates. For this reason, it can be difficult to maintain hope when you experience setbacks […]

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Fluent Aphasia: Understanding the Symptoms & Management Techniques

Fluent aphasia is a type of cognitive communication disorder that may occur after a stroke or brain injury. Also known as receptive aphasia or Wernicke’s aphasia, fluent aphasia involves impaired language comprehension. As a result, individuals are often able to speak fluently, but their language may lack meaning and sound nonsensical. This article provides an overview of the […]

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Learned Nonuse After Stroke: When Survivors Neglect Their Affected Side

Learned nonuse after stroke is a complication that affects many survivors. This takes place when an individual ignores or avoids their affected limb, often after a stroke has impaired movement on that side. If learned nonuse persists, it can lead to muscle atrophy and the loss of motor and sensory function. While learned nonuse can […]

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